SPACE COAST, FL – Florida’s Space Coast lies just 35 miles east of Orlando. As Orlando’s closest beach, the destination offers planners a unique array of meeting and incentive options. The destination boasts a serene, laid-back style ideal for conducting business. And, after the meetings, there are a variety of options which celebrate the Florida lifestyle, from sunny weather to beaches, attractions and more. Best of all, the Space Coast offers tremendous value, appealing to almost any planner’s budget.
According to Rob Varley, executive director of Florida’s Space Coast Office of Tourism, “Our destination offers planners a variety of appeal, with unique hotel meeting options and a beautiful Florida backdrop. Additionally, the value the Space Coast offers makes our destination an approachable and attractive meeting option.” Meeting venues range from the Radisson Resort at the Port, offering more than 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space - the most in the Port Canaveral/Cocoa Beach area - to attractive incentive venues such as the Ron John Caribe Resort, featuring beach villas, direct ocean access, golf and a children’s center. And for groups wanting to go green, our destination includes a variety of Green Lodging facilities, certified by the State of Florida.
From facilities to amenities, planners can choose a variety of programs, options and features. Some highlights of this thriving meetings destination include:
 -The Crowne Plaza Melbourne Resort and Spa’s attractive Meeting Success program, which offers a two-hour response guarantee Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. or a 5 percent master account discount; a CMP-designated professional to manage the meeting details and a standard pre-event welcome meeting with the resort’s meetings director to ensure all final details are intact. |
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-The Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, featuring the Nyami Nyami River Lodge, an indoor, air-conditioned space surrounded by exotic views of giraffes grazing and meandering along the zoo’s Africa region. Facility features include private restrooms, a caterer’s kitchen and private zoo access. The lodge accommodates up to 300, combining indoor and an expansive outdoor space. Meeting packages include zoo admission, kayaking tickets, special animal encounters, and exclusive behind-the-scene tours.
-The Four Points by Sheraton Cocoa Beach features the world’s Largest Surf Complex TM with beach rentals, surfing lessons, a surf travel agency and shopping all under one roof. Ideal for small meetings of up to 12 attendees, groups can dine in the casual Shark Pit Bar & Grill, featuring a 40-ft water wall and a 5,600-gallon shark and exotic fish aquarium.
-The Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront offers a pristine oceanfront setting featuring 10,000 sq. ft of indoor space and another 10,000 sq. ft beachfront pool deck, the largest of its kind in the Space Coast and ideal for Oceanside events and receptions for up to 1,000 people.
For more help with planning your next meeting on Florida's Space Coast visit www.spacecoastmeetingadvisor.com or e-mail us at meetings@space-coast.com.
