Hello there everyone! Jerm here and I am stepping into the meetings and events side of the equation today to tell you about a great venue I visited the other day in lovely Hyde Park.
We had the opportunity to take a tour of this amazing venue the other day and get an idea of all of the different meetings and options you have if you hold your events here.
This place just oozes class, from the moment you walk into the doors you've stepped into a first class venue. Each Cinebistro is designed for comfort and that was evident from the moment I sat down in one of the lobby chairs as I almost fell asleep it was so comfy.
It got even better once we took a look inside the theaters as its just as relaxing and comfortable a setting. The theaters/auditoriums can easily accommodate small and large groups alike, so as you are thinking about a seminar for a small group, or large private screening for you and 50 or so of your best friends, you are taken care of! Here are just some of the amenities you can expect at Cinebistro:
- Multiple auditoriums and meeting locations able to accommodate small and large groups alike.
- Planning, scheduling, logistics management.
- Comfortable, over-sized leather theatre seating with swivel tables, ideal for taking notes or savoring meals.
- And much more...
And our specially outfitted cocktail bar is just the right setting to unwind, relax, meet new people and socialize with your friends. Stylishly appointed and with an ambiance all its own.
This place truly is a perfect setting for all of your private event needs. From corporate trainings, to seminars, and even cocktail parties at the end of your event, you are sure to want to have your next event there.
The team of professionals are available to help plan, coordinate and deliver an exceptional experience sure to please and impress. I could go on and on about the place, but I 'll let you further inquire with your needs by emailing of calling the amazing
Josephine Ando, Sales and Event Manager to talk about all of the wonderful options you have!
That's all for now, but stay tuned in for more info on Tampa Bay meetings and events from your Tampa Bay team!
Greetings Everyone …
Tampa Bay & Company through its significant commitment to the mission and goals of fostering educational achievement was recognized for its Pursuit of Excellence as an Institutional Member of the National Alliance of Black School Educators.
As a NABSE member,
Tampa Bay & Company will be part of a vibrant and growing network of professionals representing the best and brightest educators working in the educational systems not only in the Tampa Bay area but throughout the country, who all share a deep commitment to improving educational opportunities and achievement within the African American community.
Through the diligent work of the Tampa Bay & Company "Dynamic Duo"
National Sales Manager Sherri Brown and our
DC Senior Account Executive Suzanne “Suz” Cavanaugh Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the National Alliance of Black School Educators Annual Convention in November 13-20, 2016.
More than 3,000 delegates will attend this meeting and Tampa Bay area events which will produce nearly 7,100 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of over $2.8 million
Kudos to the amazing Tampa Bay & Company Sales Team and be sure to stay tuned in for more updates on Tampa Bay conventions & meetings and the continued pursuit of excellence!
Until the next time … peace!
Greetings everyone while I hope you have enjoyed your summer days and with the fall season upon us its never to early to begin planning for the holidays!
So if you are still undecided as to where to host your holiday event, well look no further because here’s another one of Tampa’s best kept secret...The InterContinental Tampa
The InterContinental Tampa hotel can accommodate your group size from 5-700guests, featuring 17,000 square feet of flexible space, divisible ballroom & their multi-tiered amphitheater. The catering professionals at the InterContinental Tampa can provide you with their expertize in organizing a flawless, memorable holiday event with their creative menus that your guests won’t stop talking about.
As an added bonus to your organization when you book your holiday event before September 30, 2010 you will also receive the following offers:
• Complimentary Gift Certificate for your Gift Raffle
• Complimentary Upgrade to Deluxe Bar
• Complimentary Guest Suite for your designated VIP
For more information on how to have a fantabulous event contact the Catering professionals:
Patty Fernandez, Director of Catering 813-286-4032 or pfernandez@intercontampa.com
Robert Hayden, Senior Catering Manager 813-286-4033 or rhayden@intercontampa.com
Note that this offer is not valid on previously contracted holiday event
So as you make your list … be sure to check out the Intercontinental Tampa hotel for your next holiday event or your next meeting.
