TALLAHASSEE — Next year’s Florida Huddle and Florida Encounter will take place Jan. 24 – 26, 2027, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee.

VISIT FLORIDA made the announcement as this year’s Florida Huddle wrapped up in Orlando.

Florida Huddle is the Sunshine State’s official travel trade show, while Florida Encounter is one of the longest-running appointment trade shows in the MICE industry.

“Florida Huddle and Florida Encounter play a critical role in unlocking new business opportunities for Florida’s destinations, accommodations, attractions and meeting venues by directly connecting our partners with top travel trade and meetings professionals from around the world,” said VISIT FLORIDA’s President and CEO, Bryan Griffin. “These events showcase Florida’s tourism industry and help drive meaningful, long-term partnerships. Next year, we look forward to hosting these conferences in the Kissimmee area. Florida’s tourism industry is strong, and through events like Huddle and Encounter, VISIT FLORIDA is helping to keep our momentum high.”

DT Minich, President and CEO of Experience Kissimmee, added: “We are honoured to host Florida Huddle and Florida Encounter in Kissimmee in 2027, bringing the global travel trade and meetings industry together in the heart of Central Florida. These events present a powerful opportunity to showcase Kissimmee’s depth as a meetings and events destination. Planners and buyers can get a firsthand look at the destination’s authentic experiences, outdoor adventures and proximity to iconic attractions, reinforcing why our community is uniquely positioned to support meaningful connections, memorable events and long-term business growth for Florida’s tourism industry.”

More details and updates can be found at FloridaHuddle.com and FloridaEncounter.com.