Coastal Meetings

THE BOARDWALK BEACH RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER

The Boardwalk Beach Resort & Convention Center is ideally situated on the white sandy beaches of Panama City Beach and offers a unique variety of accommodation choices as well as a flexible convention center boasting more than 40,000 sq. ft. of spacious indoor and outdoor convention and banquet space.We offer all of the elements needed to make your event memorable, including full-service, on-site catering and a dedicated staff of professionals.

Our venue features
• Flexible, free expanse meeting, exhibit and banquet space
• 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
• Eight breakout rooms and spacious pre-function areas
• Executive boardroom
• Business center
• Comprehensive on-site F&B services
• Professional staff dedicated to creating successful events

With a facility that can accommodate groups from 20 to 2,000, we will not only meet your needs, but exceed your expectations.

Resort amenities include
• Fully equipped and elegantly appointed units—all with views of the Gulf
• On-property indoor/outdoor dining
• 2,500 sq. ft. zero-entry pool
• Two hot tubs
• Fitness center, sauna and steam room
• On-site massage facilities
• Beach activities

For more information about hosting your next meeting, event or conference at The Boardwalk Beach Resort& Convention Center, contact our group sales department at 850/230-4620 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Amy Harris, Director of Marketing
Valerie Gaglione, Director of Sales
Boardwalk Beach Resort
850/234-3484
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WILMINGTON, NC WHERE RIVER & SEA COME TOGETHER FOR EXTRAORDINARY MEETINGS

One destination. And four unique settings act as the backdrop for a boundless bounty of experiences in a historic downtown river district and on three colorful island beaches. Waterfront views and the newest and largest meeting and convention facility on the North Carolina coast create the perfect setting for your next meeting, and offer an exceptional range of attractions, restaurants and activities within walking distance. Meeting in Wilmington, NC’s historic river district with island beaches nearby means variety for everyone.We cater to small businesses, big associations, large corporations, family reunions or somewhere in between.

Offer your group more with Wilmington’s spectacular 107,000 sq. ft. riverfront convention center and multiple hotels, connected by nearly two miles of riverwalk. Attendees can arrive early or stay late to enjoy our three beach towns or the historic charm of Wilmington. Together, this dynamic port city and its neighboring beaches offer one destination where your group can enjoy the business at hand from a fresh perspective. Surrounded by water, history and natural beauty, meet in Wilmington and our island beaches, where getting down to business is an absolute pleasure.

John Sneed
Convention Sales Manager,
W/CFC CVB Wilmington and NC’s Cape Fear Coast
800/650-9064, ext. 125
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BAY WATCH RESORT IS THE PERFECT SETTING FOR COASTAL MEETINGS

Location! Location! Location! Located oceanfront in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Bay Watch Resort and Conference Center is the perfect location for meeting planners looking for the best of both worlds—conference space and leisure opportunities. Guests enjoy a resort spanning three acres and boasting more than 600 feet of prime Atlantic Ocean frontage. “We’ve been pleased with the number of groups who return year after year, but there’s always room for new groups to come visit,” states General Manager Sean Griffith. “Who doesn’t want to meet oceanfront?” He says with a smile. “You can enjoy the beach when you’re done with your meeting.” Bay Watch Resort boasts 6,500 sq. ft. of oceanfront conference space that can be converted into pre-function space, banquet space, meeting rooms, 10 breakout areas/classrooms and exhibit space.

The resort provides AV and technical services on site. In regard to conferences and conventions, Bay Watch tends to attract government, military, education, executives, associations, school/student group and groups that require catering or small group breakouts into classroom meeting space. Other groups that also find BayWatch attractive include golf groups, sports travel teams/tourism, reunions and weddings. In North Myrtle Beach, couples can still get married on the beach, so it’s a popular location for destination weddings and vow renewals. Bay Watch Resort is surrounded by nationally recognized golf courses, and the resort’s staff can assist in booking tee times for guests while they’re in town or prior to arrival, if there’s time to fit in a round during the conference or as part of a group outing.

Accommodations include studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom suites with full kitchens and private balconies. Resort facilities include covered parking; an upscale oceanfront restaurant and lounge; a beach bar; and an array of 18 Jacuzzis, kiddie pools, pools and lazy rivers.

Additional amenities include a convenience store, fitness center, spa services, business center and wi-fi throughout the resort. Free motorcoach parking is available on site. Group rate discount on rooms is available by calling a group sales specialist at 866/270-2263.

