Meeting Venue Open House Tours

Take your team on an adventure beyond the meeting room in Clear Lake, Iowa!

On April 7, 2022, the tourism industry will come together to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day—an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences and conventions bring to people, businesses and communities.

The public is invited to tour several Clear Lake meeting venues to explore our diverse convention spaces, meeting-focused hotels, world-famous attractions, and irresistible breakout sessions.

Clear Lake offers your group a legendary experience. Start your self-guided site tour on April 7th between 8am-4pm at the Chamber of Commerce, where you will pick up a complimentary welcome bag, meet Director of Tourism Libbey Hohn and learn how our complimentary planning service can customize your group tour, meeting, retreat, or social event to your exact needs. We also have resources to help with proposals, itineraries, and funding to bring your group to the lake.

These Clear Lake meeting venues will be open for you to tour on Thursday, April 7th from 10am-2pm (unless otherwise noted). Some of our spaces are unavailable to tour April 7th due to prior event bookings or seasonality, however you are encouraged to arrange a private site visit based on their availability. Additional venues may be viewed at clearlakeiowa.com/tour-event/planning.

Best Western Holiday Lodge, Central Gardens of North Iowa, Clear Lake Athletics & Wellness Center, Clear Lake Arts Center, Clear Lake Public Library (9am-12pm & 2-5pm), Fairfield Inn & Suites, North Iowa Events Center (enter at arena lobby), VFW.

This year’s theme, Meet Safe, will highlight the ways in which successful, safe meetings are possible and taking place throughout the country—uniting colleagues and reminding them of the importance of face-to-face interaction—all while following protocols that keep meeting attendees safe.