Sophisticated and Chic with a Distinctly Tropical Flair
Greater Fort Lauderdale Offers World Class Dining
More than 40 Golf Courses Designed by Legends of the Game
|  | Greater Fort Lauderdale combines beautiful beaches, all the luxuries of a major metropolis and superior accommodations and meeting space – plus a myriad of activities and off-site venues for groups to enjoy.
Contact: Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
954-767-2466 / www.sunny.org
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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 an award winning Convention and Visitors Bureau that’s ready and willing to help, to year-round sunshine and a wealth of recreational activities, Greater Fort Lauderdale has everything you’ll need to make your meeting a success.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center is ideal for meetings 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. In addition, there are ample pre-function and registration areas. State-of-the-art technology features include video conferencing, an executive teleconference suite and a Cyber Café offering Internet access. The center’s renowned, five-star food and beverage department is well-known for its inspired cuisine.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center is ideal for meetings of all sizes.
This destination offers an impressive variety of group accommodations for all tastes and budgets. Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 33,000 hotel rooms are found in sprawling oceanfront resorts, intimate superior small lodging properties, and everything in between. Several properties, including the new Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, as well as Florida’s first St. Regis Resort, offer ample meeting space. Of the 10,000 rooms that are ideal for meeting and convention business, more than 3,500 are conveniently 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, convenient and user-friendly. With 718 daily flights to more than 50 U.S. cities as well as abroad, Greater Fort Lauderdale is very accessible. 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 cruises through 300 miles of sparkling waterways via yachts, water taxis, riverboats or catamarans, taking in the sights of Millionaire’s Row, yachts of the rich and famous, as well as private islands. Fort Lauderdale is home to Las Olas Boulevard, lined with shops and restaurants, and to the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District, which includes the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Stranahan House, the Museum of Discovery and Science and Blockbuster 3D IMAX 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 past-time at Sawgrass Mills, the second-most visited attraction in Florida. More than 4,000 restaurants in the area offer cuisines of all types, and year-round festivals and events offer unique opportunities for fun. Nature-based group activities include experiencing the Everglades, and cultural attractions include museums dedicated to everything from history to fine art.
More than 40 golf courses include championship resort courses, exclusive private clubs and beautifully maintained municipal facilities designed by legends of the game such as Rees Jones, Raymond Floyd, Robert Trent Jones, and Tom and George Fazio. Luxurious spa resorts include the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Resort Conference Center and Spa, the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort & Spa, the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, the Spa at Lago Mar Resort & Club, the Ocean Sands Resort & Spa, the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa. Plus, the area boasts several first-rate day spas.
Still, your attendees may opt to just relax on our breath-taking, palm-fringed beaches, enjoying the warm water and sunshine. The weather in Fort Lauderdale is second to none – the annual average temperature here is a balmy 77 degrees.
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 shop source for assistance with planning a “Sunsational” meeting, offering an impressive array of services to you and your group.
Our Waters
Greater Fort Lauderdale boasts 23 miles of gold-sand Atlantic beaches, some of which offer diving and snorkeling, right from the shore. But there are also miles of azure inland waterways, where groups can take sightseeing cruises past the luxury homes of millionaires, or enjoy boating or waterfront dining al fresco.
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