Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism
Leisure, Travel & TourismSouth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
The Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism is a regional organization based in Columbia, South Carolina, that operates within the travel arrangements sector. It oversees multiple local entities focused on attracting visitors and events, including the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Columbia Regional Sports Council, and the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, positioning itself as a coordinating body for conventions, sports, and tourism activities in the Midlands region. Its work targets organizations and events seeking to host meetings, conferences, and sports activities, providing governance and strategic direction to support the area’s visitor economy. The organization is small to mid-sized and serves the Midlands region from its Columbia location. A recent development is the arrangement and oversight of these three entities, reflecting the group’s role in aligning conventions, sports, and tourism infrastructure in the area.