Some cities host reunions. Wichita gives them room to grow.
Planning a successful military reunion starts with choosing a destination that’s easy for attendees to reach, fits the budget and creates opportunities for shared experiences between catching up. Wichita delivers on all three.
As the largest city in Kansas, Wichita combines modern meeting facilities, affordable accommodations and a refreshingly authentic visitor experience that helps reunions stand out. Here are just a few reasons reunion planners continue to choose Wichita.
Easy to get to. Easy to get around.
Whether attendees arrive by air or by car, getting to Wichita is simple. Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport offers nonstop service to major hubs across the country, and once visitors land, they’re only about 10 minutes from downtown hotels, Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center and many of the city’s top attractions.
Many attendees can easily drive to Wichita, and once they arrive, light traffic and average commutes of less than 20 minutes mean less time getting from place to place and more time making the most of the reunion.
More value for your budget
Stretching your meeting budget doesn’t have to mean sacrificing quality.
Wichita offers more than 8,000 hotel rooms, including more than 1,200 downtown, with accommodations ranging from nationally recognized boutique hotels to trusted full-service brands and budget-friendly options. Affordable room rates, competitive venue costs and reasonably priced catering help planners maximize every dollar.
Flexible venues for meetings of every size
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or welcoming hundreds of veterans, Wichita offers venues that make reconnecting easy. Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center features more than 200,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space, while six full-service convention hotels and numerous unique venues provide flexible options for banquets, hospitality rooms and special events throughout your reunion.
Affordable dining attendees will actually enjoy
Great meals don’t have to come with big-city prices.
Wichita’s chef-driven culinary scene includes more than 1,200 restaurants, from James Beard-recognized dining and classic Kansas steakhouses to aviation-inspired favorites like Stearman Field Bar & Grill, where planes take off just feet from the dining patio. Whether attendees are planning a group dinner or grabbing lunch between sessions, they’ll find memorable meals and exceptional value throughout the city.
Experiences beyond the meeting room
The best meetings create lasting memories long after the closing session.
Attendees can explore nationally recognized attractions like Sedgwick County Zoo and Botanica Wichita, experience Wichita’s aviation heritage at the Kansas Aviation Museum or even fly in “Doc,” one of only two airworthy B-29 Superfortresses in the world. Or they can enjoy live music and nightlife, browse local shops or visit one of the city’s many world-class museums. Many experiences are affordable – or even free – making it easy for attendees to extend their stay without stretching their travel budget.
Support from a team invested in your success
Visit Wichita’s convention sales team provides complimentary planning services to help every reunion succeed. From venue sourcing and site visits to attendance-building tools, welcome signage, local connections and customized incentive packages, our team is with you every step of the way.
Ready to bring your next meeting to Wichita? Contact Lindsay Gulley at lgulley@visitwichita.com, request a Meeting Planner Guide or submit your RFP today.
