Make sunshine the first order of business. Panama City Beach offers the perfect blend of productivity and paradise, with 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches, beachfront meeting venues, fresh Gulf seafood, and unforgettable group experiences.​ Start planning at visitpanamacitybeach.com/groups.​

REGION: Northwest
PRIMARY MARKET SIZE: Mid-Sized

Top 5 Planning Strengths:

  • Dedicated destination support
  • Easy access via Northwest Florida Beaches Intl' Airport (ECP) and drive markets
  • Beachfront meeting space
  • Unique team-building experiences

Market Types:

  • Mid-size & Smart Alternative

Best For:

  • Executive or Leadership Retreats
  • Mid-Sized & Alternative Destinations
  • Sports Events
  • Team Travel
  • Board Meeting
  • Small Executive Gatherings

Group Size:

  • Coastal & Resort-Driven
  • Incentives
  • Executive Retreats
  • Mid-Sized/Smart Alternative
  • Budget/Value
  • Less Complex Logistics
  • Sports Destinations
  • Sports Meetings
  • Athletic Events
  • Youth/Amateur Sports

Setting:

  • Association Conferences
  • Corporate Meetings
  • Executive Retreats
  • Board Meetings
  • Team Offsites

Event Type:

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

ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE SNAPSHOT:

AIRPORT ACCESSIBILITY: Regional airport

CONVENTION CENTER PRESENCE: No

LUXURY INVENTORY: Low

RESORT CONCENTRATION: Medium

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE PARTNERS