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Tampa Convention Center Welcomes Thousands of Tattoo Enthusiasts
The 6th Annual Villain Arts Tattoo Arts Convention returns to the Tampa Convention Center this month, from O
Tampa Convention Center Welcomes Thousands for Tampa Bay Strength and Fitness Expo
The Tampa Bay Strength and Fitness Expo returns to the Tampa Convention Center this Labor Day weekend for the 3rd consecutive year.
You’re Invited! Grand Opening of Big Ray’s Fish Camp Sets Sail August 22nd
Mark your calendars, Sail-ers – it’s almost time to sail-ebrate!
SHAZAM! Tampa Convention Center Prepares to Welcome 60,000 Attendees for Tampa Bay Comic Con including big celebrities and NASA exhibit
Tampa Bay Comic Con is returning to the Tampa Convention Center this weekend in true superhero fashion!
Tampa Convention Center welcomes Wounded Warriors from Across the Globe for the Warrior Games
Get ready to #BeInspired!
Scoot! Scoot! eScooters Arrive in Tampa and Convention-goers Zoom Around the City
There’s a new way to get around Tampa, and it may be one of the most innovative yet!
Meet Executive Chef Matt Eaton
Hundreds of Volunteers Fight Hunger and Feed 100,000 Families In Need
100K Tampa Bay families will have a healthy and nutritious meal thanks to the generosity of over 600 volunteers.
Pack Your Bags! Water Street Tampa Brings Major Upgrades to Hotels Near the Tampa Convention Center
Pack your bags, convention-goers! Visiting Tampa just got even better.
NCAA Tourney Town Dribbles Towards the Tampa Convention Center
The NCAA Women’s Final Four Championship is heading to Tampa—and as if that wasn’t exciting enough, a free fan festival will be held right here at
Former CSM, Juan Lopez, Hired as New Marketing Manager at the Tampa Convention Center
The Tampa Convention Center is pleased to announce our new Sales & Marketing Manager—our very own Juan Lopez.
New ADA Ramp Opens Along the Tampa Riverwalk and More Capital Improvements On Their Way
Big things are happening at the Tampa Convention Center, with exciting upgrades coming to our facility.
Parking Advisory for Joseph Volleyball
Future Scientists, Engineers, and Mathematicians Exhibit Their Smarts at the Hillsborough County Public Schools STEM Fair.
Last week, young scientists, engineers, and mathematicians put their best work o
Plan Your Big Day at the Tampa Convention Center
Say 'Yes' to the Dress at the Florida Wedding Expo
The Sail Prepares to Host New Year’s Eve Block Party
Sail into the New Year with a New Year’s Eve Celebration and block party at The Sail!
America’s Got Talent Auditions Take the Stage at the Tampa Convention Center
Performers from across the country traveled to the Tampa Convention Center yesterday in hopes of being on America’s largest talent show—America’s G
Mayor Buckhorn Appoints Una Garvey to Acting Convention & Tourism Director
Mayor Buckhorn has appointed Una Garvey to Acting Convention & Tourism Director.
Tampa Auto Show Races Through the Tampa Convention Center
The Tampa Bay New Car and Truck Show is racing through the Tampa Convention Center this weekend, with over 350+ vehicles to explore.
Over $215,000 in Classroom Furniture/Equipment Donated to Local Schools After EdSpaces
Over $215,000 worth of classroom furniture and equipment were donated over the weekend to local schools at the conclusion of the EdSpaces conferenc
Tampa Convention Center Located Along “Greatest Place in America”—The Tampa Riverwalk
Location, location, location!
#WinterIsComing: Humane Society of Tampa Bay Brings Puppies, Kittens, and Snow to the Tampa Convention Center
A purr-fect event took place over the weekend, complete with adorable adoptables, outstanding performances, and even snow on the Riverwalk.
Tampa Streetcar Goes Fare FREE with Extended Service to/from the Tampa Convention Center
Great news convention-goers!
