Ocala is known as the “Horse Capital of the World™.”
Our Central Florida location offers the ideal combination of natural beauty, Southern charm and excellent facilities that make it a dynamic destination for business conferences, corporate retreats or group meetings. Start planning at ocalamarion.com/meetings-events.
REGION: North Central
PRIMARY MARKET SIZE: Mid-size
Top 5 Planning Strengths:
- Funding opportunities and incentives based on the size and length of events in Ocala/Marion County, as well as the number of room nights generated.
- Conveniently accessible from many major cities throughout the state
- World-class venues is capable of hosting a variety of audiences, ranging in size from 400 to over 4,000 guests
- Expert help and resources of our Visitors and Convention Bureau at your disposal
Market Types:
- Mid-size & Smart Alternative
- Incentive Travel
Best For:
- Mid-Sized & Alternative Destinations
- Executive or Leadership Retreats
- Incentives/Reward Travel
- Medical Meetings
- Sports Events
- Team Travel
- Government
- Compliance-friendly Meetings
- Board Meeting
- Small Executive Gatherings
Group Size:
- Mid-Sized/Smart Alternative
- Budget/Value
- Less Complex Logistics
- Sports Destinations
- Sports Meetings
- Athletic Events
- Youth/Amateur Sports
- Non-coastal
- Nature & Outdoor Settings
- Open-Space Retreats
- Walkable
- Urban Districts
- Younger Attendee Demographics
- Short-Stay Programs
Setting:
- Association Conferences
- Corporate Meetings
- Incentives
- Executive Retreats
- Board Meetings
- Team Offsites
Event Type:
- Healthcare/Medical
- Technology
- Finance
- Sports
- Government/ Public Sector
- Academic/Research
ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE SNAPSHOT:
AIRPORT ACCESSIBILITY: Drive Market
CONVENTION CENTER PRESENCE: No
LUXURY INVENTORY: Medium
RESORT CONCENTRATION: Low