Florida maintains its growth across the state, with new hotels and renovations happening at a breakneck speed—in just the first two months of 2021, 29 hotels opened. Here’s a sampling of what’s new.

These unique outdoor spaces in Florida will up the ante at your next meeting—and help keep attendees comfortable in the open air as they return to in-person events.

CVB professionals in some of Florida’s most popular meetings destinations offer their predictions for pandemic recovery and future business in the Sunshine State.

Resiliency and creative problem solving was on display this past year as Florida meeting planners moved dates, embraced hybrid and virtual meetings and more.

What’s it like to travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands right now—and are any meetings happening? Contributing writer Jennifer Juergens details a recent trip to St. Thomas and a tour of The Ritz Carlton, St. Thomas.

What are planners saying about the future of meetings in Miami and Fort Lauderdale? We talk to some seasoned experts about the industry outlook, new venues and more. 

Together Again Expo, at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center, was the first convention held at the center since the outbreak of COVID-19. Meetings Today’s Jennifer Juergens reports on the experience.

Already done the tour of theme parks, beaches and golf courses in Florida? There’s still plenty of only-in-Florida activities you can organize for your meeting group. Read more.

While most services offered by CVBs and DMOs are free, some planners still go directly to hotels and other suppliers when they set up their events. These Florida CVB and DMO professionals explain why meeting planners should rethink that approach.

Across Florida, there are many distilleries serving spirits made from local ingredients with creative spaces to match. Here are five spots meetings groups will love.