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APRIL
• Smart Growth America
• Southern Women’s Show
MAY
• Fan Fest
• Nashville Fashion Focus
The Music City Center
Our first stop is Nashville, Tennessee.
Each area has a brand, and if we’re
mentioning top convention centers of
the South, it won’t be hard to guess
what Nashville’s brand is all about. The
inspiration of the history, musical cul-
ture, record labels, and surrounding
travel promotions make the Nashville
CVC a one-of-a-kind corporation.
JUNE
• Consortium of Multiple
Sclerosis Centers Annual
Meeting
• Electronic Security
Expo
In 2003, Nashville set a record to grow
their travel industry from 3 billion to 5
billion dollars. Today, they are now a 6-
billion-dollar industry. This stems from
key meetings and travel markets that
partner up with the area, from trade
shows and sponsorships, to conven-
tional travel costs and general leisure
experiences. Nashville attracts just
over 14 million visitors every year.
The Music City Center is the area’s
hub for both travelers and exhibitors
alike. If you’re looking for a competi-
tive place to host your next event,
Nashville’s Music City Center has
350,000 square feet to play around
with.
The Miami Beach Convention Center
Next on the list is Miami Beach, Florida, where plenty is happening all
year round and a brand of travel to this area is spiced with luxury and vi-
brancy. The Miami Beach Convention Center is in close proximity to the
beloved shoreline, so its tropical location makes it an ideal host for any
type of event. All in favor of an expo with a view, raise your hand!
It is a little farther away from the airport and there aren’t any forms
of public transportation other than the city buses, so it will re-
quire some outside transportation if you plan on leaving the
APRIL
center, but the surrounding amenities make up for it. The
• Home Design and
convention center attracts nearly 600,000 visitors each
Remodeling Show
year. Big things are happening in 2018 for the center, as
• Jeweler’s International Showcase
it is undergoing a 615-million-dollar renovation – We said
• Emerge Americas
this year would be a good one! – that is set to upgrade
the facility in exciting ways.
JUNE
• Le Miami
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JULY
• Swimwear Show
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