The Tampa Convention Center has received Gold for Best U.S. Convention Center in the 2026 Prevue Visionary Awards, a first-time honor for the downtown Tampa venue.
According to the City of Tampa, the awards are voted on by meeting planners, event professionals and incentive travel experts. The Tampa Convention Center shared Gold recognition with the San Diego Convention Center. Orange County Convention Center received Silver, while Georgia World Congress Center received Bronze.
The annual awards recognize destinations and businesses in the meetings and events industry, including convention centers, hotels, resorts, cruise lines and airlines.
Located on the Tampa Riverwalk, the Tampa Convention Center offers 600,000 square feet of flexible event space. Its facilities include a 200,000-square-foot exhibit hall, a 36,000-square-foot ballroom, 50 meeting and breakout rooms, and waterfront and outdoor spaces for events.
The City of Tampa said the venue's waterfront location also places attendees near downtown hotels, dining, entertainment and transportation options. The center hosts conferences, trade shows, corporate events, medical meetings, athletic competitions and other gatherings.
The recognition is the convention center's seventh major industry award of 2026, according to the city. Greater Tampa Bay also received Gold for Best U.S. Destination for Meetings in the large-destination category.
