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Fort Lauderdale, FL • Municipal Halls vs. Integrated Resort Convention Centers
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Convention Centers & Resort Campuses: 7-Venue Promoter Audit
Compare all 7 major Fort Lauderdale, FL convention centers side-by-side: net exhibit sq. ft., breakout rooms, union labor ($112–$158/hr GSC Floor Rate (Right-to-Work State (Exhibitor-Friendly Self-Install))), electrical markups (42×), and master room block waivers.
Compare All 7 Major Fort Lauderdale Convention Campuses Side-by-Side
How municipal halls compare against integrated resort convention centers inside Fort Lauderdale, FL for net exhibit sq. ft., breakout rooms, union labor, and master room block waivers.
| Fort Lauderdale Campus | Exhibit & Gross Sq. Ft. | Ballrooms & Breakout Rooms | Labor Regime | Walkable Rooms | Hall License / F&B Rule | 10×10 All-In | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convention & Exhibition Campus • 500–25,000+ Attendee B2B Trade Shows & Summits | 800,000 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 350,000 sq. ft. | 50 Meeting & Breakout Rooms | Right-to-Work State (Exhibitor-Friendly Self-Install) | 2,716+ Verified Convention Hotel Keys across 5 HQ Properties | $0.34–$0.52 / net sq. ft. (Municipal Standard) | $8,250 | Venue Hub → |
| Convention & Exhibition Campus • 500–25,000+ Attendee B2B Trade Shows & Summits | 350,000 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 200,000 sq. ft. | 30 Meeting & Breakout Rooms | Right-to-Work State (Exhibitor-Friendly Self-Install) | 2,716+ Verified Convention Hotel Keys across 5 HQ Properties | $0.34–$0.52 / net sq. ft. (Municipal Standard) | $8,250 | Venue Hub → |
| HQ Convention Hotel (801 Keys) • 500–3,500 Attendee Corporate Conferences & Medical CME | 120,000 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 30,816 sq. ft. Ballroom | 41 Breakout Rooms | In-House Banquet & AV (+34.1% '++' Load) | 801 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,013 | Venue Hub → |
| HQ Convention Hotel (650 Keys) • 500–3,500 Attendee Corporate Conferences & Medical CME | 46,763 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 14,900 sq. ft. Ballroom | 20 Breakout Rooms | In-House Banquet & AV (+34.1% '++' Load) | 650 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,013 | Venue Hub → |
| HQ Convention Hotel (325 Keys) • 500–3,500 Attendee Corporate Conferences & Medical CME | 40,000 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 7,500 sq. ft. Ballroom | 14 Breakout Rooms | In-House Banquet & AV (+34.1% '++' Load) | 325 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,013 | Venue Hub → |
| HQ Convention Hotel (481 Keys) • 500–3,500 Attendee Corporate Conferences & Medical CME | 36,267 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 3,198 sq. ft. Ballroom | 1 Breakout Rooms | In-House Banquet & AV (+34.1% '++' Load) | 481 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,013 | Venue Hub → |
| HQ Convention Hotel (459 Keys) • 500–3,500 Attendee Corporate Conferences & Medical CME | 34,943 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 4,264 sq. ft. Ballroom | 18 Breakout Rooms | In-House Banquet & AV (+34.1% '++' Load) | 459 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,013 | Venue Hub → |