Spotlight on: Tallahassee

Hospitality, convenience and historic venues draw planners to Florida’s capital city. Convenient to the I-10 corridor, Tallahassee is an easy drive from most major cities in the South. Home to Florida State University, the city has more than 400,000 square feet of meeting space including FSU’s new Turnbull Conference Center, a 47,000-sq.-ft. facility with a 400-seat auditorium. “Not only is Tallahassee the heart of Florida’s Government, but it is a city known for its charm and hospitality,” says Kerri Post, senior marketing director for Visit Tallahassee. Planners should take note of two new downtown properties: the 117-room Hotel Duval and 162-room Aloft Tallahassee Downtown, both within walking distance from the governor’s mansion and state Capitol building.