That's it for now folks, but stay tuned in for more updates on Tampa Bay meetings and Tampa Bay conventions the whereabouts of the Convention Sales Tampa Bay team!
Julia here again with some exciting convention news. This past week the
Tampa Convention Center was host to Badcock & More the Furniture Company who has transformed the Exhibit Hall in a beautiful Furniture Show Room.
The exhibit hall was transformed and looks amazing, with displays of whole room sets all the way down to rugs on the floor. This event showcases their upcoming Fall Collection, as well as their current collection.
Badcock Furniture is here for their Annual Dealer Meeting that has brought in 1,000 attendees and will be here until the middle of this week. We loved having them here in Tampa and hope that they will return to us soon! That's all for now, but stay tuned in for updates on Tampa Bay meetings from me and the rest of the Tampa Bay team!
Hello there Tampa Bay and surrounding areas! We have been hard at work here in recent weeks, particularly our Convention Sales team! So much so, that in the past several weeks, Tampa Bay & Company has received signed contracts from multiple organizations to bring meetings or conventions to Tampa Bay. Combined, these meetings and conventions will produce nearly 30,000 hotel room nights for a total estimated delegate spending of $11.9 million. One example of those successes includes:
The Church of the Brethren will bring its Annual Conference to Tampa Bay in July 2015. More than 4,500 delegates will attend the Annual Conference, which will produce approximately 7,000 hotel room nights for an estimated delegate spending of $2.3 million.
For over 250 years, Brethren have gathered regularly together to worship together, to discuss questions of faith, and to be reacquainted with believers across the country. The first official meeting of this type was in 1742 when Brethren met to reaffirm their unique identity.
30 years later, the event would become an annual occasion held during the observance of Pentecost, as an invitation for the Holy Spirit to once again come down upon the hearts and minds of these believers. Annual Conference is the highest and final legislative authority in the Church of the Brethren, including all matters of procedure, program, polity, and discipline. For more information.
Congratulations to the
Convention Sales team on a job well done, and please join us in welcoming this group, and all groups, to Tampa Bay.
www.Brethren.org! That's all for now, but be sure to stay tuned in for updates on Tampa Bay meetings and things to do in Tampa Bay!
Hello everyone! Happy Monday, and jsut wanted to drop in and let you know that from August 13-19, the
Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and its Jurisdiction, Inc. will hold its Imperial Session in downtown Tampa. The convention is expected to draw more than 15,000 attendees, which will produce nearly 15,000 hotel room nights for an estimated delegate spending of $8 million.
The week-long Imperial Session includes workshops, official meetings, mentoring sessions and the highlight for the conference - the parade on Wednesday, Aug. 18 in Ybor City starting at 6:30pm, featuring bicycles, clowns, strollers and marching clubs.
The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America was established as an Imperial Council of Prince Hall Shriners on June 3, 1893 in Chicago, Ill. The Worldwide Fraternal Shrine Family has a membership of approximately 35,000 throughout the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, England, Spain, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Guam, Thailand, Panama and the Bahamas.
So you guys know the drill, be sure to put on your happy faces and make out attendees feel at home in our wonderful city! That's it for now, but stay tuned in for more updates on Tampa Bay meetings!
Hey guys, jerm here again with another call to everyone to be sure that we welcome the
Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) as it brings its LandWarNet conference to downtown Tampa next week. The conference will be held from Aug. 3-5 and will take place at the
Tampa Convention Center.
Approximately 6,500 delegates are expected to attend the annual conference, producing 10,000 hotel room nights for an estimated economic impact of $3 million. Now that's allot of coin folks!
With more than 31,000 members, AFCEA International, established in 1946, is a non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence and global security.
AFCEA supports local chapters, sponsors events, publishes the award-winning SIGNAL Magazine, promotes education and provides member benefits - all with the purpose of equipping its members to meet government's challenges and to further their careers. To learn more, log on to
www.AFCEA.org.
As usual lets extend a great big Tampa Bay team welcome to this group and make them feel at home in our city! That's all for now, but be sure to stay tuned in for more updates on Tampa Bay meetings and Tampa Bay area events!
