PARTNER REPORT

Tampa Bay is where dynamic
meetings happen nearly effortlesslyW

ith cutting- edgevenues, newupgrades to theTampa Convention Center and avibrant array ofamenities, Tampa
Bay meetings come together with aneasy, stress-free vibe. It’s something welike to call The Tampa Bay Effect and it’s
how we’ll make your meeting shine.
Celebrated service for air travelers
from around the world.
The experience begins with landing atJ.D. Power’s top-ranked airport, Tampa
International Airport (TPA), whichoffers world-class service only minutes
from Tampa Bay’s downtown Convention District. TPA just added the newEurowings Discover airline to bring
direct flights from Frankfurt, as well as
Edelweiss Air, which includes flightsfrom Zurich. Plus, Air Canada joined
the roster, with flights from Toronto,
Montreal, Halifax and Ottawa.
The crown jewel of your meeting.
The waterfront Tampa Convention
Center added 18 new meeting rooms
overlooking the sparkling Hillsborough River. Part of a $38 million

expansion, the rooms are the latest
upgrade to the treasured venue that’s
conveniently just steps from modern
hotels, celebrated attractions andmore along the Tampa Riverwalk.
Plus, the new rooms’ walls rearrange
to fit many types of meetings.
And future phases of updates will
give the venue, already the centerpiece of Tampa Bay’s walkable
Convention District, a complete
refresh. Inside, attendees will
benefit from upgraded elevators,escalators, air conditioning and interior
design elements such as new artwork
and wall coverings.
Outside, the venue will be enhanced
to feature a new facade, LED lighting
and more. Rounding out the updates
are new local food and beverage
options from Tampa Bay’s awardwinning culinary scene.
An array of new ways to stay.
Just steps from the Tampa Convention
Center, you’ll find a hotel option forevery attendee. There’s the new JWMarriott Tampa Water Street that boasts
sprawling views, a rooftop pool and
100,000 square feet of event space.
To experience refined luxury, TheTampa EDITION, Tampa Bay’s first five-star hotel, is the ideal choice. This masterpiece of hospitality earned a place on
Travel + Leisure’s 100 Best New Hotels
in the World list for 2023. The Tampa
EDITION features 172 rooms and suites,a rooftop bar, food and beverage spots

Among Florida’s oldest communities,
Tampa Bay has always been home to aunique blend of people and cultures.

spearheaded by a MICHELIN-ranked
chef, a spa and more.
Searching for a unique boutique
hotel? Look no further than Hotel Haya,
just minutes from downtown on thefree streetcar. With midcentury Cuban
flair, Hotel Haya features wraparoundbalconies, stunning artwork and innovative menus, all in historic Ybor City.
Bringing together the world-class
Convention District.
The Tampa Riverwalk conveniently
links the Tampa Convention Centerand must-experience destinations

like gems on a string. With 2.6 miles ofscenic waterfront views, stroll or bike tocelebrated museums, beautiful parks,
award-winning restaurants and unique
attractions.
On the south end, The Florida Aquarium
offers an exotic team-building excursion.
Pet stingrays, meet penguins, get up
close to sea turtles and even set sail ona dolphin-watching cruise. For evening
entertainment, the Straz Center for the
Performing Arts offers a calendar stacked
with traveling Broadway shows, stand-up
comedy’s biggest performers, musical actsand more.

The 2023 MICHELIN Guide to Florida
bestowed Tampa Bay restaurants with acoveted MICHELIN Star—bringing thetotal number of restaurants included in
the guide to 24. On the star-winning list
are the elegant Italian favorite, Rocca, theJapanese cuisine innovator, Koya, and theMediterranean master, Lilac, located in
the city’s first five-star hotel, The Tampa
EDITION.
Plus, Tampa Bay offers two Instagram-worthy food halls, Sparkman Wharfand Heights Public Market at Armature
Works, with an array of award-winning local
craft beer.

Direct routes to adventure.
To explore beyond the Tampa Riverwalk,catch the free, electric streetcar with service every 15 minutes, connecting downtown, historic Ybor City and the Water
Street District. And for truly memorable
transportation, try a Pirate Water Taxi ride
to hotspots all over downtown, featuringwhimsical historical narration.

An array of multicultural meeting
experiences.
Among Florida’s oldest communities,
Tampa Bay has always been home to aunique blend of people and cultures while
maintaining a longstanding commitment
to diversity, equity and inclusion. The
calendar is stacked with multicultural
events, festivals and meetings. Plus, many
streets are lined with monuments andparks paying homage to diversity and civilrights leaders.
Tampa Bay was the first U.S. city to hostthe International Indian Film Academy
awards, broadcast to billions of Bollywood fans worldwide. The city has hosted
repeated Imperial Sessions of the Prince
Hall Shriners as well as gatherings of many

Savor new tastes.
Like a great meeting, good food brings
people together while giving themplenty to talk about. And Tampa Bay’saward-winning culinary scene does
both, with a roster of celebrated restaurants that includes MICHELIN Star-winning innovators and more.

African American sororities, fraternities
and business organizations.
Accessibility is a cornerstone of our city.
From the Convention District and cutting-edge hotels to attractions across thecity, Tampa Bay proudly offers accessible
experiences and adventures for guests ofall abilities. The city closely collaborates
with partners to help ensure that specificaccessibility guidelines are met, so all
visitors feel welcome.
Sustainability meets wellness.
Outside the venue, the innovative Water
Street Tampa neighborhood is the first in
the world to earn WELL Certification for
integrating sustainability and wellness intobuildings and pedestrian spaces. Thereare extra-wide sidewalks to promote foottraffic, water bottle refilling stations, recycling bins and buildings with cutting-edgeenergy conservation.

Discover more at
TampaMeetings.com
today.
CONTACT:
Adam DePiro
Vice President of Convention Sales
P: (813) 342-4061
ADePiro@VisitTampaBay.com