Best of 2017: 10 Most Notable Orlando/Central Florida Venue Openings of 2017
BizBash
DECEMBER 26, 2017
This year saw the opening of many significant event and meeting venues in Orlando/Central Florida. Here's a look at the.
Join 52,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
2017 Preview: 10 Most Anticipated Miami/South Florida Venues for Meetings and Events
BizBash
JANUARY 5, 2017
Looking for a new venue to host your next event? Here are the most anticipated Miami/South Florida restaurants, corporate event venues.
Venues 
80
80 
Florida Shows Off Everything Under the Sun
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 17, 2019
I arrived at the Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers on the first Sunday evening in December, a little late to the party. The resort finished an $18-million renovation of its 474 rooms and more than 83,000 square feet of meeting space in 2015, followed by another refresh and restoration after Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Hotels 92
92 
Major Meeting Venues: Southwest Florida
SmartMeetings
JUNE 5, 2017
of indoor and outdoor event space; Esterra Spa & Salon; fitness center; guest bicycles; heated pool; business center; gift shop; Florida Green Lodging award-winner. 810 upgraded guest rooms; landmark resort undergoing $320 million conversion with expected completion in mid-2017; meeting space will double to more than 100,000 sq.
Venues 40
40 
Golfing, Kayaking and Offsites Galore in Southwest Florida
SmartMeetings
JUNE 2, 2017
Explore the Paradise Coast waterways and get closer to the manatees, dolphins, birds and even alligators that call Florida home. Conservancy of Southwest Florida in Naples offers kayak tours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while Naples Kayak Company provides kayak and kayak fishing tours of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades.
Hotels 41
41 
Spooky Venues for Groups
SmartMeetings
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Professional planners can get into the spirit by organizing a meeting or an event in a haunted venue. The Cuban Club (Tampa, Florida). A post shared by @seyatta_ on Jul 7, 2017 at 4:27pm PDT. On the bright side, there five beautiful venue options grace the building. Things are about to get very spooky. of meeting space.
Venues 60
60 21 Tampa Event Venues Your Attendees Will Love
Bizzabo
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Check out this list of 21 incredible event venues in Tampa—from clubs and golf courses to museums and hotels. While Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon arrived in the Tampa Bay area as early as 1513, the western part of the land which would one day become Florida remained relatively undeveloped until the 1800s. The Florida Aquarium.
Venues 55
55 
Smart Women 2017: Innovators
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
What I love about my job: Using my specialized knowledge to negotiate venue contracts that protect event hosts from undue risk and financial exposure, and to set their events up for success, is what excites me most. Best work trick I’ve learned: Knowing the right questions to ask is key to achieving a balanced venue contract.
2017 85
85 
Smart Women 2017 – Innovators
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
What I love about my job: Using my specialized knowledge to negotiate venue contracts that protect event hosts from undue risk and financial exposure, and to set their events up for success, is what excites me most. Best work trick I’ve learned: Knowing the right questions to ask is key to achieving a balanced venue contract.
2017 75
75 
8 Dreamy Summer Venues
SmartMeetings
JUNE 19, 2017
Booking a meeting at one of these ultra-dreamy venues is a great way to start planning. A post shared by Fearrington Village (@fearrington_village) on May 8, 2017 at 1:50pm PDT. A post shared by Christina (@blondevoyage_cc) on Jun 11, 2017 at 6:48am PDT. A post shared by sea_island (@sea_island) on Apr 21, 2017 at 6:11pm PDT.
Venues 46
46 
How to Master On-Campus Meetings at Top University Venues
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Some even operate as part of a hospitality program—so hosting an event on-campus doubles as support for the next generation of event professionals while leveraging the nostalgia of these storied venues. University of Central Florida, Orlando. A post shared by Army West Point Athletics (@goarmywestpoint) on May 27, 2017 at 2:35pm PDT.
Venues 63
63 
Cvent’s ‘Top Meetings Destinations’ and ‘Top Meeting Hotels’ Returns: Nashville and San Diego Move Up
Smart Meetings
MAY 25, 2023
Compiled by analyzing more than $14 billion of group business value sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2022, the rankings highlight hotels, venues, and destinations. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. Orlando, Florida 2. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. after being named No.
Hotels 98
98 
Take A Bite Out of Shark Week At Aquatic Meeting Venues
SmartMeetings
JULY 24, 2017
If you want to get in on the action, think outside of the tank and consider these aquatic venues for your next meeting or event. A post shared by Aquarium of the Pacific (@aquariumpacific) on Jun 10, 2017 at 8:41pm PDT. Photo courtesy of The Florida Aquarium. The Florida Aquarium—Tampa, Florida.
Venues 53
53 
2017 Smart Stars Award Winners
SmartMeetings
MAY 31, 2017
Best Special-Event Venue. Whether it’s an intimate reception, black-tie gala or a corporate evening affair, the Monterey Bay Aquarium offers an inspired venue for one-of-a-kind gatherings and celebrations. The pillar-less, 40,000-square-foot grand ballroom is a venue that challenges your imagination. Best Golf Resort.
