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Two-Year Traffic Pattern Change Near Tampa Convention Center for Expressway Expansion

A portion of South Tampa Street near the Tampa Convention Center will close for approximately two years starting October 20 to allow for the expansion of the Selmon Expressway system. This closure will impact traffic patterns at the intersection of South Tampa Street, East Brorein Street, and South Franklin Street, though the Convention Center's parking garage and loading docks will remain accessible.

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Hotel Cala by Newbound to Debut in January 2027 with 10,000 Sq Ft of Event Space

Tampa Downtown Partnership Oct 13 Tampa

Formerly the Sheraton, Hotel Cala by Newbound is slated to open in January 2027 following a $100 million renovation. The hotel will feature 281 rooms, 10,000 square feet of event space, a resort-style pool deck, and two new food and beverage concepts, LAVO and BarOnda.

Visit Tampa Bay Launches New Meeting Incentive Suite to Attract Events

Meetings Today Oct 5 Tampa

Visit Tampa Bay is offering a four-part suite of incentives to attract meetings and events, including paying the initial convention center deposit for groups booking the Tampa Convention Center during eligible months. Other perks include financial incentives for eligible room nights and complimentary Tampa Bay experiences for groups with at least 500 contracted room nights.

Visit Tampa Bay Offers Incentives to Attract Meetings and Events

Meetings Today Oct 5 Tampa

Visit Tampa Bay is offering a comprehensive suite of incentives to attract meetings and events, including covering initial convention center deposits and providing financial bonuses for qualifying room nights. These perks are available for groups booking events at the Tampa Convention Center and other local venues.

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Find Flex General Labor in Tampa, FL

GigSmart Oct 13 Tampa

GigSmart provides a platform to quickly find and hire flex general labor for Tampa, FL's live event industry, including event setup and staffing for facilities like Amalie Arena and Raymond James Stadium. The service aims to connect businesses with qualified event, arena, and convention workers to fill various roles.

Data-Tracked Giveaways Changing Trade Show Product Sampling at Connect Marketplace in Tampa

Makai Inc Oct 11 Tampa

Bright.Blue partnered with Connect Marketplace at its August 24-26 event in Tampa to implement digital vending machines that combine product sampling and prize giveaways with badge scanning. This technology allows for data-tracked giveaways, enabling marketers to measure the exact impact of on-site product sampling and capture attendee information at the moment of trial.

New Data-Tracking Technology for Trade Show Product Sampling Debuts at Connect Marketplace in Tampa

Makai Inc. Oct 11 Tampa

Bright.Blue partnered with Connect Marketplace in Tampa to introduce digital vending machines that combine product sampling and prize giveaways with badge scanning. This technology, which made its U.S. debut at the August 24-26 event, aims to provide marketers with precise data on the impact of on-site giveaways by linking physical product trials to digital attendee profiles.

Data-Tracked Giveaways Revolutionize Trade Show Product Sampling at Connect Marketplace

Makai Inc Oct 11 Tampa

Bright.Blue partnered with Connect Marketplace in Tampa (August 24-26) to deploy digital vending machines that combine product sampling and prize giveaways with badge scanning. This technology allows for data-tracked giveaways, enabling brands to capture attendee information and measure the exact impact of on-site product trials.

How Data-Tracked Giveaways Are Changing Trade Show Product Sampling

Makai Inc. Oct 11 Tampa

Bright.Blue partnered with Connect Marketplace in Tampa (August 24-26) to deploy digital vending machines that combine product sampling and prize giveaways with badge scanning. This innovation allows marketers to track the exact impact of giveaways and capture attendee information at the moment of product trial. The system aims to provide more precise data for field marketing teams.

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Art Fair Tampa, City's First Large-Scale Indoor Art Fair, to Open at Tampa Convention Center

Creative Loafing Tampa Oct 13 Tampa

Art Fair Tampa, described as the city's first large-scale indoor art fair, is scheduled to take place at the Tampa Convention Center from October 15-18. The event will feature 300 artists and include a VIP collectors night.

