The 2018 holiday party planning season is upon us! Studies conducted through the years have demonstrated that hosting a company holiday party boosts company morale, loyalty and improves relationships. The Salem Convention Center has been the site for numerous holiday events through the years, both formal and informal, and it's always a joy to be a part of the festivities. Whether you are planning an event for 15 or 1500, there is time to reserve your holiday event in one of Salem Oregon's premier event facilities, but we urge you to act quickly. Why Should I Host My Holiday Party at the Salem Convention Center? Large or small, informal or formal — our event planners are at your disposal. From organizing menus to managing room layouts to choosing the perfect seasonal décor, we can help you create an unforgettable holiday event your friends, family, and co-workers will appreciate for years to come. Just ask Emma F. who posted this on Google in December of last year: 'I organized an all-day conference & evening banquet at the Salem Convention Center, and my boss and I were extremely impressed with the level of service and professionalism we experienced. Both the event coordinator and catering manager were excellent to work with via email & phone, and were equally delightful to meet in person. Friendly, responsive, accommodating, and flexible! The event itself was a success, and it was fascinating to watch the catering crew completely transform a room from a business setting to a holiday banquet in less than 20 minutes. Above all, after chatting with several staff at different levels, it was apparent that each employee had only good things to say about the establishment and genuinely seemed to enjoy working there. It speaks volumes about a place of hospitality when the workers themselves respect the management; How can you take care of guests if you aren't taking care of your own staff? All in all, a great experience! This place will certainly have our business again the next time we are in Salem!' How many people can your facility accommodate? The Salem Convention Center offers a variety of options to accommodate a holiday party of just about any size! With over 30,000 square feet of beautiful event space, the options are nearly limitless! Click here to see some of our floor plans or take a Virtual Tour to see the space online. What does our venue rental include? When you host your holiday party or any other event here at the Salem Convention Center, you are getting more than just a beautiful space. You get our signature 'all-under-one-roof' approach so many event planners have come to appreciate and depend on through the years. This means access to our on-site event coordinator, full on-site catering facilities and services, delicious customized menus, tables, chairs, centerpieces, linens, a professional banquet staff to set up and tear down the room, large dance floors, entertainment staging, complete audio-visual services and more. Your party guests may also appreciate additional perks like our festive seasonal decor throughout the facility, convenient downtown location, free Wi-Fi throughout the facility, charging stations, complimentary on-site covered parking and overnight lodging options at the adjoining Grand Hotel in Salem just to name a few. In conclusion, leave it to The Salem Convention Center to make your holiday event a resounding success. Whatever your needs are, we have a dedicated staff, unmatched amenities along with a wide range of options to host the perfect holiday party-small or large. There is still time to reserve your holiday event with us, but we are quickly filling up with reservations, so we urge you to book now for holiday parties. Start now by completing our Request for Proposal form or call us at 1-866-614-1900. You can also email us for more information.