
Natalie McCoy Corporate Events & Meetings Manager
Not sure which pathway fits your needs? Our specialist can help you navigate your options.
THE ACCESS, AIRLIFT & EASY
LOGISTICS OF FLORIDA'S CONVENTION:
Gateway Airport |
Primary Destinations Served |
Typical Transfer to Convention District |
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Orlando International (MCO)
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Orlando/International Drive; Kissimmee
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About 15-30 Minutes
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Miami International (MIA)
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Miami; Miami Beach
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About 20-35 minutes to convention districts
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Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL)
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Fort Lauderdale; The Palm Beaches
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About 10–25 minutes to Broward County Convention Center; about 1 hour to Palm Beaches
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Tampa International (TPA)
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Tampa; St. Petersburg and Clearwater
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About 15–25 minutes to downtown convention district
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Palm Beach International (PBI)
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The Palm Beaches
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About 10–15 minutes to convention center and resort zones
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Jacksonville International (JAX)
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Jacksonville
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About 20–25 minutes to downtown
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Destin–Fort Walton Beach (VPS)
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Destin & Fort Walton Beach
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About 20–35 minutes to resort campuses
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Florida Regional Convention Clusters
Northwest
Best suited for mid-sized meetings & conventions.
North Central
Best suited for mid-sized meetings & conventions.
Northeast
Jacksonville's Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center anchors a downtown riverfront district with solid airlift and a growing culinary scene.
Central
Orlando's Orange County Convention Center is one of the nation's largest; Kissimmee adds resort-based tracks at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.
Central East
Daytona Beach Ocean Center delivers oceanfront convention space with flexible expo and breakout configurations steps from the Atlantic.
Central West
Tampa Convention Center anchors a walkable Riverwalk district; St. Petersburg and Clearwater extend the program with beachside hotel depth nearby.
Southeast
Miami Beach Convention Center delivers international scale; Fort Lauderdale’s Broward County Convention Center pairs expo scale with marina-district energy; Palm Beach County Convention Center brings...
Southwest
Best suited for mid-sized meetings & conventions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...
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This is where Florida’s mid-size markets shine. Destinations like Sarasota, St. Pete-Clearwater, Naples, Daytona Beach, and Jacksonville offer strong infrastructure with fewer logistical headaches, more breathing room, and settings attendees actually remember.
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Orlando, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale are the primary hubs, anchored by the Orange County, Miami Beach, and Broward County convention centers, with Tampa also operating at scale along a walkable waterfront.
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The VISIT FLORIDA website helps you efficiently narrow destinations across Florida by organizing meeting options by meeting format, setting, event type, and industry focus. You can explore major convention hubs, mid-size destinations, and incentive-ready locations. Refine options based on what fits your program best, from urban walkable districts and coastal settings to association conferences, executive retreats, and industry-specific events. Our site also connects you directly with local CVBs and destination partners for planning support, contacts, and next steps.
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Florida is the only state in the U.S. with 4 large-hub commercial service airports, making it easy for attendees to access meeting destinations across the state through extensive domestic and international air service.