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