April 2, 2024
Flexible meeting spaces, 11,000-plus guest rooms, and a top airport are just a few of the perks that make Fort Myers a leading event destination. The metro area includes the Gulf Islands, such as Captiva, Sanibel, and Pine Islands. In 2022, the deadly Hurricane Ian severely …
April 1, 2024
“The Greater Fort Lauderdale area is the perfect place for a meeting due to its connectivity and beachy allure,” says Visit Lauderdale CEO Stacy Ritter. “Here, business and leisure blend seamlessly, making it a win-win for any type of event, business or social.”
April 1, 2024
The Tampa Convention Center on the city’s 2.6-mile Riverwalk contains 600,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, including a 36,000-square-foot ballroom accommodating 3,600 theater style and 2,080 banquet style. Other features include a 200,000-square-foot exhibit hall space that holds 1,000 10-by-10-foot booths. The convention …
April 1, 2024
St. Petersburg’s 385-room Vinoy Resort & Golf Club features 83,115 square feet of event space—including 22 event rooms and 24 breakout rooms—and accommodates a capacity of 1,000. Palm Harbor’s 300-room Innisbrook Golf Resort has 80,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, …
April 1, 2024
Located in Manatee County, Bradenton is between Tampa and Sarasota and 25 miles from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). The Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto has 60,000 square feet of function space and room for 4,000 people in its 32,400-square-foot center hall. The …
April 1, 2024
Indian River County provides a blend of charm and history, says Ben Earman, vice president of tourism and marketing at Visit Indian River County. “Vero Beach blends posh hotels, swanky boutiques, and fine restaurants on a pristine 26-mile coastline with no high-rises; Fellsmere is …
April 1, 2024
Florida’s Space Coast, including the cities of Titusville, Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, and Cape Canaveral, provides planners with a one-of-a-kind attraction at Kennedy Space Center with regularly scheduled rocket launches, space artifacts, and exhibits, plus 72 miles of beaches and outdoor attractions, including kayaking with …
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 …
