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101 NE Third Avenue Suite 100, 33301
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The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County convention center is undergoing a $1.3 billion expansion. Phase 1 of the newly expanded West convention center building is now complete, and we are open for business. Boasting a total of 800,000 sq ft of space including 350,000 sq ft of exhibit space our venue offers endless possibilities to meeting planners. Phase 2 of the East convention center building expansion is well under way and will encompass a total of 1.2 million sq ft of space, a 65K sq ft waterfront ballroom, 6-acre outdoor tropical plaza, an 801 room OMNI headquarter hotel and a water taxi and yacht charter dock. Phase 2 slated for completion in 2025.

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Hotels551
Convention center800,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms33,000
Guest rooms at 1 hotel-
Special event venues235
Average room rate$123.00
Occupancy rate67.7%
Restaurants4,061
Daily food cost$71.00
Tax rate6%
Venue typeCVB

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Distance from Fort Lauderdale/ Hollywood International Airport airport 3 mi

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African-American Research Library & Cultural Center
African-American Research Library & Cultural Center
Museum
60,000 sq ft jewel, only third of its kind in the U.S. A main library and a unique children's library with more Black history books and books written by Blacks than any other facility in the country. The auditorium and exhibit areas provide opportunities to exchange ideas and cultural values as well as promote an understanding and appreciation of the contributions of persons of African descent. Mon-Wed 10am-8pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm, Closed Sundays. Free
2650 NW 6th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US 33311
Airboat Adventures at Sawgrass Recreation Park
Airboat Adventures at Sawgrass Recreation Park
Park
Embark on a thrilling airboat tour through the Everglades followed by Reptile, Glades and Exotic Wildlife Exhibits featuring more than 100 adopted & rescued mammals and reptiles. Hold an alligator and see a Florida Panther. Group rates, ample bus parking, exclusive Private Adventures & Nighttime Airboat Adventures available. Try Gator Bites, tacos, burgers & more at The Gator Grill open daily. Tours daily starting at 9am until 4pm. Adults $22.95, children 4-12 years $12.95, under-4 free. Prices subject to change.
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Aloha Watersports
Aloha Watersports
Recreation
Parasailing, wave runners, hobie cats, weenie rides, kite surfing, wind surfing, peddle boats, paddle boards, kayaks, snorkeling, scuba, speedboat rides and sea rocket. Daily 9am-5pm.
3030 Holiday Dr.
Fort Lauderdale
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B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale
Recreation
4 mi
FLA Live Arena
FLA Live Arena
Recreation
Featuring some of the world’s hottest concerts, sporting events and family shows.
1 Panther Parkway
Sunrise, FL 33323
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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Museum
Subtropical historic house museum of two American artists on 35-acres of Fort Lauderdale beach. Tue-Sun 9am-4pm. Closed Mondays and some holidays. Adults $20, children 6-12 $16, grounds only $10, under 6 free.
900 N Birch Rd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Theater
Located in the heart of the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District, this stunning multi-theater complex offers world-class events in a tropical waterfront setting.
201 SW 5th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach
Recreation
16 mi
Flamingo Gardens
Flamingo Gardens
Recreation
Celebrating its 90th Anniversary! 60-acre botanical gardens and Everglades wildlife sanctuary. Exotic & native plants & Florida’s “Champion” trees. Bird of Prey Center & free-flight walk-through aviary, alligators, flamingos, bobcat, black bear & Florida panthers. Open 9:30am-5pm daily. Adults $19.95, children 3-11 $12.95. Narrated tour by tram & Wildlife Encounter shows are included.
3750 S. Flamingo Rd.
Davie, FL 33330
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Galleria Mall
Galleria Mall
Shopping
World-class shopping, dining and nightlife steps from the beach. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12-6pm. Restaurants enjoy later hours.
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park
Park
Family-friendly, one of South Florida’s top entertainment destinations. The Village at Gulfstream Park features national retailers, world-class art galleries and an array of international restaurants and family-style dining options in a lush, Mediterranean-inspired setting. Free parking and admission.
901 S. Federal Hwy.
Hallandale Beach
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Hard Rock Live
Hard Rock Live
The new 7,000-person capacity Hard Rock Live will sellout crowds. Primed as the epicenter of South Florida entertainment, the new venue will host state-of-the art technical capabilities that will support A-list celebrity performances as well as award shows, sporting events and nationally televised programs. Acoustically pure with unobstructed sightlines, the venue will be a stand-out option for entertainers and tours across the country as well as drawing internationally acclaimed acts.
One Seminole Way
Hollywood
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History Fort Lauderdale
History Fort Lauderdale
Broward County’s largest concentration of historic properties on the banks of the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The crown jewel of this district is the 1905 New River Inn, first Broward building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which today houses a museum of history & archaeology. The museum is part of a full educational campus which includes the King Cromartie Museum of Pioneer History (1907 home), the Philemon Bryan House (1905 home), a full-service Library and Research Center, and an 1899 replica schoolhouse. Guided tours daily at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Tue-Fri 12-4pm, Sat & Sun 9:30am-4pm. Adults $15, seniors $12, students $7. No charge for accompanied children 6 and under, nor active and senior military members.
219 SW 2nd Ave.
