The“Salt Lake City Boom” is transforming the city into an ideal location for hosting large-scale events. Explore all Salt Lake has to offer.
In recent years Salt Lake City has started absolutely buzzing with growth, fresh faces and a booming year-round economy. Gone are the days of seasonal activity, with only snow-covered tumbleweeds blowing through town the rest of the year.
We’re ushering in a whole new era. One with unprecedented population growth and a steady stream of job creation. Which demands the city and its offerings to grow along with them as well.
The current “Salt Lake City Boom” is transforming the city into an ideal location for hosting large-scale events. With a flourishing hotel industry, tech sector, sports culture and a booming food scene, Salt Lake has so much to offer.
We’ve seen firsthand how incredible the location and attractions are for our clients. When it comes to hosting your next big event, we know you’re looking for a destination that offers an incredible experience for your attendees.
Salt Lake City is rising as an irresistible choice!
Salt Lake Boom: Building The Ultimate Lifestyle Hub
Young people are moving to Salt Lake City in droves, contributing to Utah’s high population growth.
For a young millennial population, lifestyle is everything. Their presence demands our city rise up to meet them. And rise it has.
Salt Lake is topping lists in Forbes, Entrepreneur and more as the best city for young professionals. The state is ranked as one of the best places to raise a family. And the city is making waves as one of the top places to start a business.
Salt Lake is more than a city; it’s a lifestyle choice. We love it here, and we surely aren’t alone.
Booming Tech, Arts & Entertainment Culture
Yes, the city’s footprint is changing. But it’s changing for the better. Salt Lake’s continued rise in new business applications is an indicator of economic optimism. And a strong forecaster for continued growth.
Silicon Slopes, a reference to the area that encompasses the startup hub for information technology, software development, hardware manufacturing and research firms in Utah, is helping to drive innovation and change in the Salt Lake City valley. Silicon Slopes is home to companies including Qualtrics, Texas Instruments, Domo, Ancestry.com, Chatbooks and Adobe.
The city’s skyline is ever-evolving, with ongoing construction of residential living spaces, cutting-edge office complexes, and brand-new hotels. As well as upscale dining options that continue to attract a slew of global travelers. Something fresh and new is always around the corner.
According to the 2023 Downtown Economic Benchmark Report, downtown Salt Lake boasts more than 160 restaurants, bars and shops. As well as about 100 arts and entertainment productions held every month.
Plus, hotels in the convention district are on pace to see a significant increase in the number of rooms booked in 2023. Up a whopping 15% from the year before.
There’s no doubt downtown Salt Lake City is thriving.
New nightlife, shopping and entertainment options—paired with accessible public transportation—make it effortless to explore and experience the vibrant city.
Unrivaled Access To Outdoor Recreation
Salt Lake’s natural surroundings are a huge draw for outdoor enthusiasts. Located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, the city offers unparalleled access to world-class skiing, hiking and adventure.
With quick access to outdoor recreation, event attendees can easily go from bustling city life to skiing the slopes, and back. All within the same day.
But it’s not just skiing and snow sports that attract so many. Salt Lake boasts great day trips and a plethora of stellar outdoor offerings.
To name just a few:
- Real Salt Lake Soccer
- Salt Lake Bees
- Big City Loop Bike Tour
- Bonneville Salt Flats and Great Salt Lake
- Antelope Island
- Wild Horse Safari in the Tooele Wilderness
This unprecedented outdoor access makes our city the perfect destination to elevate any event. Offering attendees not only an exceptional corporate gathering but also the chance to experience the great outdoors. Right outside your event venue.
Plus, with the Salt Lake Bees breaking ground on a new ballpark site, the outdoor attractions are only about to get better.
Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas truly are an outdoor playground for adults.
Hassle-Free Travel With A Brand-New International Airport
Becoming the epicenter of world-class amenities and global traveler appeal, the number of bars, restaurants, hotels and residents in Salt Lake is set to double in the next 20 months.
The city is rapidly expanding to accommodate the influx of tourism and continued population growth. And our airport is doing the same.
With this increase in the number of travelers to and from the city, the need for easy access to international travel options is more important than ever.
Good thing, as Salt Lake boasts a brand-new, modern international airport. One that will “serve and grow with the region for decades to come.” While project completion is set for 2024, the international airport is already welcoming travelers, and offering direct flights to and from major cities.
We know that travel convenience is paramount when planning any large-scale event. With its sustainable, well-designed and bustling atmosphere, the Salt Lake City International Airport ensures attendees have a hassle-free arrival and departure experience.
What The Salt Lake City Boom Means For Your Next Event
The vibrant lifestyle, economic growth and enhanced offerings in Salt Lake City are transforming it into a hub for corporate events. The success of the 2022 Winter Olympics put Salt Lake on the map. And the events industry here has been growing rapidly ever since.
In fact, it was recently announced that not only is Salt Lake the frontrunner to host the 2034 Winter Olympics but it has also been awarded a presidential debate in 2024.
With so much to offer, it’s the ideal place to host business gatherings. Large or small, Salt Lake is equipped with the perfect venue to host you.
How Events Bolster The Salt Lake Boom
When you choose to hold your event in Salt Lake, it not only guarantees an exceptional attendee experience but also contributes to the city’s ongoing economic boom.
Events play a pivotal role in bolstering a city’s economy. By contributing to various sectors, they create a ripple effect of economic benefits.
These include (but definitely aren’t limited to):
- Boosting Hospitality. Events lead to a surge in hotel bookings and accommodations. Boosting the hospitality industry and encouraging tourism.
- Improving Restaurant And Entertainment Spending. Attendees typically explore local restaurants and entertainment venues, injecting money directly into the local economy and supporting arts and culture.
- Supporting Local Businesses. Vendor partnerships for services like catering, event supplies and transportation all create business opportunities for local vendors.
- Job Creation. Every event creates temporary (and sometimes permanent) jobs. Contributing to reduced unemployment and improved economic stability.
As you look towards planning your next gathering, consider all that Salt Lake City has to offer. We invite you to see it as an opportunity not only to immerse your attendees in a world of growth, culture and adventure, but to support the local community and continued Salt Lake boom.
An Event That Exceeds Expectations
Here at Summit Events, we have the privilege of incorporating the amazing experiences and amenities Salt Lake has to offer into the most incredible events for our clients. We stay up to date on all the new offerings in our city, so you don’t have to.
It’s our local knowledge and relationships that allow us to let you in on the best-kept secrets and event spaces. All to ensure you have the perfect backdrop for your corporate gathering.
We offer our clients Full-Service Event Experiences. Handling everything from staffing, entertainment and off-site events, to transportation and team-building activities. The more you have to offer your attendees, the more successful the entire experience is from start to finish.
It’s been such a privilege to watch our beloved city boom and become one of the country’s go-to destinations for successful, elevated, corporate events. We take pride in celebrating and contributing to our city’s economic vitality and success.
It’s clear that Salt Lake is a city on the rise. And that its appeal for corporate events is stronger than ever.
If you’re interested in partnering with us to host your next event in Salt Lake, contact us here. We can’t wait to craft an event that exceeds expectations.