Coastal Connections Conference launches in Orlando in 2022

The Oct. 3-5 event at Margaritaville Resort is designed specifically for beach, coastal and nautical retailers.

The three-day event will include educational sessions and opportunities for beach, coastal and nautical retailers to connect.

“The Margaritaville Resort Orlando offers the perfect island-inspired backdrop for the Coastal Connections Conference,” says Karen Carr, Seaside Retailer publisher. “We wanted to expand on all the great information people receive in the magazine in a setting that is casual, interactive, inviting and fun. Orlando is in close proximity to many of our Southeast readers and an easy destination to fly to for seaside retailers from coast to coast.”

The event kicks off Monday, Oct. 3, with a welcome reception from 5-7 p.m. Then Tuesday, Oct. 4, breakfast will be held from 8 to 9 a.m., followed by a full day of sessions and an It’s Five O’clock Somewhere themed cocktail reception. Wednesday, Oct. 5, breakfast is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. followed by a half-day of sessions concluding at noon.

“Each session is designed with the beach, coastal and nautical retailer in mind,” says Kristin Ely, associate publisher and executive editor, Seaside Retailer. “We are excited to bring our more than 40 years of business-to-business media experience together to deliver a must-attend event to the seaside retailer community.”

Creating connections is an important aspect of the conference, and during the three-day event there will be many opportunities for attendees to interact together. Session topics, speaker information, registration and other details about the conference will be continually updated at www.coastalconnectionsconference.com.

An Early Bird discount will be offered to individuals who register before March 31. Additional discounts will also be available to nonprofit retail stores, ZAG and Purchasing Power Plus members and businesses with multiple registrations. Questions can be directed to conference@seasideretailer.com.

Attendees who book their hotel room as part of the conference room block will enjoy all the resort’s amenities at a special discounted room rate before, during and after the conference. Reservations can be made from the conference website or by calling the resort directly and mentioning the Coastal Connections Conference.

Margaritaville Resort opened its Orlando resort in 2019. Modern amenities and high-end furnishings provide comfort, while floor-to-ceiling windows show off the lush surroundings and expansive lagoon pools that create a Caribbean vibe.

“We are pleased to be able to offer a discounted room rate at the beautiful Margaritaville Resort. The Coastal Connections Conference is a great opportunity to experience a new resort destination while also gaining insights and making valuable connections,” says Carr.

“Beach, coastal and nautical gift shops, souvenir stores and boutiques will feel right at home at Margaritaville Resort,” adds Ely. “We look forward to seeing you in Orlando in 2022.”