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pickleball

Improve your pickleball game, make new friends, or host a special event at The Courts Cape Coral. 

New Venue Spotlight

Plan a meeting your attendees will rave about. In Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods, business blends with sunshine, collaboration by day, relaxation by the water by night. 

From waterfront venues to unique team activities, this destination offers the perfect mix of productivity and play. A highlight is The Courts Cape Coral, a new indoor/outdoor complex designed for flexibility, from team-building tournaments to high-energy receptions.

And when the work is done, Cape Coral invites your group to ditch the blazers and embrace the breeze. With more than 400 miles of canals - more than Venice - attendees can enjoy waterside dining, sunset boat rides, and golden-hour happy hours that turn colleagues into collaborators.

Business may bring your group here, but the experience is what they’ll remember. Connect with our sales team to create an unforgettable itinerary and partner with trusted locals who will make your next meeting unforgettable.

VCB Sales Team

We value your business, treasure our friendships, and hope you choose the
islands, beaches and neighborhoods of Fort Myers for your next conference.

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Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, FL. is thrilled to introduce their reimaged spaces set to unveil fall 2025. The pre-function spaces are undergoing a complete transformation, incorporating state-of-the-art full LED wall screens and brand-new soft seating and furniture.

Fast Trax in Fort Myers

FastTrax

FastTrax Entertainment unveils a three-level racing complex with bowling, arcade, and dining, featuring BizKartz go-karts reaching 22 mph. For special events, a VIP room hosts community and corporate parties complete with live music.

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Bubble Room reopens on Captiva

The Bubble Room

The iconic Bubble Room has reopened nearly three years after Hurricane Ian left it in ruins. The restaurant is known for its towering cakes and walls packed with Hollywood nostalgia. 

Named BEST resort in Florida!

Gasparilla Inn

Located in Southwest Florida on the scenic barrier island of Boca Grande is The Gasparilla Inn, the 111-year-old resort that Travel + Leisure readers named the best in the state. 

Upcoming Meeting Events
October

7-9: IMEX Americas 
Las Vegas, NV | Lauren Hyps

23: CONFAB for Planners
Washington, DC | Betsy Bush

26-28: Smart Meetings
Napa, CA | Lauren Hyps

27-30: Meetings Made Easy Experience
Port Charlotte, FL | Erin Lester

November

1: Destination Reps Client Event
Minneapolis, MN | Lauren Hyps

16-19: Meetings Today Live South!
New Orleans, LA | Erin Lester

20-21: CONFAB for Planners
New York, NY | Betsy Bush

December

1:  Capital CVB Reps Client Event
Washington, DC | Betsy Bush

1-3:  Connect Winter Marketplace
Washington, DC | Betsy Bush

2-3: SITE Chicago Holly Trolley Client Event & PCMA Holiday Mixer
Chicago, IL | Lauren Hyps

3-4: Association Forum Holiday Showcase
Chicago, IL | Lauren Hyps

7-9:  SITE Southeast Education Summit
New Orleans, LA | Erin Lester

7-10:  American Express INTERAction
Las Vegas, NV | Betsy Bush

people we've met and friends we've made

Rotating photos include:

  • (Photo 1) Betsy Bush, VCB, hosted a client event and met with (photo 1) Amrita Nichols - Conference Direct and Megan Harrell - Drupal Association at the Red Sox Fenway Client Event, July 11, in Boston, MA.
  • (Photos 2-6) Lauren Hyps, VCB, hosted a client event and met with (photo 2) Mike Andrus - Remarkable Travel Group, Dan Craighead - Minnesota Youth Athletic Service; (photo 3) Gina Zappa - Direct Travel, Morgan Cook - Global Business Travel Association; (photo 4) Alyssa Stander - Marriott Sanibel Harbour, John Larsen - Lamont Co., Ann Nelson - Lamont Co., Angela Lisle - Lamont Co., Ani Farrell - Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast; (photo 5) Jared Yount and Alice Yount - HelmsBriscoe; and (photo 6) Pattie Ball and Lisa Heim, HelmsBriscoe at the Minnesota Twin Client Event, July 29, in Minneapolis, MN. 
  • (Photos 7-8) Erin Lester, VCB, met with (photo 7) Veronica Villar - MTG Resources and (photo 8) Tracy Ryan - Luminary, Kimberly Bean - KBT Creative Support Services, and Nicole Rechner - FL Assoc of Comm Health Centers at Destination Southeast, Aug. 3-5, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. 
  • (Photos 9-10) Lauren Hyps, VCB, met with HPN Global partner (photo 9) Tim Arnold and (photo 10) Geoffrey Cooke at HPN Global Partner Conference, Aug. 26-29, in Las Vegas, NV.
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