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Florida meeting venues Emerald Coast CVB With more than 1,080 holes of golf, 24 miles of sugar-white sands, 400 restaurants, and Florida’s largest charter boat fishing fleet, the Emerald Coast—encompassing Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Okaloosa Island—lures visitors of all kinds, including business groups. In the area is more than 61,728 total sq. ft. of meeting space at resorts and hotels, plus 35,000 sq. ft. at the Emerald Coast Conference Center, whose 21,000sq.-ft. ballroom is the centerpiece of the facility. There are more than 15,900 varied guest rooms, and the Okaloosa Regional Airport is serviced by six major airlines. Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB Meetings Made Easy Greater Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant, casually chic business destination offering 23 miles of Blue Wave beaches, new hotel infrastructure, year-round sports, waterfront dining, designer outlet shopping, and an average annual temperature of 77 degrees. Beyond Greater Fort Lauderdale’s beaches, delegates can enjoy golf and tennis, spas, Florida fusion cuisine, natural wonders like the exotic Everglades plus cultural options in the Arts & Entertainment district and an exciting nightlife. For Info Call: (800) 356-1662 Click: www.sunny.org/meetings For Info Call: (800) 322-3319 Click: www.destin-fwb.com Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Nestled along the sugar-white sands and emerald waters of Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, the 600-room Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa offers the very best in destination meeting amenities. The resort boasts 32,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, and each group works directly with a dedicated conference services manager. Plus, the hotel offers teambuilding activities; the relaxing Serenity by the Sea spa, salon, and fitness center; the award-winning Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood; three swimming pools; four golf courses; 15 tennis courts; and nearby shopping and dining. Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress The award-winning Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress is situated on 1,500 acres in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, close to all Orlando’s famous theme parks. The hotel features 750 guest rooms, more than 65,000 square feet of flexible function space, tropical outdoor venues, and exquisite service. Resort activities offer 45 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf, 12-court racquet club, 21-acre lake with water sports, half-acre lagoon pool, and Camp Hyatt children’s programs for guests to play, dine, connect, and retreat. This year marks the launch of a $65 million renovation, beginning with guest room restyling fea- For Info Call: (850) 267-9600 Click: www.HiltonSandestinBeach.com turing well-considered lighting, signature amenities, a flat-panel TV and the Grand Bed™. Renovation phases are designed to assure guests are comfortable and meetings are undisturbed. For Info Call: (407) 239-1234 Click: www.hyattgrandcypress.com Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club Located near Tampa, Florida, Innisbrook has a whole new look having just completed $26 million in renovations to include all newly renovated meeting space, the addition of the new full-service Indaba Spa, as well as a new fitness facility. The resort also created a beautiful centralized gathering area with the new Osprey Clubhouse, which includes guest registration, a gourmet market, and new restaurant. Innisbrook is home to the PGA TOUR’s Transitions Championship on the resort’s famed Copperhead Course. Palm Beach County CVB As America’s First Resort Destination, Palm Beach County is a celebrated destination for groups with its new high-tech Palm Beach County Convention Center. The 350,000-sq.-ft. center features 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, 19 meeting rooms totaling 23,000 sq. ft., and a 25,000-sq.-ft. ballroom. The facility is close to shopping, attractions, the beach, and Palm Beach County’s 16,000 hotel rooms; it is also within three miles of the Palm Beach International Airport. For downloadable floor plans or info on complimentary services, visit palmbeachfl.com. For Info Call: (800) 456-2000; (727) 942-5858 Click: www.innisbrookgolfresort.com For Info Call: (800) 833-5733 Click: palmbeachfl.com SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 41 http://www.destin-fwb.com http://www.sunny.org/meetings http://www.HiltonSandestinBeach.com http://www.hyattgrandcypress.com http://www.innisbrookgolfresort.com http://www.palmbeachfl.com http://www.palmbeachfl.com

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