The Visit Sarasota County’s Meeting Incentive Program offers options to enhance the meeting attendee destination experience while still supporting the goals of the meeting 1.) Meeting Incentive Program: Target Audience: Businesses located outside of Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties. Purpose: Enhance the meeting experience while supporting meeting goals. Eligibility: Available for corporate, association, government, non-profit, military, education, religious, and fraternal groups. Room blocks at Sarasota County hotels. Cash Rebates (Rooms on Peak): 10-35 rooms: Up to $625 36-60 rooms: Up to $915 61-85 rooms: Up to $1,250 86-250 rooms: Up to $3,750 Bonus: Additional $500 for specific business sectors (e.g., Financial/Professional Services, Corporate Headquarters). Additional Reimbursements: Offsite Group Dining/Events: Reimbursement for group meals (minimum 10 persons) outside hotels in Sarasota County. Transportation: Reimbursement for special event transportation or airport transfers. Wellness Initiative: Credit for lifestyle programs (e.g., fitness, yoga, meditation) during the conference/meeting. Distribution: Incentive is reimbursed after the meeting. 2.) Bring It Home Incentive: Target Audience: Area businesses headquartered within Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties. Purpose: Encourage local organizations to host meetings in their home region. Perks: Strengthens community ties. Boosts the local economy. Provides a hotel room rebate of $10 per room night for meetings held in Sarasota County. Feel free to choose the incentive that best suits your group’s needs! For more details, visit https://www.visitsarasota.com/article/meeting-incentive-program