2024 Farm Credit System AgTour Accommodations
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Here you will find information and directions to the accommodations provided for the 2024 Farm Credit System AgTour.
The redesigned hotel on Water Street, Tampa, FL, sits adjacent to the convention center and is connected to the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street via a glass skybridge on the third floor. Located near the Tampa Riverwalk, Florida Aquarium, Amalie Arena and Sparkman Wharf. The hotel offers 50,000 square feet of renovated meeting space to delight those seeking a venue for meetings or weddings. Unwind in spacious, pet-friendly hotel rooms in Tampa, FL, with modern layouts, sophisticated décor and private balconies with views of the water or downtown Tampa skyline.
The doors to the 670,000-square-foot AMALIE Arena (originally called the Ice Palace) first opened on October 12, 1996 with its first event, the Royal Hanneford Circus. The Circus was followed shortly thereafter by the first Lightning game played on October 20, 1996. The Lightning won 5-2 over the New York Rangers.
The arena has hosted numerous high-profile events including the 1999 NHL All-Star Game, the 2007 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament, the 2008 NCAA Women’s Final Four, the 2009 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament, the 2012 Republican National Convention, the 2012 NCAA Men's Frozen Four and more.