Tampa Bay shines as Florida's Gulf Coast meeting destination. Approachable luxury, walkable downtown with Riverwalk, authentic culture, and stunning waterfronts create the perfect backdrop for your next event. Treasure Awaits.​ Start planning at visittampabay.com/meetings.​

REGION: Central West
PRIMARY MARKET SIZE: Mid-sized

Top 5 Planning Strengths:

  • Walkable Convention District
  • Waterfront Convention Center
  • Award winning airport located 7 miles from downtown Tampa
  • Multiple transportation options including: Tampa Riverwalk, Free Streetcar and Pirate Water Taxi
  • Variety of hotel products and price points available for all event types

Market Types:

  • Mid-size & Smart Alternative
  • Convention Hub

Best For:

  • Large Conventions
  • City-wides
  • Multi-hotel
  • Mid-Sized & Alternative Destinations
  • Executive or Leadership Retreats
  • Medical Meetings
  • Sports Events
  • Team Travel
  • Research & Academic
  • University-linked events
  • Government
  • Compliance-friendly Meetings
  • Board Meetings
  • Small Executive Gatherings

Group Size:

  • Large Convention & Citywide
  • Multi-Property Programs
  • Large Expo Footprint
  • Walkable
  • Urban Districts
  • Younger Attendee Demographics
  • Short-Stay Programs
    Sports Destinations
  • Sports Meetings
  • Athletic Events
  • Youth/Amateur Sports
    Mid-Sized/Smart Alternative
  • Budget/Value
  • Less Complex Logistics

Setting:

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

Event Type:

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

Industries:

  • Life Sciences and Healthcare
  • Financial
  • Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Finance
  • Defense and Cybersecurity

ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE SNAPSHOT:

AIRPORT ACCESSIBILITY: Major Hub, Drive Market

CONVENTION CENTER PRESENCE: Yes

LUXURY INVENTORY: Medium

RESORT CONCENTRATION: Low

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