Social Media Presence
Facebook: facebook.com/baywatchresort
Twitter: @BayWatchResort
Facebook: facebook.com/myrtlebeachgroupsales
Twitter: @MBGroupSales

Kelly Pratt Director of Sales 866/270-2263
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HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER

1375 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: 239/321-8120
Fax: 239/344-5962
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Website: harborsideevents.com

CONTACTS: Rose Rundle, General Manager; Andrew Thompson, Assistant General Manager; Sue Robbins, Event Sales Coordinator

DESCRIPTION: Discover the city of Fort Myers, the perfect setting for your next meeting. Imagine a beautiful convention facility located within an extraordinary subtropical environment, where you can enjoy sunshine and balmy tropical breezes year-round. Stately Royal Palms line the shaded boulevards along the wide Caloosahatchee River. Crimson bougainvillea, lavender jacaranda and sweet-scented hibiscus dot city parks. Flavor this vision with colorful sailboats in the sunset and fresh-off-the-dock seafood, and you have just a taste of Southwest Florida paradise.

LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION: We are located five miles west of I-75 and 20 minutes from the Southwest Florida International Airport.

LODGING: Approximately 600 nearby sleeping rooms.

CATERING SERVICES: We have an exclusive contract with Centerplate for all food and beverage services.

GUEST SERVICES & FACILITIES: Audio-visual equipment, pipe and drape, tables, chairs, wireless Internet access, portable stage, house sound and lighting, electric, plumbing and telephone, on-site food and beverage service, 12’W x 14’H loading dock with drive-through access.

PARKING: Metered parking surrounds Harborside Event Center, and a 500-space parking garage is located across the street.

MAIN MEETING FACILITIES: 30,000 sq. ft. unobstructed view, divides into five rooms.

EXHIBIT AREA(S): 30,000 sq. ft. MEETING ROOMS: 9

EMERALD COAST CONVENTION CENTER

Just off a stretch of emerald green waters and sugar white sand beaches in Northwest Florida stands the Emerald Coast Convention Center, an impressive, modern facility within view of the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

The Gem of Northwest Florida
The convention center is central to the three Florida communities of Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island, and is just minutes from the heart of Destin. Access to the Emerald Coast Convention Center is convenient by both car and air. Interstate 10 is within 20 miles to the north while the Northwest Florida Regional Airport is a short 10-minute drive away. Moderate, year-round temperatures with stunning sunrises and sunsets make the Emerald Coast an idyllic setting, and each day provides a wonderful backdrop for your event. Yet it is the facility and our team that will make your event stand out.

Functional and Flexible
The Emerald Coast Convention Center features 35,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space, including a 21,000 sq. ft. free expanse, multi-function room with soaring 24-foot ceilings and 12 breakout meeting rooms that vary in size from 450 to 1,200 sq. ft.

Cutting‐Edge Capabilities
The convention center is designed to make any setup and tear down easy. Load in and out via our sloping drive in ramp that opens through a 13’ x 14’ exterior door into our Emerald Ballroom I. Behind the scenes, the simple layout and extra wide two thoroughfares make navigating the back hallways simple and problem free. Beyond the physical attributes of the facility, the Emerald Coast Convention Center boasts state-of-the-art audio-visual capabilities, both in the large multipurpose room and every breakout meeting room. Plus, high-speed wireless Internet access, always complimentary, is available throughout the building for everyone.

Catering That Participants Crave
Along with our flexible, usable space for events, tournaments and competitions, the food and beverage service offered at the Emerald Coast Convention Center will be key to your successful event. Award winning Executive Chef Mark Hall, C.E.C., helms our catering services provided by Aramark, running a 6,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art kitchen. His culinary creations win rave reviews month in and month out.

Superlative Service Every Time
The most defining attribute of the Emerald Coast Convention Center, however, is the service. The professionalism the team presents is rivaled only by the warmth of their hospitality. Accommodating your requests, no matter how unusual or specific, is always a pleasure and will be carried out to perfection every time. To ensure extraordinary results are achieved, an event coordinator is assigned to work with you from beginning to end of your event so that every facet of every function—room layout, A/V needs, food and beverage requests and more—takes place as specified and according to plan. Attention to detail and a get-it-done attitude guarantee success from your initial contact throughout your entire event and at your departure.

Where to Stay and What to Do
The Emerald Coast, with its 24 miles of sugar white sand beaches, is bustling with activity and accommodations. Accommodation options number more than 13,000 possibilities, from resort condominiums to service oriented resorts, hotels and motels. Leisure activities include worldclass golf, deep-sea fishing from the Destin Harbor, water sports, shopping at Destin Commons and more, plus a host of family-friendly attractions, with our glorious beaches taking center stage. Dining opportunities abound, with enough variety to suit any taste or budget.

Emerald Coast Convention Center
Tisha Maraj, Sales & Marketing Manager
Emerald Coast Convention Center
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. 850/609‐3800 • 877/574-5123
emeraldcoastconventioncenter.com
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