Visitor's Guide to MEGACON 2018 at the Tampa Convention Center
Welcome, all superheroes and villains, witches and wizards, creatures and characters!
Construction Breaks Ground for the NEW Sail Plaza and Big Ray’s Fish Camp
Pardon our waves! BIG upgrades are on the horizon that are sure to satisfy convention-goers and local foodies alike.
400+ Boats Drop Anchor at the Tampa Convention Center for the Tampa Boat Show
The Tampa Boat Show is sailing through the convention center this weekend, bringing with it impressive boats and yachts of all sizes.
Local Artists Michelle Sawyer and Tony Krol Design a New Mural for the Convention Center Coffee Bar
The Tampa Convention Center Coffee Bar recently received a makeover thanks to local artists Tony Krol and Michelle Sawyer.
Construction Scheduled for Big Rays Fish Camp and The Sail Plaza
Work will commence the week of September 17 on one of Tampa’s favorite waterfront locations, The Sail.
$30 Million Capital Improvement Plan Underway at the Tampa Convention Center
Big renovations are coming to the Tampa Convention Center, with exciting new additions for guests to enjoy!
Bailey Morris Honored with 2018 CSM of the Year Award
Bailey Morris Honored with 2018 CSM of the Year Award
By Hannah Rago
Florida’s Largest Anime Convention, METROCON, returns to Tampa for the 16th Year
Cosplayers of every fandom are heading to the Tampa Convention Center this weekend for Florida’s Largest Anime Convention.
Convention Service Managers and Visit Tampa Bay Team Up To Cook Meals for the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa during Celebrate Service Week
This week is the ESPA Celebrate Services Week, and our Convention Service Managers celebrated with their annual tradition of cooking for a cause.
Something Exciting Is A-Brewing! Coffee Bar Proudly Serving Starbucks Opens at the Tampa Convention Center
Get ready for those mid-conference pick-me-ups to get a whole lot sweeter—a new coffee bar officially opened at the Tampa Convention Center over th
The Sail Prepares to Host an Independence Day Celebration with Prime Fireworks Viewing
Get ready for a star-spangled 4th of July celebration at The Sail!
Tampa Parks and Recreations Hosts the AAU National Gymnastics Championship for the First Time at the Tampa Convention Center
The AAU National Gymnastics Championship rounded off nicely at the Tampa Convention Center over the weekend, as thousands of young gymnasts’ ages 5
Oh Baby! AWHONN 2018 Brings Thousands of Nurses to the Tampa Convention Center to Learn About Women’s Health and Neonatal Care
This week, the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is hosting their annual convention at the Tampa Convention Center.
The Tampa Streetcar is Going FARE Free—Offering Convention-Goers Unlimited Rides Through Downtown, Ybor, and Channelside
Great news convention-goers!
Smithsonian Research Project Searches for Invertebrate Changes Near Tampa Convention Center Docks
As history buffs packed the Tampa Convention Center today for AP US History exam grading, a different academic subject was being studied just outsi
Mayor Bob Buckhorn Kidnapped and Rescued During SOFIC Military Capabilities Demonstration at the Tampa Convention Center
Between an “enemy village” at The Sail, helicopters on our roof, and ships exploding near our docks, it is safe to say that SOFIC brought an action
Tampa Convention Center Readies to Showcase Military Capabilities During Today's SOFIC Demonstration
Today, the Tampa Convention Center is transforming into a military warzone for the 2018 NDIA SOFIC demonstration.
New Luxury Hotel Moving to Water Street Tampa Will Offer State of the Art Accommodations for Convention-Goers
Get ready to pack your bags!
Tampa Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week
Passport check, sunglasses check, time to pack your bags for the City of Tampa!
Special Olympics’ Flame of Hope Passes through the Tampa Convention Center
On its journey across the state, the 2018 Florida Special Olympics Flame of Hope made a special stop at the Tampa Convention Center yesterday, wher
National Wood Flooring Association Donates Flooring Materials to Habitat for Humanity to Help Build Better Shelters for Those in Need
Flooring is the foundation on which a home is built.