Art Fair Tampa, City's First Large-Scale Indoor Art Fair, Debuts at Tampa Convention Center

Creative Loafing Tampa / CL TV Oct 13 Tampa

Art Fair Tampa, billed as the region's first major indoor fine art fair, is set to take over the 75,000-square-foot West Hall at the Tampa Convention Center from October 15-18. The ambitious event will feature over 300 artists in 200 booths, with free admission for visitors and a VIP Collectors Night.

Elevate Conference Show and SFMA Announced for Tampa in Late 2026 and Early 2027

Steel Green Manufacturing Oct 13 Tampa

The Elevate Conference Show is scheduled for November 8-11, 2026, and the SFMA (Sports Field Management Association) conference is set for February 1-4, 2027, both in Tampa, FL. These events are listed among upcoming trade shows and conferences where Steel Green Manufacturing will exhibit.

Inaugural Art Fair Tampa to Host First Large-Scale Indoor Event at Tampa Convention Center

Creative Loafing Tampa Oct 13 Tampa

Art Fair Tampa, the city's first large-scale indoor art fair, is set to take over the Tampa Convention Center from October 15-18, 2026. The event will feature 110 artists, live painting, and sculpture, with a VIP Collectors Night kicking off the festivities. Organizers aim to make a significant impact in Tampa's booming art scene.

Art Fair Tampa, City's First Large-Scale Indoor Art Fair, Opens at Convention Center

Creative Loafing Tampa Oct 13 Tampa

Art Fair Tampa, the city's first large-scale indoor art fair, is set to take place at the Tampa Convention Center from October 15-18. Founder Tyler Sirota is organizing the event, which aims to provide a more accessible platform for artists compared to more established and expensive art fairs.

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Tampa Convention Center Wins Gold Medal for Best Convention Center for Fourth Consecutive Year

Instagram (thetampacc) Oct 9 Tampa

The Tampa Convention Center has won the Gold Medal for Best Convention Center in the Southeast U.S. at the 2026 Stella Awards, marking its fourth consecutive year receiving this top honor from Northstar Meetings Group. The center was also recognized for venue design, sustainability, and staff professionalism.

Tampa Convention Center Wins Gold for Best Convention Center in Stella Awards, Volume Services Inc. Takes Over F&B

Northstar Meetings Group / Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Oct 9 Tampa

The Tampa Convention Center (TCC) secured the Gold Medal for Best Convention Center in the Southeast U.S. at the 10th Annual Stella Awards for the fourth consecutive year. Additionally, Tampa named Volume Services Inc. as its choice to manage the roughly $20 million-a-year food and beverage operations at the Tampa Convention Center and The Sail, replacing Aramark.

Tampa Convention Center Wins Gold Medal for Best Convention Center at 10th Annual Stella Awards

Instagram (thetampacc) Oct 9 Tampa

The Tampa Convention Center (TCC) has been awarded the Gold Medal for Best Convention Center in the Southeast U.S. at the 10th Annual Stella Awards for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition from Northstar Meetings Group highlights the center's excellence in venue design, sustainability, and staff professionalism.

Tampa Convention Center Wins Gold Medal at Stella Awards for Fourth Consecutive Year

Instagram (thetampacc) Oct 9 Tampa

The Tampa Convention Center has been awarded the Gold Medal for Best Convention Center in the Southeast U.S. at the 10th Annual Stella Awards, marking its fourth consecutive win. This top honor from Northstar Meetings Group recognizes the center's excellence in venue design, sustainability, and staff professionalism.

Tampa Convention Center wins Gold Medal for Best Convention Center

Tampa Convention Center (Instagram) Oct 9 Tampa

The Tampa Convention Center has won the Gold Medal for Best Convention Center in the Southeast U.S. at the 10th Annual Stella Awards, marking its fourth consecutive year receiving this honor. Meeting planners and a panel of editors from Northstar Meetings Group cast votes for the awards. The center also picked up top regional honors for venue design, sustainability, and staff professionalism.

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