Fort Lauderdale
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Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
Recreation
2.2-mile brick-paved promenade. A haven for joggers, bicyclists, rollerbladers and all who would prefer to take in the action from the comfort of one of the countless eateries and cafés along the way.
A1A east to ocean between Sheridan St.
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Jungle Queen Riverboat
Jungle Queen Riverboat
Recreation
What better way to spend your evening than a sail to our tropical isle for an All You Can Eat Dinner & Variety show? Or, maybe you’re just looking for an exciting sightseeing cruise. Daily, fully narrated sightseeing cruises down the "Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale’s historic New River. See Millionaire’s Row, and exotic birds, monkeys, lemurs and an alligator exhibition at our Island Village. More than 18 million people from all over the world came to visit since 1935. Sightseeing cruises depart twice daily. Dinner cruises depart at 6pm.
801 Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd (A1A)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Las Olas Boulevard
Las Olas Boulevard
Shopping
Fort Lauderdale's premier shopping and dining district providing a rich history of unique architecture, cool breezeways and eclectic shopping. Las Olas Boulevard is at the forefront of everything from fashion boutiques and art galleries to memorable restaurants, sidewalk cafes and bars. Stroll the boulevard mornings or evenings and experience the sophisticated elegance that is Las Olas.
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Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
Recreation
9 mi
Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District
Recreation
Located along the New River offering an array of exciting entertainment options with world-class concerts, events, unique galleries and dining -- Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Florida Grand Opera, Fort Lauderdale History Center, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, Bonnet House and the Stranahan House. The 22-block district includes Las Olas Boulevard for fashion, dining and nightlife.
Downtown Fort Lauderdale
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Sawgrass Mills Mall
Sawgrass Mills Mall
Shopping
A true shopping destination! Visit the largest outlet and value retail center in the United States showcasing more than 350 stores, 100 exclusive to South Florida. The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills feature an impressive collection of 70 luxury outlet brands. A variety of dining options are available including 14 restaurants and two food courts. Mon-Sat 10am-9:30pm, Sun 11am-8pm.
12901 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Sunrise, FL
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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Open 24/7. This integrated resort includes the world’s first ever Guitar Hotel, a new spa, 13.5 acres of recreational waterscape, premier meeting and convention space, state-of-the-art entertainment venue, retail shops and much more. The unique architectural and engineering masterpiece offers guests and gamers a rock-star worthy destination unlike any other. The casino gaming floor boasts nearly 200 table games and more than 3,100 slot machines. The 195,000- square-foot casino includes a High Limit Slots room with denominations ranging from $1 to $1,000, and non-smoking gaming rooms for both slots and high-limit slots. Additions also include a 45-table Poker Room with a semi-private area and a tournament table with elevated stadium seating.
One Seminole Way
Hollywood
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Riverwalk Activities
Riverwalk Activities
Recreation
Rent a kayak or paddleboard and explore the never-ending waterways in Fort Lauderdale or rent a bicycle and follow the Riverwalk down to Las Olas where you can hop around the boutiques and galleries or head to the beach. If preferred, a guided adventure can be arranged.
220 SW 3rd Ave.
Fort Lauderdale
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Water Taxi
Water Taxi
Recreation
You haven’t seen South Florida until you’ve seen it from the Water Taxi. Your ticket allows all day on-and-off in Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, and amazing savings on the best dining, shopping, and attractions. Water Taxis run from 10am-10pm, with discounted tickets available in the evening.
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Lip Smacking Foodie Tours
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours
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Lip Smacking Foodie Tours hosts award-winning VIP group dining experiences with visits to the top restaurants throughout the United States. Choose either a daytime activity or evening dine-around where groups are escorted immediately to the best tables in the house at the most-sought-after restaurants to enjoy a parade of signature dishes and craft cocktails at each venue, all with complete VIP service. This unique experience gives guests the opportunity to sit next to different colleagues at each venue to mix, mingle, and easily network. Each tour is led by a professional guide specializing in escorting large groups with utmost care, who personalizes each experience with fun and engaging information along the way. Lip Smacking Foodie Tours are both an entertaining activity and unique dining experience melded into one, that are sure to add new vitality to meeting events, from conferences to team building. All-Inclusive Group Dining When meeting planners book a corporate group event through Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, the entire group is assured a top-notch dining experience with three to four signature dishes at each restaurant. Our affordable tours are priced per person with tax and gratuities included. The only thing not included are drinks. However, a beverage package upgrade is available, which provides guests a signature cocktail at various stops. Build Your Network Our exclusive experiences provide the ultimate networking opportunities. At a typical sit-down dinner, you’re lucky to engage the person to the left and right of you. Because our tours take place at multiple restaurants, with walking in between, there are countless opportunities to interact with different people when you sit down at each venue and as you