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Learn more by viewing the video about our recent renovations, cleaning & safety measures, digital hybrid offerings and more!   For additional information, please visit our website at www.thetampacc.com or call our Sales Office (813) 274-7762.
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The Sail Plaza is pleased to announce the following new hours of operation from January 30 through February 7:Saturday, January 30 – 11am-12amSunday, January 31: 11am-12amMonday, February 1: 11am-12amTuesday, February 2: 11am-12amWednesday, February…
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As the Bucs take on the Packers for the NFC Championship, the Buccaneers Street Team and Miller Lite will support The Sail Plaza’s viewing party and distribute free swag to fans! The Sail bar will feature the following drink specials, starting at…
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From January 11, 2021 through February 17, 2021, The Cross Bay Ferry will be temporarily relocating it’s point of departure in Tampa to Sparkman Wharf in preparation of Super Bowl LV events in Tampa Bay. Please see attached Notice below for further…
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Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce the Certification of its Convention Services Division, having successfully completed the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business – School of Hospitality and Tourism Management “Post-…
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The Tampa Convention Center congratulates Alexis Comas, Convention Services Manager, on recently earning the Certified Meeting Professional certification.A CMP certification is issued by the Events Industry Council and recognized globally as a badge…
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The Florida Department of Health disclosed that a 70-year old male in Broward County tested positive for coronavirus after attending the EMS Today Conference at the Tampa Convention Center March 2nd through March 6th. The individual is now in…
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The Tampa Convention Center congratulates Erika O'Brien, Convention Services Manager, on recently earning the Certified Meeting Professional certification.A CMP certification is issued by the Events Industry Council and recognized globally as a…
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On Thursday, October 1, the City of Tampa City Council took the first step needed to enable the start of   Tampa Convention Center (TCC) Capital Improvement Project.  The project entails necessary upgrades to existing meeting spaces, ballrooms, and…
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Tampa Convention Center to announce new accreditation and design build contractor for its capital improvement campaign. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Ms. Carole Post – Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity, Project Executive,…
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Tampa Convention Center has announced that it has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry…
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Tampa Convention Center has announced that it has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry…
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Big things are happening at the Tampa Convention Center, with exciting upgrades coming to our facility.Multiple capital improvement projects are currently underway at the Tampa Convention Center that will improve guest experience and sever as assets…
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The Tampa Convention Center’s AV partners, Encore, created a beautiful and elaborate setup last week for the Juice Plus Live conference.Encore Event Technologies is the leading provider of unique, creative, and innovative in-house audiovisual…
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Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Tampa has postponed the 2020 Mayor’s River O’Green Fest scheduled for this Saturday, March 14. This decision was made after a meeting with the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group, which met earlier…
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The Tampa Convention Center (TCC) continues to closely monitor conditions associated with COVID-19 and is actively following guidelines and recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control, the Florida Department of Health and the City of Tampa…
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The Florida Board of Bar Examiners, with the approval of the Supreme Court of Florida, announces that the in-person administration of the General Bar Examination scheduled for July 28 and 29, 2020, in Tampa and Orlando, is canceled.  In its place,…
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Per Executive Order 2020-27, the Tampa Convention Center will require the use of face coverings for all persons while inside the facility for the safety of all guests and staff. Mayor Jane Castor has passed an executive order requiring every person…
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We're proud to announce that our Director of Convention Services Suzanne Seder has been named Convention Services Manager of the Year by the Event Service Professionals Association! She was recently featured by Northstar Meetings Group - see her…
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We are happy to re-open our facility and welcome back our guests. Below are ways that you can help us achieve success in our goal to keep everyone safe. We ask that all guests comply with the following measures being implemented:Cooperate with…
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The Sail Plaza will re-open on Thursday, May 21, 2020. The team has been hard at work preparing to responsibly re-open for the safety of all guests, staff & the overall community. Both table seating and the walk-up window will be available for…
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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 hostess stand. This will allow our servers to greet…
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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 show will remain at the Tampa Convention Center…
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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 fitness community together for two action-packed…
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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.Matt graduated from The Culinary Institute of America…
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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 (SOFIC) is a premier annual event that allows industry…
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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 Convention Center. Now, he has transitioned into…
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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 lodging options are becoming even thanks to major…
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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 Tampa Bay for this multi-day tournament, creating a…
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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 February 5-7, showcasing around 1,500 projects created by…
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Performers from across the country traveled to the Tampa Convention Center yesterday in hopes of being on America’s largest talent show—America’s Got Talent.Doors opened for Season 14 of America’s Got Talent auditions at 8am, with a line wrapping…
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Mayor Buckhorn has appointed Una Garvey to Acting Convention & Tourism Director. 
