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Small-town charm, big-time amenities, and an exciting expansion underway at the Bradenton Area Convention Center top the long list of reasons why you should book your next conference on Florida’s warm and welcoming west coast.
While most famous for its beautiful beaches – frequently recognized by top travel publications like Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure as the best in America – the Bradenton Area also boasts a vibrant downtown, thriving local arts scene, and more one-of-a-kind experiences that make it ideal for attracting and entertaining conference attendees. Best of all, these added perks are just minutes away from the destination’s premier spot for meetings and events, the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
Located by the scenic Manatee River, the Bradenton Area Convention Center is currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar transformation that will result in 112,000 square feet of event space. Set to complete in mid 2025, upgrades include a new ballroom for up to 900 guests and outdoor meeting spaces, in addition to the existing large-scale exhibit hall and intimate conference center that will receive extensive renovations to match a new connected hotel.
The ultimate convenience for meeting planners and attendees, the new Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa at the Bradenton Area Convention Center opens this May with reservations already in the books for its 252 spacious rooms. Upscale amenities include spa services, rooftop dining, and state-of-the-art fitness facilities. The hotel also has 10,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and a convenient, climate-controlled corridor that leads to the Convention Center.
A welcome escape from the everyday, the Bradenton Area provides endless options for after-hours fun. When attendees aren’t taking advantage of the hotel’s on-site perks, they can easily hop over to downtown Bradenton for shopping, waterfront dining, and a variety of rich cultural experiences – great for team building and breakout sessions, too.
Downtown is also the perfect place to catch a ferry ride to picturesque Anna Maria Island for enjoying those famously pristine beaches of sugar-white sand and crystal clear turquoise waters.
And if somehow you’re still not convinced this piece of paradise is the place for your next meeting, maybe sheer proximity and ease will do the trick. The Bradenton Area Convention Center is conveniently located near two international airports – Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Tampa International Airport – and several major highways, making travel a breeze for your attendees.
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