Tampa Bay is where dynamic meetings come together nearly effortlessly. Whether you’re at the newly upgraded Tampa Convention Center or strolling the Tampa Riverwalk to award-winning dining, modern hotels and celebrated attractions, the experience is designed for attendees of all abilities, with an easy, stress-free vibe that welcomes people of all backgrounds. It’s something we like to call The Tampa Bay Effect and it’s how we’ll make your meeting shine.
From arrival to departure, and each transportation touchpoint between, it’s easy to get where you need to go. Tampa International Airport ranks as the top Large Airport on J.D. Power’s North America Airport Satisfaction Study. And from the Convention District and cutting-edge hotels to attractions across the city, Tampa Bay proudly offers accessible experiences for guests of all abilities. The city closely collaborates with partners to help ensure specific accessibility guidelines are met.
Plus, if you need to venture beyond the Convention District, simply catch the free, electric streetcar with service every 15 minutes. For a more adventurous experience, take the Pirate Water Taxi, featuring whimsical, pirate-style narration, during your journey.
Running right past the Tampa Convention Center, the Tampa Riverwalk conveniently links many must-experience destinations along one easy-to-access path. With 2.6 miles of scenic waterfront views, stroll or bike to celebrated museums, beautiful parks, award-winning restaurants and unique attractions, such as The Florida Aquarium on the path’s south end. Here you can pet stingrays and meet a host of exotic sealife from all over Florida and beyond.
Among Florida’s oldest communities, Tampa Bay has always been home to a unique blend of people and cultures while maintaining a long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The calendar is stacked with multicultural events, festivals and meetings. Plus, many streets are lined with monuments and parks paying homage to diversity and civil rights leaders.
Tampa Bay was the first U.S. city to host the International Indian Film Academy awards, which was broadcast to billions of Bollywood fans worldwide. The city has hosted repeated Imperial Sessions of the Prince Hall Shriners as well as gatherings of many African American sororities, fraternities and business organizations. People of all backgrounds are welcomed, appreciated and respected just as they are—with hospitality as bright as our sunshine.
Save on the best of the Tampa Riverwalk and walkway beyond. With the Tampa Riverwalk Attraction Pass, take teambuilding to a new level and save 50% on eight attractions found on the iconic walkway, including The Florida Aquarium, the Pirate Water Taxi and the world-class SS American Victory Ship.