Hey there Tampa Bay...it's Julia again reporting on one of our own winning an amazing award. Fresh back from a week long venture to Naples, FL and the Florida Society of Association Executives' (FSAE) Annual Conference, where she was the Annual Conference Co-Chair, Tampa Bay & Company's Lisa Chamberlain, CMP has won the 2010 Rising Star Award.
This award is to honor an FSAE Executive Member or Associate Member who has contributed significant time and talent to FSAE’s or the FSAE Foundation’s success or within their current job, so for all of Lisa's hard work, congratulations for a job well done.
Along with the Rising Star award there are also two others that are given at the Annual Conference: the Executive of the Year and the Associate of the Year. The Executive of the Year award goes to Eleanor Warmack who is the Executive Director of Florida Parks and Recreations Association and for Associate of the Year the winner is Karen Hallern of the Renaissance at Sea World. Tampa Bay and Company wishes to congratulate all of these ladies on their accolades. That's it for now but stay tuned in for more info on Tampa Bay meetings and your Convention sales Tampa Bay team!
Hello everyone. Hope you had a wonderful productive weekend as I did! Just wanted to stop in and give you some information about one of our many unique venue locations here in Tampa Bay for hosting your meeting or event!
Let me welcome you to the Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa’s newest premier destination center. Believe me when I say that this places has plenty of breathtaking views, a variety of spaces and unique settings to take your event to the next level!
Here are just some of the features of what its like to hold a special event or meeting here: - Waterfront Views
- Central Location
- Private and Semi-private Spaces
- Wi-Fi Available
- In-house A/V
- On-site Catering
- Customized Menus
- Access to Galleries
Be sure to check out the
guidelines policy to see just what all types of events you can hold, as well as the
layouts and floor-plans.
When it comes to dining/catering options, rest assured that all your needs will be taken care of by the wonderful staff of the Columbia Cafe, yes the same
Columbia Restaurant group that has that famous 1905 Salad on the menu that you have been hearing about!
Your special event will be elevated to a spectacular event at the Tampa Bay History Center. For rental information, please call 813.229.5529 or e-mail tbhc@columbiarestaurant.com.
That's it folks, be sure to check out the Tampa Bay History Center for all your meeting space needs, and check back here for more updates on Tampa Bay meetings and Tampa Bay History Center related Tampa Bay area events!
Tampa Bay & Company representatives will hit the road this week to attend the annual
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) World Education Congress (WEC) in Vancouver, Canada.
MPI is the meetings and events industry's largest and most vibrant global community, comprised of more than 24,000 members belonging to 71 chapters and clubs worldwide. The WEC is MPI's largest trade-show and offers a multitude of educational opportunities, as well as the chance to attend networking events and seminars.
While at the trade-show, Tampa Bay & Company will partner with Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater to market the entire bay area as a premier meetings destination. During the show, Tampa-St. Petersburg will host a client event to further promote our facilities, venues and attractions. More than 3,600 attendees are expected to be at this year's annual event.
That's it for now folks, but stay tuned in for more updates on Tampa Bay meetings and Tampa Bay conventions the whereabouts of the Convention Sales Tampa Bay team!
Hello everyone! Just a quick update on a group that will be coming to town shortly, so be sure to have those smiling faces on and welcome our out of town visitors!
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, July 24 through Friday, July 30. In all, over 13,550 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce more than 20,100 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of $7.2 million.
One example of these meetings and conventions is the
Florida Board of Bar Examiners' Summer State Exams 2010. This meeting will welcome 2,900 delegates to Tampa Bay, producing over 6,900 hotel room nights for an estimated delegate spending of $3 million.
In Florida the admission of attorneys to the practice of law is a judicial function. This board is an administrative agency of the Supreme Court of Florida created by the Court to handle matters of bar admission.
The primary purpose of the character and fitness screening before admission to The Florida Bar is to protect the public and safeguard the judicial system. The primary purpose of the bar examination is to ensure that all who are ultimately admitted have demonstrated minimum technical competence. To learn more about the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, visit
www.FloridaBarExam.org. Stay tuned in for more news on upcoming meetings and conventions in Tampa Bay...
