Florida Encounter is Florida's premier trade show for hosted planners to become familiar with Florida’s premier meeting and event destinations, hotels and services. Qualified meeting professionals with proven business for Florida are encouraged to register. All meeting professionals are fully hosted, including (air) travel, deluxe accommodations, networking events and a full appointment book. Typical Florida Suppliers that attend are CVBs, Hotels, Resorts, DMCs, Parks and Event Venues. Representatives from the meetings industry media such as magazines, websites and podcasts are encouraged to attend and are hosted as well. The Appointment Requesting Period for your one-on-one appointments is January 11-22, 2023. We offer all the tools you need to expand your business network during the event. Florida Encounter (serving the meetings industry) and Florida Huddle (serving the international travel trade industry) will be held concurrently.