A CONVENE SPECIAL SECTION

FLORIDA: DEFIANTLY COLORFUL IN AN OTHERWISE DRAB ECONOMY

In deference to the Great Recession, many U.S. destinations have donned the proverbial sackcloth, choosing to downplay their bright and shiny elements and emphasize value and a business-minded seriousness above all else. Not Florida. While the Sunshine State of course delivers high-impact meetings and value, the cities and venues featured in the following pages do so while making sure fun stays part of ROI. Ready to be dazzled? Grab your shades and read on.

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