Hello everyone! Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) for its 47th Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition.
The Annual Conference will take place at the
Tampa Convention Center from July 11-14, and will welcome 1,200 delegates to Tampa Bay, producing 4,875 hotel room nights for an estimated delegate spending of $1.4 million.
The conference includes activities such as education sessions, exhibit floor, breakfast, lunch and evening receptions, Annual Business Meeting and Breakfast, and more. With 10,000 members, ASHE is the largest association devoted to optimizing the health care physical environment. To learn more about ASHE, visit
www.ASHE.org.
That's all for now, but be sure to stay tuned in for more updates on Tampa Bay meetings!
Hey Tampa Bay... Alex here to tell you why you should book your meetings with
Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore. Now there are plenty of reasons to book at the Crowne, like:
- Complimentary Wireless High Speed Internet
- 14,000 sq. ft. of flexible banquet, meeting space and pre-function space
- Your very own Crowne Meetings Director
- Great location in the famed Westshore District for your attendees
But in addition to those great reasons, if you book your meetings or seminars between now and December 31, 2010, 5% of food and beverage costs will be donated to the Wildlife Fund.
As an added bonus your organization will also receive the following:
- 20% off discount on audio visual
- 20% off discount on all food & beverages
- Complimentary wireless internet
- (2) complimentary meals for staff members
- Double points or airline mileage for new or current priority club members
For more information or to book your next group, Please call the sales office at 813-287-1050, and stay tuned in for more updates on Tampa Bay meetings and convention related news!
Hello everyone! Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, June 19 through Friday, June 25. In all, over 4,500 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce more than 5,600 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of $2.8 million.
One example of these meetings and conventions is the
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation's Annual Conference and Expo. This conference will welcome 1,500 delegates to Tampa Bay, producing nearly 2,700 hotel room nights for an estimated delegate spending of $1.7 million.
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1967, is a unique alliance of nearly 6,000 members from around the world united by one mission - to increase the understanding and beneficial use of medical instrumentation through effective standards and educational programs, and publications. To learn more, visit
www.aami.org.
Please join us in welcoming this group, as well as all meetings and conventions, to the Tampa Bay area! That's all for now folks, but feel free to check back often for more updates on Tampa Bay meetings and Tampa Bay area events related conventions!
Hello Everyone! My name is Julia Ousley and I can't wait to start sharing information about Tampa with you.
Summer nights are starting again at
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and this year is going to be the best they have ever had. They are amping up the fun with more entertainment, more special effects and more reasons to stay and play each night from June 11 to August 15. This year their thrill rides will be amplified with pulsating sights and sounds to intesify the experience and their new live show Kinetix explodes onto the stage in Gwazi Park at 9 p.m.
Kinetix will bring together live musicians, singers, dancers and artists for non-stop 30-minute contemporary rock show that delivers awesome effects.
DJs will also be in the park throughout the night to get the crowd pumping and every Friday and Saturday night, guests can participate in a Dance Challenge to show off their best moves. The best dancers will be selected throughout Friday and Saturday nights to compete in a dance off at 7 p. m. in Desert Grill with the first place winners each night to receive 4 tickets to Busch Gardens, Adventure Island or SeaWorld.
Park hours for Summer Nights are extended until 9 p. m. Sundays through Thursdays and until 10 p. m. Fridays and Saturdays. Summer nights is included with a day's paid admission or any annual pass. For more information visit
BuschGardens.com, and stay tuned in for more Tampa Bay meetings related updates on things to do in Tampa Bay!
If you are in Tampa for business, leisure or both, discover the stunning new transition that’s both Wonderfully Wyndham and Quintessentially Quorom .
What was formerly known as the Quorum Hotel is now the
Wyndham Tampa Westshore!
This premiere hotel offers 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space, 272 spacious guest rooms, four junior suites and two executive suites and an executive club level, is just two miles from
Tampa International Airport and
Raymond James Stadium and positioned directly between two of Tampa’s largest shopping malls, many fabulous restaurants & entertainment venues all within walking distance.
