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By: Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Situated on 23 miles of Florida’ When Shriners International announced last year its selection of Daytona Beach as the host for its 2017 convention, it became the smallest city to ever host the annual gathering. Now Daytona Beach is breaking another record as the first city in more than 60 years to host the five-day event two years in a row (2017 and 2018), bringing more than 15,000 people per year. “ Already planned for this summer is a multitude of faith-based conferences that take advantage of Daytona Beach’ Taking advantage of the area’s variety of meeting sites, the American Baptist Association will hold its Annual Messenger Meeting in June 2017 at the Hilton Daytona Beach with the general session at the Peabody Auditorium, Daytona Beach’ Plenty of Meeting Space & Options, With More to Come A major trend for meeting planners is choosing destinations that are fun for families, not just attendees. Daytona Beach keeps the whole family busy with water sports like surfing, paddle boarding and kayaking, amusement rides on the boardwalk, fishing from the pier, museums, local history and varied dining options, all within minutes of the Ocean Center’ Recently expanded and upgraded to feature flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space, the Ocean Center is a world-class venue that serves as the area’s convention, entertainment and sports complex. Convention goers will experience the highest level of service not only during their meeting, but also throughout their stay at any of the area’s 15,000 guest rooms in numerous hotels that also offer conference space. As well, travelers and their families can look forward to exploring additional properties with enhanced amenities. Hard Rock International recently announced it will open an oceanfront hotel in 2016; another large hotel development looks to break ground this summer; and, renovations of hotels by new owners are making for a more comfortable stay at the beach. Together its assortment of accommodations, convention space, family activities and other assets make Daytona Beach a growing meetings destination. Proven partnerships between hotels, the Ocean Center, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the local airport and others are helping the city move forward with a revitalization of business and tourism. More improvements in store include a beachside rollercoaster at the Boardwalk, a multi-million dollar renovation to the Daytona International Speedway, varying new hotel projects and new commercial development. “ Daytona Beach Lures Sporting Events and Competitions Along with meetings and conventions, Daytona Beach is also becoming a popular location for sports events and competitions. The area will host the 2015 USA Gymnastics Men’s Junior Olympic National Championships, which will fill more than 2,000 rooms and bring 1,400 participants and families to the area. It also lured the 2014 and 2015 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Men’s Golf Championship. The Ladies Professional Golf Association International, a premier Daytona Beach golf club that will host the NAIA championships both years, is a major draw for players at every skill level and promises a challenge in all seasons of the year. About the Daytona Beach Area Daytona Beach and its surrounding area is located along a beautiful 23-mile stretch of Florida’ End
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