Successful meetings start with inspiring settings, and Amelia Island has inspiration in abundance. This is where Southern charm seems to grow on trees, and pristine beaches stretch for 13 miles. You’ll also find a meetings experience rooted in service and hospitality, with year-round availability, even in the peak months. Discover a Florida oasis that caters to small to mid-sizedd meetings on Amelia Island.
Venues and accommodations that outperform
World-famous resort and hotel brands have made a home on Amelia Island. Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa invites guests to experience new dining concepts, an enhanced full-service spa, and reimagined guest rooms. Recently renovated, the resort offers approximately 80,000 square feet of flexible spaces, with nearly 29,000 square feet of outdoor space.
A jewel on the Atlantic beachfront, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island presents a tradition of luxury and intuitive service, including exquisite dining and a lavish spa. Meeting planners have more than 48,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event areas to work with, as well as the assistance of conference center experts.
The quality of Courtyard by Marriott, Springhill Suites by Marriott, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Residence Inn is well-known, and these focused-service hotel brands feature banquet and meeting rooms that make the right impression. They also provide technological amenities and flexible meeting spaces with appealing contemporary décor.
Unique venues that are a breath of fresh air
Amid the year-round sunshine and wide-open spaces, Amelia Island is rich with creative venues on land and sea. Picture brainstorming sessions under blue skies and breakout sessions on the sand. Attendees will always remember the collaboration that began with a tour of historic Fort Clinch and the cocktail hour, when they sailed the river at sunset.
The Preserve at The Amelia River Club combines elegance with a touch of wilderness. Masterfully planned with 6,000 square feet, this recently opened venue is located along the Intracoastal Waterway and overlooks water oaks and the tidal marsh.
100+ delicious destinations
On Amelia Island, inspiration, fresh flavors, and enthusiastic appetites have created a culinary culture unlike any other. Plan a delicious experience for your attendees from our dining scene featuring more than 100 independent restaurants, including seafood, international, craft breweries, and Southern favorites. A waterside view makes for a wonderful ice breaker, or your attendees might enjoy live acoustic music while dining on the patio. From hip downtown spots to fine dining, there’s something to please everyone.
Teambuilding that builds purpose
Thinking on your feet takes on new meaning
as your team enjoys the lush beauty of
Amelia Island. Surprise everyone with a round of golf, a historic walking tour, or an invigorating hike under a canopy of moss-draped live oaks. You can also combine CSR goals with adventure during dune renourishment plantings, wildlife conservation programs, and beach cleanups. Helping preserve the island’s natural treasures is an experience that will resonate with attendees long after they’ve returned home.
Where work and ease go together
Invite your attendees to a destination that’s easily accessible, just 25 miles from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and a 20-minute drive from I-95, so your team arrives refreshed and ready. You’ll appreciate the ease of planning in a destination with mild temperatures year-round and Instagrammable scenery.
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 Paul Beirnes, Vice PresidentRecognized as a strategic innovator in hospitality, Paul Beirnes held leadership roles at such brands as Visit Orlando, The Walt Disney Company, Hilton Corporate, and Naples-Marco Island CVB before relocating to Amelia Island. Contact: 904-277-4369 |