2017 80
80 
2017 CVB Selfie Contest: South
SmartMeetings
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Our four-wheel ambassador for fun and sun can be found at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). With a variety of accommodations and meeting venues minutes from the airport, the value for attendees is clear. By the end of 2017, the GAC will have hosted 54 aquatic events. Back to 2017 CVB Selfie Contest.
2017 40
40 
Slainte! Get Lucky this St. Patrick’s Day with Special Events
Smart Meetings
MARCH 1, 2023
Augustine, Florida. Patty’s Celebration Dropkicked into High Gear Meanwhile, in Bean Town, The Dropkick Murphys will perform at MGM Music Hall at Fenway —the first time the band will belt out their raucous, Celtic-themed punk at the stunning new venue located adjacent to Boston’s storied Fenway Park. Patty’s Day proper. With 91,500 sq.
Hotels 98
98 2017 Oscars Guide for Meeting Planners
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Notable conference center: Palais des congres de Montreal, holding 113 rooms and venues with 551,520 sq. Interesting attraction: The Art Deco District is reminiscent of 1930s Florida. The post 2017 Oscars Guide for Meeting Planners appeared first on Smart Meetings. Filming location: Montreal, Quebec.
2017 63
63 
How To Plan a Meeting From Halfway Around the World
PCMA Convene
MAY 1, 2017
July 23–26, 2017 International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney Sydney, Australia. The beautiful, state-of-the-art venue is one of the reasons IIA chose Sydney, but also made the planning process a challenge because for much of it the building only existed on paper. Plus, IIA is headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida — half a world away.
2017 45
45 
We’re Going There: Digging Into Hot Topics at ELI’s Business, Design & Strategy Summit
Event Leadership Institute
MAY 6, 2021
Venues and event organizers now have options through apps and other solutions, but in some cases the issue is being decided for them at the federal, state, or local level. It’s not the first time the industry has faced boycotts over social events: In 2017, the N.B.A.
2015 89
89 10 New and Noteworthy Hotel Openings
SmartMeetings
JUNE 21, 2017
Opened: May 2017. The 21c Museum Hotel isn’t only a boutique hotel—it’s a multi-venue museum as well. Opened: May 2017. Renovated: April 2017. Where: Surfside, Florida. Opened: March 2017. Opened: April 2017. Opened: March 2017. Opened: March 2017. 21c Museum Hotel Nashville. Life Hotel.
Hotels 73
73 9 Breathtaking Beach Hotels from U.S. News’ Best Hotels List
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
A post shared by Anita Chu (@anitachu) on Jan 12, 2017 at 1:45pm PST. Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. If you’re looking for a hotel with the dreamy quality of a beach resort, Florida is the place to be. A post shared by Ocean House (@oceanhouseri) on Nov 25, 2017 at 5:40pm PST.
Hotels 79
79 4 Grammy Nominee-Inspired Destinations
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
12, 2017, superstars including Adele, Beyonce, Justin Bieber and Drake compete for Album of the Year honors. A deep dive into the 2017 nominations reveals numerous talented performers and professionals, and offers up some destination inspiration, too. The Florida Keys. At the 59 th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb.
2017 40
40 Network Performing Arts Production Workshops Brings WorldWide Artists Together
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Attendees are all ears at the 2018 NPAPW conference at the New World Center in Miami Beach, Florida. In 2018, the program welcomed 80 participants from 28 countries to the New World Center, an immersive concert hall and arts instruction laboratory in Miami Beach, Florida. Phillip Pessar/Creative Commons).
2003 40
40 6 Emergency Response Tips for Meeting Planners
SmartMeetings
MAY 16, 2017
Regardless of who is responsible for handling security at hotels and other meeting venues, professional planners should prepare for worst-case scenarios—whether it be a power outage, an active shooter or the many other types of situations that develop. Make copies of the room and venue floor plans.
Meetings 65
65 
100 Destinations & Counting: Marriott’s CRN Continues to Grow
SmartMeetings
JULY 12, 2017
In March 2017, the Marriott International Convention & Resort Network (CRN) reached a milestone of 100 properties in the U.S., The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin in Lake Buena Vista, Florida was the hundredth hotel to come on board. Booking one of these venues is just a few simple mouse clicks away.
Hotels 42
42 
Answering the Call of the Event Future
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Dean suggested a co-management arrangement with the venue and the destination. Dean shared that while the island is ahead of the national average for staffing due in part to the return of those who were displaced after Hurricane Maria in 2017, a lot of businesses still aren’t fully staffed.
Hospitality 98
98 4 Outlandishly Easy (and Effective) Tricks for Designing Productive Executive Retreats
SmartMeetings
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
When a group of decision-makers goes to an off-site venue to discuss organizational challenges and collaborate on next steps, their success depends greatly on how the planner sets up each aspect of the retreat. Pump up the Play: Venues themselves can also help create unique session set-ups to promote creative thinking.
