US. The IAADFS has announced the Summit of the Americas will move from Orlando to Palm Beach from 2021.
The summit will utilise the Palm Beach County Convention Centre, its adjoining headquarters hotel and nearby hotels within walking distance of the convention centre, the industry body said.
IAADFS President & CEO Michael Payne commented: “This decision reflects the feedback and thoughtful input we have received from our members, exhibitors, and supplier partners.
“Palm Beach’s proximity to Miami and the Miami International Airport will make it more convenient for many attendees. The modern high-speed train operating from Miami to Palm Beach adds even more of a convenience factor and the station is blocks from the convention centre.
“The whole arrangement is more intimate and provides an opportunity for the industry to have the closeness it desires, but with a wide variety of activities and dining experiences from which to choose. It also provides the chance to be more price-competitive for participants.”
The Summit of the Americas has been held in Orlando since it was first established in 2018, with the 2020 convention still set to take place there.
“We looked at Palm Beach a few years ago, but at that time it lacked a true headquarters hotel, which it now has,” Payne added. “In addition, the city is going through a major renaissance downtown with expanded shopping and fine dining options, as well as reasonable and varied price points for hotels, all conveniently located together. It is a great fit for the Summit and the convention centre is a first-class venue. We are excited about this change and the possibilities it provides.”
