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
Florida’s Historic Coast has much to offer planners looking for a distinctive meeting and event experience, says Susan Phillips, president and CEO of St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau. “We offer the culture and history of America’s oldest continuously …
April 1, 2024
More than just the “World’s Most Famous Beach,” Daytona Beach is a premiere year-round meeting destination that seamlessly blends business and leisure, says Linda McMahon, director of sales for Daytona Beach Area CVB. “Boasting 230 days of sunshine annually, 23 miles of iconic white-sand …
April 1, 2024
This unparalleled meeting destination, set on 13 miles of pristine beaches, offers many resources for meeting planners, says Paul Beirnes, vice president of Amelia Island CVB. “Celebrating Southern charm, attention to detail, and a commitment to meeting success, Amelia Island offers a wide range of accommodations and meeting space, whether …
April 1, 2024
Florida’s capital city offers special charm, historic character, and cultural richness that make it an exceptional destination for meeting and event planners, with such historic downtown landmarks as the Old Capitol and Governor’s Mansion. The city provides natural beauty, abundant parks, and outdoor spaces …
