Daytona Beach to Host 2013 Rejuvenate Marketplace

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Oct. 16, 2013 - PRLog -- Daytona Beach will host Collinson Media & Events’ 2013 Rejuvenate Marketplace October 28-30.  This inspirational event welcomes hundreds of faith-based meetings planners and buyers to an appointment-only tradeshow designed as a think tank for innovative meetings solutions.

Using data collected during event registration by its in-house planner development team, Collinson confirms nearly 60 percent of attending meetings professionals have open dates in 2015 or sooner, with 33 percent seeking to book within the next 12 months and more than 30 percent planning six or more events per year.  Additionally, the company reports only 15 percent are third-party planners.

“Rejuvenate Marketplace is an amazing economic opportunity for the Daytona Beach area” said Jeffrey Hentz, president/CEO, Halifax Area Advertising Authority.  “Their attendance during this event will generate more than 2,800 room nights and the potential for future business is incredible.”

A conference focused on networking, high-quality education and entertainment, Rejuvenate Marketplace offers planners an incredible list of inspirational speakers including Soledad O’Brien and Edward James Almos, hands-on workshops, peer-to-peer discussions, speed briefings, technology demonstrations, town hall talks and morning devotionals by Michael W. Smith.  Most importantly, planners will meet one-on-one with destination representatives who want to earn their business.

To learn more, visit rejuvenatemeetings.com/marketplace. You can also watch this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vHORKwS2sI#t=83.



About the Daytona Beach Area
Daytona Beach and its surrounding area is located along a beautiful 23-mile stretch of Florida’s East Coast.  Named one of TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Beach Destinations in the U.S. in 2012, the world-famous Daytona Beach invites visitors to swim, surf and fish in warmer waters while basking under sunnier skies.  The destination is home to the Daytona International Speedway which hosts the Daytona 500, the Rolex 24 and many other events, and is also the home base of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and the Florida section of the United States Tennis Association.  With more than 15,000 beds, Daytona Beach features lodging for all lifestyles and budgets, and has earned the reputation of the Festival Capital of Florida with some of the largest events and festivals held each year.  The casual and fun atmosphere of Daytona Beach is perfect for families making long-lasting memories while seizing the day … or better yet, seizing the Daytona.  Learn more at DaytonaBeach.com.

About Collinson Media & Events

Collinson Media & Events is a senior leader in the destination marketing industry.  Based in Atlanta, the company specializes in marketing directly to leisure travelers, destination providers, and event and meeting professionals, producing digital and print solutions as well as its trademark Marketplace events.