In Sarasota, meetings are business as Unusual- where Gulf Coast beauty, creative energy, unexpected flavors and standout venues turn every agenda into something that attendees feel, remember and talk about.​ Start planning at SarasotaMeetings.com.​

REGION: Central West
PRIMARY MARKET SIZE: Mid-sized

Top 5 Planning Strengths:

  • Top-Tier Planner Support and Incentive Rebates
  • Convenient Airport Access and Compact Geography
  • Beaches meet Arts Gulf-Coast Destination Appeal
  • Character-Rich and Century-Old Offsite Venues
  • 37 meeting hotels. 110,000 sq ft of meeting space

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
  • Research & Academic
  • University-linked events
  • Government
  • Compliance-friendly Meetings
  • Board Meeting
  • Small Executive Gatherings

Group Size:

  • Coastal & Resort-Driven
  • Incentives
  • Executive Retreats
  • Walkable
  • Urban Districts
  • Younger Attendee Demographics
  • Short-Stay Programs
  • Sports Destinations
  • Sports Meetings
  • Athletic Events
  • Youth/Amateur Sports

Setting:

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

Event Type:

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

ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE SNAPSHOT:

AIRPORT ACCESSIBILITY: Regional Airport

CONVENTION CENTER PRESENCE: No

LUXURY INVENTORY: Medium

RESORT CONCENTRATION: High

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