April 1, 2024
Visitors can “choose the speed” of their trip to the Sebring area, from the tranquil nature of Lake Placid and Avon Park to the fast-paced excitement at Sebring International Raceway.
The PARC is a 15-acre nature resort, featuring an academy with classes …
April 1, 2024
With wide-open spaces, walkable downtowns, and expansive outdoor areas, Polk County is known for old-Florida charm and authentic experiences, says Paul Smiley, conventions, meetings, and event sales for Visit Central Florida. “Polk County is a hidden gem, outside the main tourist corridor but just a short …
April 1, 2024
Orlando continues to distinguish itself as a meetings destination, says Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando. “We have new luxury accommodations, unforgettable venues, and attractions that inspire ingenuity. A whole new Orlando is ready to welcome groups in 2024 and beyond,” she says.
With seven million …
April 1, 2024
About a half-hour west of Orlando, Lake County boasts 1,000 lakes. This county has 14 communities, including Mount Dora and Tavares, nature preserves, state parks, and year-round celebrations and festivals.
Meeting facilities include the 1920s-era Howey Mansion, which can host 1,000-person receptions …
April 1, 2024
A suburb of Orlando but a popular destination in its own right, Kissimmee is home to one million square feet of meeting space, more than 25,000 guest rooms, and nearly 300 meeting venues. “We are just 25 minutes from Orlando International Airport and minutes …
April 1, 2024
Between Daytona and St. Augustine, Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches offer accommodations for every budget, unique offsite venues, outdoor attractions, diverse shopping and dining, and more than 1,300 guest accommodations.
The largest event hotel is Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa, with 330 guest rooms, condos and villas—many overlooking …
April 1, 2024
Known as “The Horse Capital of the World,” Ocala and Marion County are centrally located with venues to delight event attendees, says Loretta Shaffer, tourism development director. “Ocala/Marion County has more than 700 horse farms set among vast expanses of green rolling …
April 1, 2024
Event planners looking to host their event amid a paradise of natural springs and forests should look no further than Lake City, also known as “Florida’s Springlands,” says Clint Pittman, interim director of Columbia County Tourism Development Council. “We offer a variety of beautiful, natural, and …
April 1, 2024
Jacksonville offers planners something different, says Jeanne Goldschmidt, director of convention sales for Visit Jacksonville. “We are the ‘flip side’ of Florida. We are the most affordable meeting city in the state and can often accommodate tight schedules and budgets. Our experienced …
April 1, 2024
Home to the University of Florida and top research, medical, event, and meeting facilities, Gainesville draws international business and convention travelers.
Gainesville Regional Airport, which recently completed a $16 million terminal expansion, is within 10 miles of 5,500 hotel rooms and multiple event and …
