Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Event Planning Partner in Floridas Central West Coast
At Florida Destinations, we have dedicated ourselves to crafting exceptional events since 1991. Our expertise lies in alleviating the challenges faced by planners through local knowledge, creative solutions, and meticulous attention to detail. With over 28 years of experience, we specialize in transforming logistical complexities into seamless experiences for both planners and attendees. Our partnerships with major hotel brands like Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, and Wyndham reflect our industry credibility and commitment to quality. We operate three offices across Florida's Central West Coast, allowing us to provide personalized service rooted in regional expertise.Our approach combines empathy, patience, and innovation to deliver events that exceed expectations while respecting budgetary constraints. Recognized for our contributions to the hospitality sector through service on boards like Visit Tampa Bay and Meeting Professionals International, we continue to prioritize customer satisfaction as our guiding principle. Our team's collective experience ensures clients receive strategic planning support that reduces risk and maximizes event impact. By maintaining long-term partnerships and focusing on community-building initiatives, we strive to create meaningful experiences that extend beyond individual events.
Services
Decor & Entertainment
Offsite Events
Team Building
Tours & Activities
Transportation
Photography
Video Production
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 28+ years of specialized event planning experience in Florida's Central West Coast
- Established partnerships with major hotel brands including Marriott and Hyatt
- Local expertise reduces logistical risks and enhances event execution
- Comprehensive service portfolio covering all event components
- Proven track record with 17-year partnerships in hospitality industry
What people say
Excellent job
Great time
Creative solutions
Dedication
Stress reduction
Services
Decor & Entertainment
Transform event spaces through strategic use of fabrics, lighting, and furniture arrangements. Our entertainment solutions include musical performances, interactive experiences, and creative staging that engage attendees. We combine aesthetic elements with functional design to create memorable atmospheres that align with event objectives while maintaining logistical practicality.
Offsite Events
Leverage local expertise to select optimal offsite locations from our extensive venue database. We facilitate unique experiences through site inspections, capacity planning, and logistical coordination. Our regional knowledge ensures venues match event requirements while providing distinctive settings that enhance attendee engagement and satisfaction.
Team Building
Design customized team-building programs that strengthen workplace relationships through experiential activities. Offerings include adventure challenges, charity initiatives, and traditional development exercises tailored to group dynamics. Our programs focus on fostering collaboration while creating memorable experiences that align with organizational goals and participant interests.
Tours & Activities
Curate immersive cultural experiences showcasing Florida's Central West Coast attractions. From brewery tours to outdoor adventures, we create engaging itineraries that reflect regional character. Our activity planning includes transportation coordination, scheduling optimization, and safety considerations to ensure seamless execution of group excursions.
Transportation
Coordinate efficient transportation solutions for groups of all sizes using our extensive local network. We manage arrival/departure timelines, vehicle specifications, and routing logistics to ensure punctual transfers. Our experience with regional traffic patterns and event timing requirements minimizes delays while maintaining guest comfort.
People
Gina Thiemann
General Manager
With extensive experience in event management, Gina oversees operations at Florida Destinations' main office. Her leadership focuses on maintaining service excellence through strategic planning and client relationship management. She brings decades of industry knowledge to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality event solutions.
Questions
What services does Florida Destinations specialize in?
We specialize in full-service event planning including venue selection, decor, transportation, team building, and local experiences across Florida's Central West Coast.
How does Florida Destinations handle budget constraints?
Our planning process focuses on optimizing resources while maintaining quality. We leverage local partnerships and creative solutions to deliver impactful events within specified budgets.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Florida's Central West Coast, including Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater areas with three local offices.
Do you work with major hotel chains?
Yes, we maintain active partnerships with Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, and Wyndham properties for venue and accommodation solutions.
How do you ensure event success?
Our four-phase process includes discovery, proposal development, refinement, and detailed execution management to guarantee all event components align with client objectives.
