Unforgettable meetings and stunning scenery
By Eming Piansay
Planners who envision their event in conference halls along with an offsite gathering at the beach will be pleasantly surprised by what is available in South Florida and the Florida Keys.
Whether planners want to take their guests underwater, out for a stellar culinary experience or to an A-list keynote speech, Florida offers a rainbow of offerings that blend relaxation, adventure, engaging meetings and dynamic team-building exercises that will ensure that every meeting is as productive as it is memorable.
Resources
The Palm Beaches
Kelly Cavers, chief sales officer
561-233-3026 | thepalmbeaches.com
Greater Miami and Miami Beach
Carol Motley, senior vice president convention sales and services
[email protected] | miamiandbeaches.com
Florida Keys
Liana Pyne, MICE sales manager
[email protected] | fla-keys.com
Naples, Marco Island and Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau
Lisa B. Chamberlain CMP, group sales manager
[email protected] | paradisecoast.com
Punta Gorda, Englewood Beach
Maureen Morgenthien CDME, director of marketing
[email protected] | pureflorida.com
Visit Lauderdale
Michael Pouey, vice president, business development and sales operations
[email protected] | visitlauderdale.com
5 Reasons Why Planners Love It
Snorkeling and diving. Treat your guests to a snorkeling or diving experience to remember. Explore the coral reefs and the marine life at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo!
Fishing. If your guests love the water but would rather stay above it, the Florida Keys are known for their sport fishing. Planners should consider chartering a boat to explore what lives in the deep sea.
Read More: Florida: An Intersection of Meetings and Coastal Contact
Sea Turtles. Are you curious about Florida’s wildlife? Consider visiting the Turtle Hospital in Marathon. Planners can incorporate environmental education through a tour of the rehabilitation process for sea turtles and learn about marine conservation in the area.
Beach Life. There’s a reason why planners love South Florida. Between the breeze, the view, the sand and the clear waters, guests can find some time for quiet relaxation paired with a bottle of sunscreen.
Michelin-Starred Dining: If you’re looking for award-winning, Michelin-starred restaurants, there are quite a few to choose from, specifically in Miami. Some great options are L’atelier del Joel Robuchon, Ariete, Boia De and Stubborn Seed.
5 Great Places to Meet
Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles Beach offers a wide selection of nearby activities, a luxurious spa, fitness center, beach club and outdoor pool.
22,000 sq. ft. of versatile event space; 14 meeting rooms and 355 guest rooms
Isla Bella Beach Resort offers guests the chance to enjoy beach yoga, biking, bocce, cornhole, giant chess, miniature golf and relax in the oceanfront pools.
20,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space, 3 meeting rooms and 199 guest rooms
The Belgrove Resort & Spa, West Palm Beach, Autograph Collection offers a relaxing spa experience, a private golf club, Dutchman’s Pipe Golf and pickleball and tennis courts.
18,173 sq. ft. of event space; 10 event rooms and 150 guest rooms
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa offers spacious rooms with marble bathrooms and private balconies. Don’t forget to check out the Tidal Cove Waterpark and float down the lazy river.
253,252 sq. ft. of event space; 43 event rooms; 20 breakout rooms and 685 guest rooms
Fort Lauderdale’s Pier Sixty Six’s marina has 5,000 linear feet of dockage with 164 slips, allowing guests to dock their boats during their stay.
43,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; 25 meeting rooms and 325 guest rooms
This article appears in the March 2025 issue. You can subscribe to the magazine here.
