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February 1-3, 2009
Caribe Royale Resort and Conference Center
Orlando, Florida
. . . Florida's Show
Wow! Tampa Bay was a huge success!
Here is what our clients are saying:
"After returning to Florida Huddle as a delegate after several years,
it was great to see the show has survived the test of time and resurfaced
as one of the key travel trade events. This year's Huddle provided the Orlando
CVB with great business sessions as well as fun, hosted evenings for networking
with key clients and industry colleagues. Congrats Tampa Bay for a great job!"
Nancy Hahn Bono
Orlando CVB
"Huddle is a great platform to kick start the New Year; not just to re-new
contracts for the following year, but to source new product options as well.
Of course it is made all the more convenient having industry representatives
brought together under one roof."
John Taker
Purchasing Director
Virgin Holidays
"Thank you very much for everything we had experienced at Florida Huddle it is worth every second!!"
Marcos Craviero, Editor
MC Produces, Brazil
"Lynn: Just so you know Huddle was a huge success for our destination this year
and I am aware of at least 12 contracts that have been signed by hotels in
our destination plus 3 FAMS out of it for future and a few site visits. We
definitely want to do next year what we did this year for Florida Huddle for
our team. I already have 10 partners signed up to join me next year in the
CVB booth so we will take 5 booth spaces next year! We plan to do a post
Huddle FAM as well.
I hope you will have a best booth contest next year and encourage everyone
to keep up the good standards. Thanks for all.
Best Regards for a job well done."
Debi DeBenedetto
CHA Tourism Sales & Marketing Manager
Naples Marco Island Everglades CVB
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Celebrate the 33rd annual
Florida Huddle in exciting Orlando.
Sunday, February 1st - Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
Huddle enjoys
the distinction of being the Florida tourism industry's foremost event, hosting
tour operators from around the world with the entire focus on the incredible
state of Florida.
Join industry professionals like
yourself who have discovered the myriad benefits of:
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Pre-scheduled,
computer-generated business meetings.
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Idea exchange with the travel
industry colleagues.
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Press coverage from leading
tourism publications.
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Exceptional FAM tours.
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Thrilling evening social
events.
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Supplier Registration Deadline: All registration applications must be completed and all registration fees paid
by December 1, 2008.
Supplier Host Hotel Reservations MUST be made before December 1st.
No room blocks guaranteed after this date.
Florida Huddle 2009
Preliminary Schedule of Events
February 1-3, 2009
Coming Soon!
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Early arrivals |
Delegates responsible for all pre-show accommodations |
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10:00am - 5:00pm
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Tradeshow Registration
Caribe Royale
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10:00am - 5:00pm |
Exhibitor booth set-up
Caribe Royale
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10:00am - 5:00pm
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Press Room open / Credential claiming
Caribe Royale
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6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Opening
Reception
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07:00am - 5:00pm
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Registration
Caribe Royale
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08:00am -
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Breakfast with the Bureaus Full American Breakfast
Florida CVB representatives introduce their destination and exhibitors
Caribe Royale
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08:30am - 5:00pm
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Press Room Open
Caribe Royale
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08:30am - 5:00pm
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Lounge
Area
Caribe Royale
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09:00am -
9:25am
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Appointment Scheduling Session
Suppliers will be seated at their booths so Buyers can make appointments and adjust their schedules.
Caribe Royale
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09:30am
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The Business Card Exchange I
Buyers will be seated alphabetically so
Suppliers can introduce themselves briefly.
Caribe Royale
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10:00am -
12:06pm |
Business Session # 1
Caribe Royale
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12:06am -
01:40pm
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Luncheon
Caribe Royale
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01:45pm -
04:30pm |
Business Session #
2
Caribe Royale
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02:00pm - 4:00pm
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Press Conference
Caribe Royale
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04:30pm -
05:30pm |
Happy Huddle Hour
enjoy a social hour on the floor with wine, beer, food and other refreshments
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07:00pm - 9:00 pm
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Evening Reception
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07:30am - 08:30am
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Continental Breakfast
Caribe Royale
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08:00am - 12:30pm |
Tradeshow registration Open
Caribe Royale |
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08:00am - 12:30pm
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Lounge
Area
Caribe Royale |
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08:30am -
12:30pm
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Press Room Open
Caribe Royale |
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08:00am - 12:09pm
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Business Session # 3
Caribe Royale |
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09:00am - 11:00am
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Media Breakfast
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12:30pm -
05:00pm
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Exhibitor move-out
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Notice: Times are preliminary and subject to change.
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