MeetX_Magazine Winter 2023

TUCSON RISES ABOVE THE REST

FLORIDA’S SPORTS COAST

Located on the west coast of Central Florida, just 30 minutes away from the Tampa International Airport, Florida’s Sports Coast is well known for its high-quality amateur sports venues. The state-of-the-art sports complexes and dedicated event support are just the beginning. With our one-of-a-kind adventures and stunning natural beauty, your athletes will discover the perfect place to train, compete, and embrace adventure. Looking to score the perfect location for your next event? Learn more about our pristine playing surfaces and beautiful sports complexes at FLSportsCoast.com/Sports

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You can find convention spaces and amenities anywhere. But what you won’t find is what MGM Resorts has to offer. HERE we make it easier than ever for our clients to bring their meetings and events to life. From streamlined proposals and online planning tools to innovative space layouts and creative production services, our teams aim to WOW at every turn. For more information and to plan your next event, visit mgmresorts.com.

The secret’s out. Andromeda is the only niche ambassador of its kind dedicated to helping event hosts to search, negotiate and contract with hotels with one engagement process. Andromeda is your protector to worldwide hotels at the best rate with fair terms. Save time consuming searches, get the highest cost saving possible, reduce risks by leveraging Andromeda’s knowledge buying power and contract expertise.

Gather in a day club or nightclub. In our innovative theatre or on a rooftop high above The Strip. From restaurants to an infinity pool and ballroom balcony, every space is unique. Choose your style, and we’ll tailor your experience.

THE ONLY THING WE LIKE MORE THAN TALKING ABOUT GOOD FOOD IS SERVING IT UP.

Your getaway is not far away. Birmingham’s bistros, diners, and James Beard favorites are something to relish. Then explore jaw-dropping shopping, world-class public golf, and family-friendly attractions. Scan the QR code for five days of feasting and fun.

VISIT TUCSON TUCSON, ARIZONA

Visit Tucson works to attract leisure visitors, group meetings, sports events, travel media, and films, commercials, and photo shoots to the metro Tucson region. We are the official destination marketing organization for Southern Arizona and partner with more than 500 business members throughout the community. Thirty-four staff members at Visit Tucson continuously work on behalf of the Tucson community, to bring all types of visitors to our unique and historic destination. We are a kind and welcoming community to live, work, and visit.

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NORTH AMERICAN GAY AMATEUR ATHLETIC ALLIANCE

Formed in 1977, NAGAAA is a 501c(3) international sports organization comprised of men and women dedicated to providing opportunity and access for the LGBT community to participate in organized softball competition in safe environments. Currently, more than 17,000 players from 52 cities across Canada and the United States participate in member leagues, and the best of these teams converge once a year for head-to-head competition at the annual Gay Softball World Series.

USA Wrestling is the National Governing Body for the Sport of Wrestling in the United States and, as such, is its representative to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Simply, USA Wrestling is the central organization that coordinates amateur wrestling programs in the nation and works to create interest and participation in these programs.

You can feel the excitement in the air with the revitalization taking place in the Toledo region. The Hensville Entertainment District, Promenade Park, and the Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) are accented with live music every night of the week. Experience a renovated Glass City Center, a variety of unique meeting venues, and many new and renovated hotels. Toledo is within a day’s drive of 60% of the U.S. population, known as the “Crossroads of America” (Ohio Turnpike I-80/90 and I-75).

PLAY HARD. THEN

ALL

Go beyond the game.

No matter the score, everybody wins in Tempe. Centrally located, just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, Tempe is the perfect place to field your next sporting event.

Our facilities, hotels, and post-game scene are unbeatable. You’ll experience all-star attractions, shopping, dining, and nightlife in an inclusive community that champions diversity.

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For food, fun and fantastic finds, you will want to make sure to dedicate time on your visit to the Daytona Beach area to explore everything that is offered within the Districts and Neighborhoods. No matter which area strikes your fancy – Ormond Beach, Boardwalk, Beach Street, Main Street, Midtown, Seabreeze, Ponce Inlet, or Speedway –you find new flavors, treasures, experiences, and events waiting to be discovered.

PERFECT PROGRAMS

As a travel agent, first-hand knowledge and experience are key aspects you need to focus on. Customers tend to trust those who can market destinations and travel services through personal travel stories and that is quite impossible if one has not travelled to that place themselves. No matter how grandiose the arrangements might be, if it fails to dispel the customer’s hairsplitting choices, it willnot be a successful story and this is how Perfect Programs was born.

SONYA ROBINSON

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