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Oct 28 – Nov 1, 2026 · Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Corporate Hospitality

FLIBS brings 100,000+ attendees, 1,300+ boats and the biggest names in the yacht industry to Fort Lauderdale for five days — and venues, hotel rooms and private entertaining space book out months ahead. We plan corporate hospitality programs for exhibitors, brokers and buyers so your team and your clients get a seamless week on the water.

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What we handle

Corporate hospitality for FLIBS week

From the first client email to the last dinner on the water — every detail managed so your team can focus on relationships, not logistics.

Private venue buyouts

Waterfront restaurants, rooftop lounges and marina-adjacent spaces near the show, secured before the calendar fills.

Client dinners & receptions

For brokers, buyers and top clients — a reason to remember your team long after the show floor closes.

Exhibitor & sponsor activations

Booth hospitality, private client lounges and after-hours events timed to show hours.

On-water experiences

Private yacht charters and sunset cruises arranged through our local DMC network — the signature moment for your top clients.

Hotel room blocks & guest arrival

As a certified travel agency we negotiate hotel room blocks for your group, then welcome every attendee from the moment they land — airport greeting and ground transportation built into your program.

Full on-site management

One team managing every vendor, every reservation and every guest — from load-in to last call.

Why Event More

South Florida’s trusted partner for FLIBS

We design hospitality programs for companies who need boat-show week to go flawlessly — and who don’t have months to spend chasing venues and hotel rooms themselves.

Book before Fort Lauderdale sells out

FLIBS-week venues, hotel rooms and vendors fill three to six months out. We lock in your program early, before the good options disappear.

A single point of contact

You work directly with Severine and her core team — one relationship managing every detail from first brief to final departure.

Certified travel agency (IATAN)

Beyond event planning we are a certified travel agency — hotel room blocks and ground transportation booked directly, under the same contract as your event.

WBENC-certified diverse supplier

Women-owned and WBENC certified — a preferred vendor for companies with supplier diversity programs.

Local network across Broward’s marine industry

Relationships with waterfront venues, marinas and charter operators give your program access others can’t get.

One team for the whole week

Venue, transport, hotels and on-site staffing under one contract — no chasing five vendors across five time zones.

How we work

Our FLIBS planning process

01

Discovery call

We learn your guest list, program goals and budget. No obligation — just clarity.

02

Concept proposal

Venue options, a sample program and pricing tailored to your group.

03

Detailed planning

We lock venue contracts, hotel room blocks and the full timeline before the calendar fills.

04

Flawless execution

Every reservation, driver and detail managed on site throughout show week.

05

Post-event debrief

A full summary and recommendations heading into next year’s show.

Client reviews

What our clients say

★★★★★
“Severine and her team were exceptional! They expertly planned all the evening events for our conference, making the entire process seamless and professional. Highly recommend their services!”
Charu Bharathi
Google review
★★★★★
“Event More did a fantastic job planning our team building event for 15 people over the course of 4 days in Miami. Everything went smoothly and was first rate. Our guide was everywhere making sure we had the best experience. I highly recommend Event More for your next event.”
Daniel Bangser
Google review

Common questions

FLIBS hospitality FAQ

How far in advance should we book?

Venues, hotel rooms and reliable transportation sell out three to six months ahead of the show. We recommend locking your dates by summer.

Do you handle exhibitor or sponsor hospitality?

Yes — booth hospitality, private client lounges and after-hours events timed to show hours, whether you are an exhibitor, a sponsor, or hosting clients from the sidelines.

Can you arrange private yacht charters or on-water experiences?

Yes — through our local DMC network we can arrange private charters, sunset cruises and on-water experiences alongside your event.

Can you book our hotel rooms too?

Yes. Event More is a certified (IATAN) travel agency, so we can negotiate hotel room blocks and arrange ground transportation for your whole group under one contract. We don’t book flights, but we coordinate around your group’s arrival times.

We have buyers or guests flying in from abroad — can you welcome them?

Yes, for your corporate group. Airport greeting, ground transportation and welcome kits are built into your event program for your attendees, wherever they are flying in from. This is a corporate group service, not a stand-alone individual concierge service.

What’s included in a typical program?

Venue selection and buyout, a client dinner or reception, exhibitor or sponsor activations, on-water experiences, transportation and full on-site management — plus hotel room blocks if you want it all in one place.

Is Event More a certified diverse supplier?

Yes. Event More is WBENC-certified and a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), eligible as a diverse supplier for supplier diversity programs.

Do you work outside Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. We cover Miami, Fort Lauderdale and South Florida, with programs also produced in New York and Los Angeles.

Ready to plan your FLIBS hospitality program?

Boat-show venues and hotel rooms get locked in fast. Let’s design a program your clients won’t forget — before the calendar fills.

Book your free 15-min consultation