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 …
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 …
