Home to beautiful beaches, a major amusement park, a revitalized downtown, over 75 golf courses, and year-round sunny weather, Tampa is a growing destination of choice among meeting planners. Meeting attendees can take a walk on the wilder side and explore Tampa’s top-tier animal attractions. With over 1,700 animals, Lowry Park Zoo has been recognized as the #1 zoo in the country by both Parents and Child magazines. The Florida Aquarium is one of the top family friendly aquariums in the country, and of course there‘s always Busch Gardens! If attendees prefer experiencing the more historical side of Tampa there’s no better place to explore than Ybor City. A former cigar city capital of the world, Ybor is full of unique shopping, dining, and nightlife options.

Tampa’s 600,000-square-foot convention center boasts waterfront views of Tampa Bay and the city’s skyline. Located in the heart of downtown, the convention center is a part of Tampa’s newly-developed Riverwalk, a pedestrian trail that cuts through the city’s arts district and connects meeting attendees to hotels, restaurants, and major attractions.

Tampa International Airport (TPA) has consistently received accolades and been voted one of the best airports in the world. In 2010 CNN ranked TPA as one of the ten most loved airports in the world. Throughout the years, JD Power and Associates has awarded TPA high customer satisfaction ratings. Meeting attendees should have no problem arriving at the award winning airport which has over 560 daily flights and 26 major carriers.