VR Guide: Winston-Salem

The Conventional VR Guide to Winston-Salem is designed to help the conference traveler navigate the city.

The app shows the user attractions sorted by proximity to the user.

It has hotels, restaurants, and things to do; so when one is at the convention center or visiting the city, it will act as a guide.

Each attraction has a virtual tour as well, so you can learn more about the place before you go.

About Winston-Salem:

Winston-Salem is a city in and the county seat of Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. With a 2018 estimated population of 245,549 it is the second largest municipality in the Piedmont Triad region and the 5th-most populous city in North Carolina, and the 89th-most populous city in the United States. Winston-Salem is home to the tallest office building in the region, 100 North Main Street, formerly the Wachovia Building and now known locally as the Wells Fargo Center

About Benson Convention Center:

One of the largest meeting facilities in North Carolina, the Benton Convention Center offers groups a convenient central location. During the $20 million reinvention, the Benton’s features and amenities were further enhanced.

Now showcasing 105,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space – exhibit halls, breakout rooms, reception areas, three ballrooms, boardroom.

The reinvention positively impacted the Main Level by adding an additional 5,000 sq. ft. of pre-function area adjoining Winston Hall.

The Lower Level’s 50,000 sq. ft., multi-functional space now features a carpeted ballroom and conference rooms.

Key design elements created more open, flexible breakout meeting space.

Significant structural, design and technology upgrades were added to the interior and exterior of the building.

Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet for groups and
attendees.

Incorporated architectural nods to Winston-Salem’s historic arts, tobacco and textile roots.

Local artists and artisans were commissioned to create works of art; now on display throughout the facility. Click to view the Public Art Project.

New windows and skylights give the venue a contemporary, open and inviting aesthetic.

Connected to the Marriott, Embassy Suites and parking decks via climate-controlled walkways.

The combined complex maintains 175,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.
461 total guest rooms and suites.