Tampa Convention Center Welcomes new Executive Chef, Steven Hall
Last month the Tampa Convention Center welcomed a new Executive Chef with an impressive background in culinary mastery.
Leftover Convention Resources Donated to Habitat for Humanity
Here’s a bit of news to brighten your Tuesday!
Jackie Robinson’s Daughter and Other Authors Visit the Tampa Convention Center for HCPS SLAM
It’s safe to say that this year’s HCPS SLAM was a slam dunk!
Tampa Police Department and the Hillsborough County Sherriff’s Office Team Up for Homeless Outreach
Today, the Tampa Police Department and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office worked together on a homeless outreach initiative to provide basic
Get AWP Ready! Everything You Need to Know for the Largest Literary Conference in North America
This week, the largest literary conference in North America is coming to the Tampa Convention Center—brining over 10,000 literary scholars, authors
Gasparilla Pirates Shave their Beards for Cancer and Invite Kids to be Pirates for a Day
Tampa, FL—On Sunday, Tampa’s infamous pirate ship sailed away from the Tampa Convention Center, but not without bringing smiles to children’s faces
Tampa Convention Center Serves as a Transportation Junction During this Year’s Commuter Challenge
Tampa, FL—This week the Hillsborough County Planning Commission and the Tampa’s Downtown Partnership are hosting their annual Commuter Challe
Traffic & Parking advisory for the Gasparilla Distance Classic and Expo
Race registration: Friday, February 23rd, 2018.
Gasparilla Volleyball Tournament Spikes its Way Through the Tampa Convention Center
Over 10,000 athletes, coaches, and spectators gathered at the Tampa Convention Center last weekend for the JVC Gasparilla Volleyball Tournament.
Young Scientists and Engineers Gather at the Tampa Convention Center for the Hillsborough County STEM Fair
This Monday and Tuesday the Tampa Convention Center hosted the annual Hillsborough County Public School STEM Fair.
City of Tampa Prepares to Host 30th Annual Black History Celebration at the Tampa Convention Center
Tampa, FL—Kicking off Black History Month, the City of Tampa Black Heritage Committee, Inc.
Recommended Parking and Transportation for the Gasparilla Invasion
Tampa, FL—The City of Tampa advises that there will be increased traffic in Tampa’s Downtown due to the Gasparilla Pirate Festival and NHL All-Star
The Sail Gets Ready to Host a Gasparilla Invasion Celebration and Day-After Hair of the Dog Party
Tampa, FL—The City of Tampa is in full Gasparilla pirate mode as the area’s signature festival prepares to take over Tampa’s downtown.
Upcoming Events: Gasparilla Invasion and NHL All-Star Weekend
Tampa, FL—Busy times lie ahead for the Convention Center district, with two major events taking place the weekend of January 27th.
The Sail to Host First Brews & Bites of the Year
Angela Pitts | 12 January 2017
What: Brews & Bites Event
When: January 12th 2018 6:00pm-11:00pm
Millions Auctioned at the 2018 FUN Show
Tampa, Florida—Last weekend, the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Show attracted thousands of coin enthusiasts and traders to the Tampa Convention
2017 New Car and Truck Show Races Through the Tampa Convention Center
Last weekend countless car enthusiasts raced to the Tampa Convention Center to explore some of the latest innovations in the auto industry.
The Tampa Riverwalk: Your Guide for Walkable Attractions from the Tampa Convention Center
The Riverwalk gives guests access to some of the top hotspots in Tampa’s downtown.
A Guide to Convention Center Parking
With a little planning, you’ll find that parking at our facility is easy thanks to the many parking options located nearby.
Tampa Convention Center Highlights
Tampa Convention Center makes it easy to do business with well-appointed, comfortable spaces, Wi-Fi access, an on-site business center, audio/visual services, and in-house receiving and shipping.