ASM Global has signed a five-year renewal agreement to manage the Jekyll Island Convention Center (JICC) in Jekyll Island, Georgia, USA. ASM Global oversees the largest portfolio of convention centres in the US and internationally, has operated the venue since its opening in May 2012.
The Jekyll Island Authority (JIA) board approved the management term extension for an additional five years with an option for an additional five-year renewal after that at the discretion of the JIA.
“Our longstanding partnership with ASM Global has been instrumental to the successes of the Jekyll Island Convention Center since its opening more than a decade ago,” said Mark Williams, JIA executive director. “We believe this continued partnership reaffirms our commitment to excellence in serving our business and leisure visitors.”
The only oceanfront convention centre on the East Coast south of New Jersey, JICC is the cornerstone of business and entertainment events in the region, offering over 128,000 square feet of flexible event space with a 45,000-square-foot ballroom, 11 meeting rooms, full in-house catering by SAVOR, in-house A/V service and coastal views.
A Silver LEED-certified venue, JICC is a showcase for sustainability, with design and construction centered around the delicate coastal ecosystem and incorporating locally sourced materials, such as shells, sea glass and reclaimed pine. There is a solar-powered water-heating system and water-waste technology.
“We thank the Jekyll Island Authority for both their long-term partnership and continued confidence in ASM Global to manage this jewel of convention centres,” said John Page, regional general manager, ASM Global. “I’m extremely proud of our Jekyll team led by Tabitha Mayers and excited for the future as they continue to advance and deliver cutting-edge and innovative services for our clients every day.”
