Greater Fort Lauderdale pairs meeting-friendly convenience, scale, and accessibility with coastal vibrance. It features a world-class waterfront convention center district, walkable accommodations, beautiful beaches, culinary experiences, and unique off-site adventures.​

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REGION: Southeast
PRIMARY MARKET SIZE: Large

Top 5 Planning Strengths:

  • 1.2M sq. ft. recently expanded waterfront convention center space, including a 6.5 acre outdoor plaza and exhibit hall with 350,000 of contiguous meeting space
  • 38,000 + hotel rooms throughout the destination from luxury resorts to convention hotels to boutique stays
  • Minutes from FLL Airport, Port Everglades (one of the world's busiest cruise ports), and Brightline train access to neighboring hubs
  • Water Taxi access to waterfront dining and hot attractions throughout the destination for unique offsite experiences
  • Year-round sunshine and warm weather and beachfront location that spans 24 miles of coastline, ideal for attracting attendees and offering timing flexibility

Market Types:

  • Mid-size & Smart Alternative
  • Convention Hub
  • Incentive Travel 

Best For:

  • Executive or Leadership Retreats
  • Mid-Sized & Alternative Destinations
  • Large Conventions
  • City-wides
  • Multi-hotel
  • Conventions
  • Incentives/Reward Travel
  • Medical Meetings
  • Sports Events
  • Team Travel
  • Board Meeting
  • Small Executive Gatherings

Group Size:

  • Walkable
  • Urban Districts
  • Younger Attendee Demographics
  • Short-Stay Programs
  • Coastal & Resort-Driven
  • Incentives
  • Executive Retreats
  • Mid-Sized/Smart Alternative
  • Budget/Value
  • Less Complex Logistics
  • Sports Destinations
  • Sports Meetings
  • Athletic Events
  • Youth/Amateur Sports
  • Large Convention & Citywide
  • Multi-Property Programs
  • Large Expo Footprint

Setting:

  • Association Conferences
  • Corporate Meetings
  • Incentives
  • Large Conventions
  • Executive Retreats
  • Board Meetings
  • Team Offsites

Event Type:

  • Healthcare/Medical
  • Aerospace/STEM
  • Technology
  • Academic/ Research
  • Finance
  • Sports
  • Government/Public Sector

Industries:

  • Life Sciences
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverage

ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE SNAPSHOT:

AIRPORT ACCESSIBILITY: Major Hub

CONVENTION CENTER PRESENCE: Yes

LUXURY INVENTORY: Medium

RESORT CONCENTRATION: High

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