Dear Members and Friends:
On behalf of our organization I am delighted to announce that our 34th Annual Convention will take place in St. Petersburg, Florida at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront from May 21 – 25, 2017. We are optimistic that our convention in St. Petersburg will be as successful as those of the past few years. As always, our goal is to plan a productive, informative and entertaining convention for all who attend.
The Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront is located in Downtown St. Petersburg which is a small, vibrant community on beautiful Tampa Bay offering something for everyone. There are several restaurants and shops to suit any budget within walking distance of the hotel. You can visit the Dali Museum or see amazing glasswork at the Chihuly Collection, both also within walking distance of the hotel. The nightlife is exciting in Downtown St. Petersburg, but if you are just looking to relax some of the most beautiful beaches on Florida’s west coast are just a few minutes away. We will also be approximately 30 minutes away from Clearwater and Tampa, both cities with many interesting things to see and do.
The room rates at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront are as follows:
$139 - Single/Double Occupancy
$149 - Single Occupancy with Buffet Breakfast included
$159 - Double Occupancy with Buffet Breakfast included
There are two airports in the area, Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. Tampa International Airport is approximately 30 minutes away from downtown St. Petersburg but offers many more flight options and airlines. We have also obtained a discount for airport transfers with Super Shuttle/Execucar from both airports.
We are currently working on obtaining air travel discounts through Star Alliance. We will send this along with any additional information that will assist in your planning in the coming weeks.
I thank you again for your continued support and look forward to seeing you in St. Petersburg in 2017.
Sincerely,
Daryl J. Peoples