Explore St. Louis

Explore St. Louis is the official destination marketing organization responsible for selling and promoting St. Louis City and St. Louis County as a premier convention, meeting, and leisure travel destination. Founded in 1909, the organization has played a pivotal role in shaping St. Louis's visitor economy for over a century. As the region's primary tourism promotion agency, Explore St. Louis drives economic growth by attracting national and international events, conventions, and tourists to the region.

The organization manages and operates the America's Center Complex, one of the Midwest's most prominent convention and event facilities. This complex includes the Cervantes Convention Center, the iconic Dome at America's Center, the Ferrara Theatre, and the St. Louis Executive Conference Center. With more than 500,000 square feet of exhibit space and state-of-the-art venues, these facilities host a diverse range of events from major conventions and trade shows to sports competitions and entertainment productions.

Explore St. Louis serves as the critical link between meeting planners, convention organizers, and the region's hospitality industry. The organization provides comprehensive destination services including convention sales, marketing, visitor information, and film office operations. With a dedicated team of tourism and hospitality professionals, Explore St. Louis showcases the region's world-class attractions, diverse neighborhoods, cultural institutions, and sporting venues to visitors worldwide.