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Main Beach Gulf Shores

Why Plan a Beach Meeting?

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

June 24, 2022

We could go on and on for days about why you should meet at the beach, but below are our top 10 reasons.

The Lodge Ballroom Gulf Shores
1. Full-service convention properties

Whether you’re looking for a meeting space with accommodations or a large hall to hold a sizable group, we have you covered. Our meeting venues are found at outstanding hotels, resorts and unique venues on or near the beach, including full- and limited-service properties as well as vacation rental homes and condos.

2. Family-friendly destination

Visit the beach, enjoy a dolphin/sailing cruise, spend a day full of play at The Wharf, play a round of championship golf, or reel ’em in while deep-sea fishing. The activities are endless in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach!

3. Excellent attendance records and productivity

Planning a meeting at the beach is sure to draw attendees. It offers a break from routine and increases everyone’s energy which creates positive attitudes.

GTs on the Bay Orange Beach
4. Unique cuisine

Of course, fresh seafood is plentiful here. But you’ll also find finger-licking barbeque, decadent desserts, steaks and home-style country cookin’, as well as unique beach cocktails all along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Fresh, local ingredients - straight from the Gulf of Mexico or local farms - give attendees a taste of our coastal culinary culture. And the annual food festivals frequently feature our top chefs, some of whom hold high honors such as James Beard nominations.

5. Proximity to major roadways and airports

The Alabama Gulf Coast is within an easy driving distance to many large cities, so getting to us via land is a simple task. But if flying is more your speed, most major airlines service the nearby Mobile Regional and Pensacola International Airports, with a growing selection of non-stop flights. The up-and-coming Gulf Shores International Airport is working its way to become a bigger player in getting attendees to the beach.

Sand Castle University Gulf Shores
6. Team-building activities on land or water

Whether your event comprises longtime colleagues or new acquaintances, team-building is vital. And when you meet at the beach, the possibilities are endless! From an adrenaline-pumping ride on a helicopter to a sandcastle building class to a relaxing sunset sail, it will be easy and fun to build new relationships!

7. Non-traditional meeting spaces

Meet on the sand or at other unique venues. Alabama’s beaches are home to plenty of venues ranging from an 18,000-square-foot event center to restaurant rooftops and even the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo! If a unique meeting space is what you’re looking for, you’ll find one here.

Big Beach Brewing
8. Responsible tourism opportunities

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach provide a number of ways to combine volunteer community service with bonding among your attendees. Schedule an afternoon for your group to remove trash and debris from the beach, pitch in for trail-building and cleanup opportunities through Gulf State Park or create enrichment items for animals at the zoo. And remember to Leave Only Footprints!

9. Nightlife and live music

The fun never ends at the beach! Whether it's enjoying a relaxed setting to share a glass of wine, dancing to the music of local and regional bands, or having an energetic karaoke competition with your team, there truly is something for everyone in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

10. Our local sales team is dedicated to making your planning easier

Organizing an event is no easy task, but when you work with our dedicated sales team, your task list becomes easier to manage.

Let us assist you with all the details for your Gulf Shores and Orange Beach meetings!

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