traverse along the way. Our experiences not only provide more ways to network, but a more convivial way to do so. Large Groups Welcome Lip Smacking Foodie Tours is ideal for groups, small or large. Our experiences can accommodate groups from as few as 1 to as many as 500 guests, making us an ideal choice for any corporate group event. Stress-Free Booking Process Booking a tour is stress-free and allows you to enjoy the company of your guests more easily. You’ll take comfort knowing that everything is taken care of from the moment the tour is booked to the minute it concludes. Since the menu is already set, you have nothing to worry about. Just remember to submit ahead of the tour date any dietary restrictions and food allergies for anyone in your group. Feel Like a VIP at Each Stop With Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, you and your group members never have to worry about waiting in line to get into a top restaurant or being shown to a less than desirable table. On our tours, everyone is treated like a VIP with immediate seating upon arrival. What’s more, your group may receive a special warm welcome personally from the restaurant chef. Menus can be printed featuring your logo, too, which can be an added bonus for all those Instagram moments you share. For added ease, we can even arrange transportation pick-up and drop-off, as well as an event photographer. And for groups that desire an extra luxe experience, we can also arrange for an evening helicopter ride over the glittering lights of The Strip. A Memorable Experience for All Lip Smacking Foodie Tours offers a way to gather and dine that few have experienced, and all are sure to remember. Our one-of-a-kind tours are special, from the first stop to the last. It’s an experience that attendees will reminisce about long after they leave. Location, Location, Location One of the best reasons to book is the convenient and efficient way the experience is designed. All restaurants are within an easy walking distance of each other. The short stroll allows your group members a chance to engage in prime networking opportunities before heading to the next place on your tour itinerary. You Get a Dinner and a Show Our tours offer an exquisite feast plus entertainment. All tours include a knowledgeable, professional guide who leads the group on a walking tour, offering engaging tidbits and fascinating stories. Several other interactive experiences are included along the way exclusively to our tours, ensuring there is never a dull moment. Different Types of Cuisine Our experiences offer the ability to enjoy several renowned restaurants in one convenient outing, including ones you and your guests might not have discovered otherwise on your own or at a typical corporate dinner. We offer a way to try some of the finest spots in the city and dive into various cuisines and dishes. All the pre-selected dishes are curated to our high standards to ensure they will delight any palate. Tours Available from Day to Night With any corporate group experience, booking flexibility is key. Whether you desire a tour during business hours or early evening right after work, we can coordinate with you to provide options that fit your needs. Go for as Long or as Short as You Like Along with flexible scheduling, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours also provides a range of tour durations. Our shortest tour is about 2.5 hours; our longest is about 5 hours, with optional add-ons and incentives.
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Rythm EFX Event Design & Fabrication
Rythm EFX Event Design & Fabrication
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Based centrally in Denver, CO, as the trusted immersive production partner for Fortune 500 companies since 2012. We deliver stunning premium AV and in-house custom scenic fabrication nationwide, so your event feels seamless, looks incredible, and saves you money through smart bundling and single-point coordination. Clients keep coming back because we make production effortless, making planners look brilliant with stunning events their leadership loves.
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Dro Photo & Video
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If you’re searching for an experienced Corporate Event Photographer and/or Videographer to capture your next corporate event, conference, convention, company party or business meeting – then you’re in the right place. We provide event photography and event photographers for all types of events and conferences. And we do offer commissionable rates. We also provide video production services: videographers, editors, full presentation recordings and much more.
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Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar
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Joshua's Limousine Service
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Convention Centers

Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention CenterThe newly expanded LEED Gold Certified Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Convention Center now boasts 800K sq ft of space, including 350K sq ft exhibit Hall. The 2nd phase of the $1.3B expansion includes 1.2M sq ft & an 801 room OMNI Hotel, in 2025
Exhibit Space350,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space556,858 sq. ft.
Guest rooms 1 mi. from convention center1,800

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The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center has been awarded Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED®) for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Gold certification from The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), an arm of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The venue is the first convention center in Florida to be LEED certified on any level and one of only three in the nation to achieve LEED Gold certification for an Existing Building.

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Visit Lauderdale's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Visit Lauderdale have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Visit Lauderdale and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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Were practices at Visit Lauderdale developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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