b'internationalFor example, planners searching for something a little BUDGETING FOR out of this world can shuttle their delegates to the Space Coast Convention Center in Cocoa, while those seeking THE BED TAX endless entertainment can bring their group to CityWalk at Universal Studios, The Pointe or ICON Park. Making a booking? Ask about the bed tax, aIts hard to think of Florida without envisioning tourist development tax levied by some countiesMickeys iconic mouse ears. And indeed, Walt Disney for accommodation rental charges at hotels, motels,World in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista is a popular resorts, apartments, rooming houses, recreationaldraw for meeting and event organizers worldwide. The vehicle parks, mobile home parks or condominiumsrenowned entertainment complex contains five dedicated for a term of six months or less. convention hotels with over 700,000 sq. ft. of space, all in close proximity to Disneys theme parks, restaurants, spas, championship golf courses and year-round themepark festivals. Suffice it to say, Florida is no stranger to playing host. So while the main appeal for Canadians may be the beaches, HOST YOUR WORLD-CLASSoutdoor activities, popular attractions and historic sites, the state is also well-versed in helping business delegates EXPERIENCE WHERE CANADIANstrike a balance between work and play.AGRICULTURE GROWS Of course, Florida has a serious side as well, notes Visit Florida. More and more, the state finds itself catering to the bleisure travellera guest visiting on business who stays an extra few days or so to soak in the sunshine and unwind with a cocktail at a hip downtown joint or abeach bar.Corporate travel is a big industry, the tourist organization adds. The states hotels and convention centres aim to strike a balance that suits those looking to conduct business during the day while having ample networking and socializing opportunities during theoff hours.268,000 SQ. FT. OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL SPACECanadians are no stranger to what Florida has to offer. In fact, according to Visit Floridas 2022 statistics, the top 4 TRADE HALLS visitor origin country for the state was Canada at 2.8 million LETHBRIDGE, ALTA. travellers, followed by the U.K. at 1.1 million. Planners 4 CONVENTION SALONS looking to add to those numbers in 2024 can begin by 4 MEETING SUITES AGRIFOODHUB.CAreaching out to any of the convention and visitors bureaus at visitflorida.com/meeting-planners/convention-and-visitors-bureaus.34 CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS corporatemeetingsnetwork.ca'