For your added convenience, the Wyndham provides complimentary shuttle service to the airport and to all Tampa attractions within a three-mile radius of the hotel and is easily accessible to other major venues such as the Tampa Convention Center, Old Hyde Park, Busch Gardens, Ybor City via Interstate 275.
At the Wyndham Tampa Westshore there’s daily innovative evenings; with interactive entertainment & exhibits
Take advantage of the Wyndham Tampa Bay Meetings Incentive Specials
- 20% Discount on Government meetings
- 25 % off when you plan your meeting
- Book your meeting today and receive a $250 gift card
- Wyndham Reward Points
So don’t delay booking your next meeting in Tampa at the Wyndham
Visit the website at
www.wyndhamhoteltampa.com
Hello all! Jerm here with a special Tampa Bay conventions and meetings related update for you guys!
It’s that time to take advantage of the Sweet Summer Heat and the Sweet Summer Deals at the
Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore!
BOOK YOUR MEETINGS OR SEMINARS BETWEEN
JUNE 14, 2010 - SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 AND RECEIVE:
- 20% OFF DISCOUNT ON AUDIO VISUAL
- 20% OFF DISCOUNT ON ALL FOOD & BEVERAGE
- COMPLIMENTARY WIRELESS INTERNET
- DOUBLE POINTS OR AIRLINE MILEAGE FOR NEW OR CURRENT PRIORITY CLUB MEMBERS
The deals don't get much sweeter than that folks, so for more information or to book your next meeting, Please call 813-405-1183 and ask for Jacqueline May!
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to announce that the
Daughters of Isis recently honored National Sales Manager Sherri Brown with the Outstanding Woman in the Community Award. The annual award was presented to Brown at the Annual Awards event, which was held on March 13, and recognizes women who have shown dedication to help better the Tampa community.
The Daughters of Isis is an auxiliary of Prince Hall Shriners with the purpose of uniting members of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine into one common bond of friendship. The Daughters practice charity and benevolence and inculcate honor and integrity as symbolized in the legend of the Egyptian Queen, the goddess Isis.
The organization stresses the development of powerful leaders, encourages health awareness among youth and adults, provide effective networking among members and other organizations. Since its inception, the organization has grown from 12 courts to over 200 courts in the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy and Japan.
That's it for now gang, but be sure to stay tuned in for more updates on Tampa Bay conventions, and news about our amazing sales managers from your Tampa Bay team!
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and Tampa Bay conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, April 24 through Friday, April 30. In all, more than 4,200 delegates will attend these meetings and Tampa Bay area events, which will produce nearly 8,400 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of over $4.4 million.
One example of these meetings and conventions is the Association of Clinical Research Professionals' Annual Conference & Exposition, being held at the Tampa Convention Center. This conference will welcome 3,000 attendees, producing over 5,700 hotel room nights for an estimated delegate spending of over $3.4 million.
The Association of Clinical Research Professional (ACRP) is the primary resource for clinical research professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, and those in hospital, academic medical centers and physician office settings. ACRP was founded in 1976 to address the distinct educational and networking needs of research nurses and others who supported the work of clinical investigations. To learn more, visit
www.acrpnet.org.
Please join us in welcoming this group, as well as all meetings and conventions, to the Tampa Bay area!
Well it is Linda Mummert signing on again. I hope your weekend was enjoyable. Down to business.. …
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the Tampa Bay meetings and conventions being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, April 10 through Friday, April 16. In all, more than 16,300 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce nearly 9,800 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of $3.4 million.
One example of these meetings and conventions is the Florida State Thespian Society’s (FSTS) Annual Festival. This conference will welcome 1,000 thespians to Tampa Bay, producing nearly 5,900 hotel room nights for an estimated delegate spending of $1.14 million.
The FSTS is committed to presenting the very best work from high schools across the State of Florida. The FSTS Annual Festival has been held in Tampa for several years and is scheduled to return through 2013. For more information, log on to www.flthespian.com.
Please join us in welcoming this group, as well as all meetings and conventions, to the Tampa Bay area!
It is over and out for now until I have new developments in the Convention Sales department of Tampa Bay and Company.
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