Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches & Neighborhoods combines convenient air access, versatile meeting venues, abundant hotel inventory, and coastal experiences, delivering productive meetings with memorable opportunities for networking, team building, and relaxation.​ Start planning at visitfortmyers.com/meetings.​

REGION: Southwest
PRIMARY MARKET SIZE: Mid-sized

Top 5 Planning Strengths:

  • Easy access via Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
  • 230K+ sq. ft. of flexible meeting space 
  • 15,000+ hotel rooms for groups of all sizes 
  • Meeting rebates up to $7,000 available, planner toolkit, site selection & custom event support 
  • Beaches, islands, downtowns & team-building experiences

Market Types:

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

Best For:

  • Mid-Sized & Alternative Destinations
  • Executive or Leadership Retreats
  • Incentives/Reward Travel
  • Medical Meetings
  • Sports Events
  • Team Travel
  • Research & Academic
  • University-linked events
  • Government
  • Compliance-friendly Meetings
  • Board Meeting
  • Small Executive Gatherings

Group Size:

  • Mid-Sized/Smart Alternative
  • Budget/Value
  • Less Complex Logistics
  • Coastal & Resort-Driven
  • Incentives
  • Executive Retreats
  • Walkable
  • Urban Districts
  • Younger Attendee Demographics
  • Short-Stay Programs
  • Sports Destinations
  • Sports Meetings
  • Athletic Events
  • Youth/Amateur Sports
  • Non-coastal
  • Nature & Outdoor Settings
  • Open-Space Retreats

Setting:

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

Event Type:

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

ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE SNAPSHOT:

AIRPORT ACCESSIBILITY: Major hub, Drive market, Regional airport

CONVENTION CENTER PRESENCE: Yes

LUXURY INVENTORY: Medium

RESORT CONCENTRATION: Medium

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