FAQ and Industries

Where Industries, Associations & Communities Connect 

Billings brings together the industries, organizations, and communities that help shape the American West. As Montana’s largest city and regional hub, Billings is a natural gathering place for professionals, educators, community leaders, and industry experts. Whether you’re planning an annual conference, leadership summit, reunion, training program, board retreat, or regional meeting, Billings offers a setting where meaningful conversations happen and connections grow.

Healthcare & Medical

As the healthcare hub for Montana and much of the surrounding region, Billings serves communities across the Northern Rockies and Great Plains. Healthcare professionals, medical educators, rural health advocates, and specialized practitioners find value in gathering where healthcare access, innovation, and service remain important regional priorities.

Energy & Natural Resources

The industries that power the West have long been part of Billings’ story. Organizations focused on energy production, mining, utilities, land management, forestry, water resources, and environmental stewardship find relevant connections and meaningful conversations here.

Agriculture & Livestock

Agriculture remains one of the region’s foundational industries. Billings provides a central location for producers, ranchers, agricultural associations, conservation groups, and organizations dedicated to the future of food production and land stewardship.

Government, Associations & Professional Organizations

From statewide associations and professional societies to leadership organizations and public-sector groups, Billings offers an environment that supports productive meetings and meaningful networking opportunities.

Tribal Nations, Education & Community Leadership

Billings serves as a gathering place for tribal leaders, educators, students, nonprofit organizations, and community-focused groups working to strengthen the future of the region through collaboration, leadership, and shared learning.

Frequently Asked Questions
When Planning a Meeting in Billings

Planning a meeting involves dozens of decisions, from venue selection and hotel room blocks to transportation logistics and attendee activities. To make your research easier, we’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions about hosting meetings, conferences, conventions, and events in Billings, Montana.


Meeting Facilities

Q: What is the largest convention facility in Billings?
A:  Billings offers a variety of meeting venues capable of hosting events ranging from executive retreats and board meetings to large conventions and trade shows. The city’s largest facilities feature flexible exhibit halls, ballrooms, breakout rooms, and event spaces that can be configured to accommodate a wide range of meeting formats.
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Q: How much exhibit space is available?
A:  Across Billings, planners have access to more than 200,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including exhibit halls, convention facilities, hotel ballrooms, and flexible gathering venues. Whether you’re planning a tabletop showcase, regional trade show, or multi-day conference, there are options to fit a variety of event needs.
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Q: What size conventions can Billings accommodate?
A:  Billings is ideally suited for meetings and conventions ranging from small leadership retreats and training programs to conferences with up to 1,000 attendees. With multiple conference hotels and event facilities throughout the city, planners can find venues that align with both attendance goals and budget considerations.
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Q: Can Billings host citywide conventions?
A:  Yes. With more than 5,000 hotel rooms citywide, multiple conference properties, and a variety of event venues, Billings can accommodate citywide events that require room blocks across several hotels while maintaining a convenient attendee experience.
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Q: What unique event venues are available?
A:  Across Billings, planners have access to more than 200,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including exhibit halls, convention facilities, hotel ballrooms, and flexible gathering venues. Whether you’re planning a tabletop showcase, regional trade show, or multi-day conference, there are options to fit a variety of event needs. Learn More

Destination & Logistics

Q: How many hotel rooms are available in Billings?
A:  Billings offers more than 5,000 hotel rooms across 55+ lodging properties, providing options for groups of all sizes and budgets. From full-service conference hotels to boutique properties and extended-stay accommodations, planners can build room blocks that fit the needs of their attendees.
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Q: What are the largest hotels in Billings?
A:  Billings is home to four primary conference hotels that serve as the foundation of the city’s meetings and conventions market. These properties offer substantial guest room inventories, flexible ballroom space, breakout rooms, on-site catering, and professional event services. Together, they provide a range of options for conferences, conventions, and association meetings.
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Q: How far is Billings Logan International Airport from downtown?
A:  Billings Logan International Airport is located just minutes from downtown Billings, allowing attendees to move quickly from arrival to check-in, meetings, or evening events.
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Q: How many nonstop destinations can attendees fly from?
A:  Billings Logan International Airport offers nonstop service to major airline hubs across the West and Midwest, providing convenient connections for attendees traveling from throughout the United States. Direct service is available to destinations including Denver, Seattle, Dallas-Fort Worth, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and other key markets.
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Q: Is Billings a walkable destination for convention attendees?
A:  Depending on where events are hosted, attendees can enjoy a walkable experience that includes hotels, restaurants, breweries, shopping, and entertainment. Downtown Billings offers a particularly pedestrian-friendly environment, making it easy for attendees to explore between sessions or after meetings conclude. Learn More

Attendee Experience
& Visit Billings Services

Q: What can attendees do during free time in Billings?
A:  Attendees can experience the best of Montana without traveling far from their hotel. Popular activities include exploring downtown Billings, visiting local breweries and restaurants, discovering regional history and culture, shopping, enjoying live entertainment, or taking scenic drives through the surrounding landscape. Billings also serves as a gateway to iconic attractions throughout south-central Montana.
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Q: What outdoor experiences are available for groups?
A:  Outdoor recreation is one of Billings’ greatest strengths. Groups can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, golf, wildlife viewing, scenic excursions, and guided outdoor experiences. The region’s wide-open spaces and dramatic landscapes provide opportunities for team-building activities, pre- and post-conference adventures, and memorable off-site experiences.
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Q: Are there opportunities for spouse and companion programs?
A:  Yes. Billings offers a variety of attractions, shopping districts, cultural sites, outdoor activities, dining experiences, and day-trip opportunities that can be incorporated into spouse and companion itineraries. The Visit Billings team can assist planners with recommendations tailored to their group’s interests.
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Q: What are popular off-site event locations?
A:  Groups often incorporate local attractions, cultural venues, historic sites, breweries, museums, outdoor settings, and western-themed experiences into their event schedules. Billings offers a variety of venues that can accommodate receptions, networking events, dinners, and special gatherings.
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Q: What makes Billings different from other meeting destinations?
A:  Billings combines the amenities and meeting infrastructure planners need with the authentic experiences attendees want. As Montana’s largest city, Billings offers convenient access, modern facilities, and professional services while maintaining a genuine western character that creates memorable experiences and encourages attendee engagement.
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Q: How can Visit Billings assist meeting planners?
A:  Visit Billings serves as a complimentary resource for meeting planners throughout the planning process. Services include meeting and event planning assistance, RFP distribution, confidential hotel sourcing, local vendor recommendations, transportation resources, and destination expertise designed to simplify the planning experience.
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Q: Can Visit Billings help with site visits?
A:  Yes. Visit Billings can coordinate and host qualified site visits, helping planners evaluate venues, hotels, attractions, and event opportunities firsthand.
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Q: Does Visit Billings provide attendee promotional materials?
A:  Visit Billings offers a variety of promotional resources and digital assets that can help organizations build attendance and generate excitement for their event. Available materials may include destination photography, videos, visitor guides, maps, and other marketing resources.
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Q: Can Visit Billings help with welcome services and local connections?
A:  Yes. Visit Billings can assist with welcome materials, visitor information, local recommendations, and introductions to community partners, vendors, and other resources that support successful events.
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Q: Does Visit Billings assist with convention marketing and attendance-building?
A:  Visit Billings can provide promotional support through destination content, digital assets, visitor information, and event listings. The team works with planners to help showcase Billings as a compelling destination for attendees before they arrive. Learn More