“Una has been a steadfast employee with the City of Tampa for the last 35 years,” said Mayor Bob Buckhorn. “Her ability to provide top-notch customer service…
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Make a Wish Southern Florida and Tampa Fire Rescue joined forces last week to grant 11-year old Samuel the wish of a lifetime—to be a firefighter for a day.Samuel, a Tampa local living with cystic fibrosis, spent Tuesday, November 20th with Tampa…
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Beginning December 4, 2018, the ramp from the Riverwalk to the Platt Street Bridge will be temporarily closed.  More commonly known as the ramp with the hair-pin turn next to the large staircase below the flag deck of the Tampa Convention Center.…
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Over $215,000 worth of classroom furniture and equipment were donated over the weekend to local schools at the conclusion of the EdSpaces conference.EdSpace, a conference designed for educator, brought together classroom visionaries and education…
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A purr-fect event took place over the weekend, complete with adorable adoptables, outstanding performances, and even snow on the Riverwalk.Tuxes and Tails is the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s annual black tie gala. The event attracts animal-lovers…
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Pardon our waves! BIG upgrades are on the horizon that are sure to satisfy convention-goers and local foodies alike.This morning, construction barriers and fencing were installed right on schedule near The Sail—marking the start of a 9 ½ month…
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The Tampa Convention Center Coffee Bar recently received a makeover thanks to local artists Tony Krol and Michelle Sawyer.The husband and wife duo, known by their moniker, Illsol, have worked on many projects around the City of Tampa, including the…
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Work will commence the week of September 17 on one of Tampa’s favorite waterfront locations, The Sail.The project will reimagine the space around the 360-degree bar, adding new amenities like upgraded/expanded restrooms, additional seating, shade…
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This week is the ESPA Celebrate Services Week, and our Convention Service Managers celebrated with their annual tradition of cooking for a cause.  On Monday evening, a group of our Convention Services Managers teamed up with Visit Tampa Bay, to cook…
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GuardianCon may be full of fun and games, but these creators are playing for much more than simple entertainment—they’re raising money for a heartwarming cause.Leading up to the GuardianCon meetup, which takes place this weekend at the Tampa…
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The AAU National Gymnastics Championship rounded off nicely at the Tampa Convention Center over the weekend, as thousands of young gymnasts’ ages 5-18 competed in this nation-wide competition.This year, Tampa Parks & Recreation was chosen to…
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This week, the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is hosting their annual convention at the Tampa Convention Center. This event brings together nurses from across the country to share their passion for women’s health and…
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Great news convention-goers! Starting soon, the historic Tampa Streetcar will offer FREE rides and increased service for anyone wishing to hop aboard! This is thanks to a $2.67 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation to…
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As history buffs packed the Tampa Convention Center today for AP US History exam grading, a different academic subject was being studied just outside our facility—led by scientists from the Smithsonian.  About three months ago, a team of scientists…
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Tampa, FL—Kicking off Black History Month, the City of Tampa Black Heritage Committee, Inc. (COTBHC) will host their 30th Annual Black History Celebration this Friday, February 2nd 2018 at 11am.In previous years, COTBHC has hosted their Black…
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Tampa, FL—Over 10,000 athletes, coaches, and spectators gathered at the Tampa Convention Center last weekend for the JVC Gasparilla Volleyball Tournament. Featuring over 30 courts, the Tampa Convention Center’s exhibit hall completely transformed to…
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Race registration: Friday, February 23rd, 2018.Road races: Saturday, February 24th & Sunday, February 25th, 2018Traffic is expected to be heavier than normal this weekend in and around downtown Tampa due to the Gasparilla Distance Classic road…
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Tampa, FL—This week the Hillsborough County Planning Commission and the Tampa’s Downtown Partnership are hosting their annual Commuter Challenge—a week long initiative that challenges locals to find alternative methods of transportation to their…
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This Monday and Tuesday the Tampa Convention Center hosted the annual Hillsborough County Public School STEM Fair. The HCPS STEM Fair is the biggest event of its kind in the state.  This scholastic competition allowed students of all grade levels to…