The First Florida Out Coast Convention Starts Today!
The inaugural Florida Out Coast Convention (FLOCC) and the first and only conference focused on the Florida LGBTQ tourism industry starts today (Monday, July 31, 2023) and runs through Thursday, August 3. Out Coast will host the three-day event in Tampa, Florida. The convention will bring together DMOs, hotels, business owners, LGBTQ+ organizations, travel planners, influencers, media, and others who want to support and learn about inclusive tourism.
With the current climate of politics in Florida, FLOCC states on its website: “There is no denying that it is a critical time in Florida for LGBTQ community members and travelers. Given that travel boycotts are on the minds of tourism leaders throughout the country, especially in Florida, there is no better time for FLOCC.”
Some of the benefits for attendees at the Florida Out Coast Convention include:
- Align your brand with equality.
- Understand the concerns of LGBTQ+ travelers.
- Tackle new hurdles such as Florida’s LGBTQ laws.
- Amplify the LGBTQ+ voices within your destination.
- Learn about new LGBTQ+ travel trends.
- Identify best practices to market your brand to LGBTQ+ travelers.
- Celebrate Florida’s LGBTQ+ accomplishments.
Scheduled Hosts & Speakers
The tentative schedule of events is as follows:
MONDAY, JULY 31
Registration / 12 – 6 pm
Supplier Booth Setup
Opening Social / Yeoman’s 6 – 9 pm
(Included In FLOCC Registration)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1
Continental Breakfast / 8 am
Opening Session / 9 am
Refreshment Break: Silent Auction & Networking / 10:30 am
Breakout Sessions / 11:15 am
General Session & Lunch / 12:30 pm
Refreshment Break: Silent Auction & Networking / 3:30 pm
Breakout Sessions / 4 pm
Cocktail Hour / 5 pm
Dine Around In Ybor City / Click Here for Info
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2
Continental Breakfast / 8 am
General Session / 9 am
Refreshment Break: Silent Auction & Networking / 10:30 am
Breakout Sessions / 11:15 am
General Session & Lunch / 12:30 pm
Refreshment Break in Marketplace / 2:30 pm
Keynote Speaker / 3 pm
FLAMBOYANCE Award and Cocktail Reception / 4 pm – 6 pm
Dine Around In Ybor City / Click Here for Info
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3
Continental Breakfast / 8 am
Closing Session, Keynote & Auction Announcements / 9 am
Homeward Bound / 11 am
Scheduled Performances
The Hilton Downtown Tampa will be the host hotel. Interested guests can take advantage of the negotiated $185 per night FLOCC rate from Sunday, July 30 to Thursday, August 3. You’re encouraged to extend your stay and explore Tampa! Click here for details about the host hotel.
