Florida to Host Big Conventions, Right on Schedule, Despite Irma

September 15, 2017

When it comes to CVBs proving that their destinations have recovered from a hurricane like Irma, there is a corollary phrase to “show me the money.” It’s called “show me the attendees,” and three of the top convention destinations in Florida can do just that — they have big events starting on schedule in their convention centers next week.

If there is such a thing as irrefutable proof that a destination is back on its ‘A’ game, it’s large groups of attendees coming to town after the planners of their events have checked out the destination post-hurricane and decided it’s in good shape to host their events.

According to a story from Meeting Professionals International, the most dramatic example of event experts pronouncing a destination “A-Okay” is in Florida’s largest convention city, Orlando.

Read the story.

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