2017 41
41 
100 Destinations and Counting: Marriott’s CRN Continues to Grow
SmartMeetings
JULY 13, 2017
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, was the latest property to come on board, the brand announced this week. The Disney resort’s lobby is currently undergoing a $12 million renovation that is set to be unveiled in Fall 2017. Booking these venues has been made easier as well.
Hotels 42
42 
8 March Madness-Inspired Meeting Destinations
SmartMeetings
MARCH 15, 2017
Since 1996, more than 11 million spectators have attended live events at the 19,200-seat venue. Orlando, Florida. The tournament provides yet another reason to visit Orlando , central Florida’s theme park and convention hub. It opened in 2010 as the home court of the NBA’s Orlando Magic and a premier regional performance venue.
Meetings 47
47 
Hang Loose at These Top Surf Resorts
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
A post shared by Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel (@rclagunaniguel) on Apr 7, 2017 at 5:01pm PDT. of indoor and outdoor event space, including ballrooms, meeting rooms and beachfront venues. A post shared by Vintage VW Hire (@vwsurfari) on Nov 30, 2017 at 7:24am PST. Surf Studio Beach Resort, Cocoa Beach, Florida.
2017 40
40 Meetings Due Diligence in the Aftermath of a Disaster
MeetingsNet
JANUARY 31, 2018
After the epically awful 2017 hurricane season wreaked destruction from Texas to Florida to Puerto Rico and the U.S. There are legal and financial risks to both decisions, and no easy answers unless your meeting venue flat-out tells you not to come, says meetings industry attorney, author, and counselor John Foster, Esq.,
Meetings 78
78 Meet in Miami, a Destination That Dazzles
Cvent: Event Marketing
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
A vibrant and dynamic global hub, Miami offers a stunning array of creative venue options for even the largest meeting needs, including the new Miami Beach Convention Center, now open! The new express train service will provide intercity travel in Florida. Frost Science Museum.
Meetings 28
28 Minions, Meetings, and More at Universal Orlando
PCMA Convene
JULY 3, 2017
See “digitalNow 2017,” p. It’s another relatively intimate venue, with 650 guest rooms and suites and 7,000 square feet of event space. Mission pretty well accomplished. Soon to be Six.
Meetings 40
40 
Progress Report: Global Convention Center Outlook
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 17, 2018
New features include a 60,000 square-foot ballroom, additional meeting rooms, 20,000 square-foot glass rooftop ballroom to let in the Florida sunshine and advanced technology. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan broke ground in March 2017 on a $1.5 Jacksonville. Jacksonville Convention Center. The expansion will bring it to 1.4
2021 68
68 
Interviews with Planners - Greg Jenkins
Eventinterface
APRIL 15, 2017
Jenkins recently served as Chair, and produced the 2017 Special Event (TSE) Opening Night Party. We have staged events throughout the United States at a wide variety of locations and venues. One function that stands out was an event staged for a client in Palm Beach, Florida. What was great, what was challenging?
Entertainment 100
100 
Top 99 keynote speakers every event planner must know about
Hubilo Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Featured on Forbes as a “Top 20 Influencer of Chief Marketing Officers” – 2018 #1 Global Content Marketing Influencer – 2018 Listed on Forbes as one of the “Top 20 Influencers of CMO’s” – 2017 Ranked by Apollo Research in the “Top 20 Influencers of Digital Marketers in the USA” – 2016 Where to Find him? Where to find him? Where to find him?
Speakers 101
101 
Top 98 keynote speakers every event planner must know about
Hubilo Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Featured on Forbes as a “Top 20 Influencer of Chief Marketing Officers” – 2018 #1 Global Content Marketing Influencer – 2018 Listed on Forbes as one of the “Top 20 Influencers of CMO’s” – 2017 Ranked by Apollo Research in the “Top 20 Influencers of Digital Marketers in the USA” – 2016 Where to Find him? Where to find him? Where to find him?
Speakers 98
98 Essential conferences for event planners in 2017
Plan Your Meetings
MAY 30, 2017
There remains a litany of conferences for meeting and event professionals to receive education and valuable networking throughout the duration of 2017. June 14-16, Hollywood, Florida. July 10-13, Miami Beach, Florida. IAVM VenueConnect 2017. ILEA Live 2017. Expect approximately 2,000 participants. ibtm America *.
2017 39
39 
Concerns about using facial analysis at events
Conferences that Work
JANUARY 15, 2024
In 2017, Apple introduced Face ID to unlock its phones and authenticate payments. Some can also track attendee movement inside a venue. “With this fearful logic, organizers should start collecting attendees’ phones at the entrance and remove the CCTV equipment from venues. They have been available since the 1960s.
2023 348
348 
Let's personalize your content