TALLAHASSEE — Save the date for next year’s Florida Huddle and Encounter, scheduled for Feb. 3-5, 2025 at the World Equestrian Centre in Ocala, Florida.
The dates and location were announced at this year’s event, which took place earlier this week from Feb. 4-6 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami. Travelweek was there to get all the latest updates from Dana Young, President and CEO of Visit Florida.
Florida Huddle is the state’s official travel trade show that showcases the best of Florida to international and domestic tour operators, wholesalers and media with one-on-one appointments, educational sessions and networking. This year marked the show’s largest attendance ever, with 728 suppliers, buyers and guests in attendance.
Florida Encounter, one of the longest running appointment trade shows in the MICE industry, will take place in conjunction with Florida Huddle 2025. Encounter features appointments between fully hosted, qualified planners with proven business for Florida and Florida suppliers.
“Florida Huddle and Encounter provide invaluable opportunities to unlock business potential for the Sunshine State’s destinations, hotels, resorts, and attractions. Next year, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase the diverse offerings of the Ocala area to key travel professionals from around the globe,” said Young.
On hosting next year’s show, Marion County Tourism Development Director Loretta Shaffer said: “Ocala/Marion County is beyond excited to be hosting Florida Huddle and Encounter in 2025. We are honored to welcome these prestigious international trade shows to our destination, in partnership with VISIT FLORIDA and the World Equestrian Center. We look forward to showcasing Ocala/Marion County to the hundreds of travel experts who will be in attendance, from event planners and tour operators to airlines and travel journalists.”
For more updates and information go to www.floridahuddle.com and www.floridaencounter.com.
