'Say YES to Orlando' at
Florida Huddle 2009

| Come join your industry colleagues at the beautiful Caribe Royale Orlando and 'say yes' to productive business meetings during the day and memorable and fun evening events after hours. The Orlando area beckons you with new and exciting attractions, entertainment options and world-class shopping. Plan to make new memories at Huddle 2009 when you
'Say Yes to Orlando!'

For more information on the destination, check out VisitOrlando.com

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Florida Huddle distinguishes itself as the tourism industry's foremost Florida event, with the entire focus on this incredible state.

The pre-scheduled Business Sessions are the pulse of Huddle, and this is just the start! Networking at Huddle is enhanced by spectacular social functions where this prestigious delegation loves to mix and mingle.

For three days, top Florida Suppliers will convene in Orlando at the fabulous Caribe Royale Resort and Conference Center to meet with top-producing, pre-qualified international and domestic wholesalers and tour operators. We are . . .

. . . Florida's Show!

February 1, 2, & 3, 2009

Caribe Royale Orlando
All-Suites Resort & Convention Center
(Suppliers, make your hotel reservations today! 800-823-8300)


Listen to what our clients are saying:

 "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

"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

"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

Join industry professionals like yourself who enjoy the benefits of:

v      Pre-scheduled, computer-generated business meetings.

v      Idea exchange with the travel industry colleagues.

v      Press coverage from leading tourism publications.

v      Exceptional FAM tours.

v      Fantastic social events.
 
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

Early arrivals

 Delegates responsible for all pre-show accommodations
 
...    Sunday, February 1
 
10:00am - 5:00pm Tradeshow Registration
Caribe Royale, Grand Sierra Ballroom
10:00am - 5:00pm Exhibitor booth set-up
Caribe Royale, Grand Sierra Ballroom
10:00am - 5:00pm Press Room open / Credential claiming Caribe Royale, Antigua
Afternoon/Evening Opening Night Event  
Orlando Premium Outlets
 
 
...    Monday, February 2
 
07:00am - 5:00pm Registration
Caribe Royale, Foyer of Grand Sierra Ballroom
08:00am - 8:55am Breakfast with the Bureaus
Full American Breakfast
Florida CVB representatives introduce their destination and exhibitors
Caribe Royale
08:30am - 5:00pm Press Room Open
Caribe Royale, Antigua
08:30am - 5:00pm Lounge Area
 Caribe Royale, Grand Sierra Ballroom
09:00am - 9:25am Appointment Scheduling Session
Suppliers will be seated at their booths so Buyers can make appointments and adjust their schedules.
09:30am - 9:55am The Business Card Exchange I
Buyers will be seated alphabetically in booths so Suppliers can introduce themselves briefly.
10:00am - 12:06pm Business Session # 1
12:06am - 01:40pm Luncheon
 Caribe Royale
Sponsored by the St. Petersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau
01:45pm - 04:30pm Business Session # 2
02:00pm - 4:00pm Press Conference
 Caribe Royale, Antigua
04:30pm - 05:30pm Happy Huddle Hour
Caribe Royale, Grand Sierra Ballroom
Sponsored by Arabian Nights and the
Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau  
Evening At the Suppliers' request, this evening is open for the opportunity to enjoy private parties.
   
...   Tuesday, February 3
 
07:30am - 08:30am Continental Breakfast 
Caribe Royale
08:00am - 12:30pm Tradeshow registration Open
 Caribe Royale
08:00am - 12:30pm Lounge Area
08:30am - 12:30pm Press Room Open
Caribe Royale, Antigua
08:00am - 12:09pm Business Session # 3
09:00am - 11:00am Media Breakfast
 To be determined
12:30pm - 05:00pm Exhibitor move-out   
    

Notice: Times/events are preliminary and subject to change.

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