Interior of the 600,000 square-foot Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
Exterior of the waterfront Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
The ideal venue and group accommodations await in Greater Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's unique water taxi system makes it easy to get around
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Contact: Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
800-356-1662 / www.sunny.org/meetings
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Greater Fort Lauderdale offers everything under the sun – literally! – to entice you to plan your next meeting here. From outstanding meeting facilities and a “SUNsational” convention and visitors bureau that’s ready and willing to help to a wealth of recreational activities, Greater Fort Lauderdale has everything you’ll need to make your meeting a success.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB is making it easy for groups to meet responsibly, either by volunteering while attending a convention in Broward County or by offsetting the group’s carbon footprint through Meet Green Broward, a program which donates trees to Broward County Parks.
Delegates can assist a naturalist planting trees in a local park, clean up the waterways, donate to women in need, feed the hungry or help build affordable housing. Visit sunny.org/meetings to see how your group can choose to leave a mark and get in a sunny state of mind.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center is ideal for meetings and budgets of all sizes. Located just minutes from Interstate 95, South Florida’s main north-south artery, the center encompasses 17 acres at the northern end of Port Everglades, which is the world’s second-largest cruise port. At three stories tall, the center offers stunning vistas of the Intracoastal Waterway and the city of Fort Lauderdale.
The Convention Center features 600,000 square feet of flexible function space, including 200,000 square feet of exhibit space, two large ballrooms at 33,000 and 20,000 square feet each and 54,325 square feet of meeting space. State-of-the-art technology features include video conferencing, an executive teleconference suite and a Cyber Café offering Internet access and Wi-Fi capabilities. The center’s renowned five-star food and beverage department is well-known for its inspired cuisine. Take advantage of special summer savings at sunny.org/meetings.
This destination offers an impressive variety of group accommodations, including Florida Green Lodgings and several new beachfront properties. Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 33,000 hotel rooms are found in oceanfront resorts, intimate Superior Small Lodging properties and everything in between. Of the 10,000 hotel rooms that are ideal for meeting and convention business, more than 2,500 are committable and located within a mile of the Convention Center.
Transportation in Greater Fort Lauderdale is a breeze. Colorful water taxis can transport attendees from the Convention Center to popular attractions such as the waterfront Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Las Olas Boulevard, hotels, restaurants and nightspots. Conveniently located approximately two miles from the Convention Center, the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is spacious, easily accessible and user-friendly. With 671 daily flights to more than 60 U.S. cities and abroad, Greater Fort Lauderdale is never far from where you are. The airport is also just minutes from the business district, major hotels, Port Everglades, beaches and major highways.
Private aircraft can land at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, North Perry Airport or the Pompano Beach Airpark. Fort Lauderdale is also a 45-minute drive from airports in West Palm Beach and Miami.
A dazzling waterfront area, world-class shopping, dining and nightlife, as well as unique cultural opportunities are just a few of the area’s attractions. Group activities include cruising through 300 miles of sparkling waterways via yachts, water taxis, riverboats or catamarans. Taking in the sights along Intracoastal Waterways, including private islands, is a Fort Lauderdale standard.
Fort Lauderdale is home to Las Olas Boulevard, lined with shops and restaurants, and the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District, which includes the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Stranahan House, the Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater, the Museum of Art and lively Himmarshee Village.
Greater Fort Lauderdale offers an array of water sports, such as boating, fishing, diving and snorkeling. Shopping is a popular pastime at Sawgrass Mills, the second-most visited attraction in Florida. More than 4,000 restaurants in the area offer cuisines of all types, and if your meeting takes place in October or November, your delegates can enjoy Dine Out Lauderdale, which offers savory three-course menus for $35 at the top 35 restaurants in the area. Nature-based group activities include experiencing the Everglades, and cultural attractions include museums dedicated to everything from history to fine art.
More than 50 golf courses include championship resort courses, exclusive private clubs and beautifully maintained municipal facilities designed by legends of the game like Rees Jones, Raymond Floyd, Robert Trent Jones and Tom and George Fazio. Well-appointed spa resorts include Embassy Suites Deerfield Beach Resort, the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Hollywood Beach Marriott, the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Resort Conference Center & Spa, the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort & Spa, Lago Mar Resort & Club, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale, W Fort Lauderdale, Westin Beach Resort,Fort Lauderdale and The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa. Plus, conference delegates visiting in September can take advantage of Lauderdale Spa Chic, a month-long promotion featuring specialty treatments for $99.
After the meetings, your attendees may opt to unwind along the palm fringed beach or inland waterways, enjoying the balmy temperatures.
The award-winning Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau staff can help you plan your meeting from your initial inquiry to the plane ride home. The CVB is your one-stop source for assistance with planning a “Sunsational” meeting, offering an impressive array of services to you and your group. |
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