Tampa Convention Center News
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Dear Sail Plaza Patrons,We are excited to announce a new change to our service style that will greatly improve guest experience! We will be shifting away from the seat-yourself system to a…
![Photo of the Tampa Boat Show at the Tampa Convention Center. Boats/Yachts are docked outside, the sky is blue in the background with white clouds. Photo of the Tampa Boat Show at the Tampa Convention Center. Boats/Yachts are docked outside, the sky is blue in the background with white clouds.](/sites/default/files/styles/media_library/public/gallery/migrated/tccnews/20190819_-_tampa_boat_show_small.jpg?itok=Tr8v_8t3)
Out of an abundance of caution related to Hurricane Dorian, last week the Tampa Boat Show decided to postpone their event until October 25-27.Originally scheduled for this weekend, September 6-8, the…
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The Tampa Bay Strength and Fitness Expo returns to the Tampa Convention Center this Labor Day weekend for the 3rd consecutive year. From August 30-31, this family-friendly event brings the health and…
![Chef Matt Eaton leans against a table at the Tampa Convention Center kitchens. He is wearing a black chef's uniform. Chef Matt Eaton leans against a table at the Tampa Convention Center kitchens. He is wearing a black chef's uniform.](/sites/default/files/styles/media_library/public/gallery/migrated/tccnews/20190603_-_chef_matt_eaton-6.jpg?itok=o2sCEGp5)
Chef Matt leads the Aramark culinary team at the Tampa Convention Center. Aramark is the exclusive provider for all food, beverage and catering services both inside and outside the facility.…
![SOFIC exhibit at the Tampa Convention Center directs people words the main exhibit hall. SOFIC exhibit at the Tampa Convention Center directs people words the main exhibit hall.](/sites/default/files/styles/media_library/public/gallery/migrated/tccnews/20190522sofic.jpg?itok=L4bz17Qi)
The Eagle has landed! SOFIC 2019 is currently underway at the Tampa Convention Center—bringing together military personnel from across branches.The Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (…
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The Tampa Convention Center is pleased to announce our new Sales & Marketing Manager—our very own Juan Lopez.Juan has worked as a valued Convention Service Manager (CSM) for 8 years at the Tampa…
![Photo of the new Tampa Marriott Water Street Lobby shows updated furniture with a classic modern design. Large orb-lights hang from the tall ceilings and couches, arm chairs, and tables fill the lobby. Photo courtesy of Tampa Marriott Water Street. Photo of the new Tampa Marriott Water Street Lobby shows updated furniture with a classic modern design. Large orb-lights hang from the tall ceilings and couches, arm chairs, and tables fill the lobby. Photo courtesy of Tampa Marriott Water Street.](/sites/default/files/styles/media_library/public/gallery/migrated/tccnews/57338769_944443972557343_3346223515828224000_n.jpg?itok=hN-bScS6)
Pack your bags, convention-goers! Visiting Tampa just got even better.Tampa has always been a popular tourist destination for convention-goers and holidaymakers alike. But now, City of Tampa’s…
![Arial view of the Tampa Convention Center exhibit hall shows blue and orange volleyball courts set up and thousands of athletes, coaches, and parents spectating the tournament. Arial view of the Tampa Convention Center exhibit hall shows blue and orange volleyball courts set up and thousands of athletes, coaches, and parents spectating the tournament.](/sites/default/files/styles/media_library/public/gallery/migrated/tccnews/20190211_-_gasparilla_volleyball.jpg?itok=LE93WNwy)
The Tampa Convention Center’s exhibit hall is currently being transformed into a massive gymnasium for the Gasparilla Volleyball Kickoff Classics.10,000 athletes, coaches, and parents will visit…
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Last week, young scientists, engineers, and mathematicians put their best work on display at the HCSP STEM Fair.The Tampa Convention Center hosted this year’s annual Hillsborough STEM Fair on…
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Last weekend the Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) hosted their professional development conference—the longest running convention in Tampa. Flutes, saxophones, drums, keyboards,…
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