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Learn how Tampa Bay is highlighting its long history of diversity and inclusion to attract more events from Rachel Covello, owner of [Outcoast.com (opens in a new tab)](http://Outcoast.com)
, and Santiago C. Corrada, president and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay.

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*Unlock Tampa Bay, the heart of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bask in the sun, fun, and culture that make Tampa Bay ideal for your meeting. Outside the recently expanded waterfront Tampa Convention Center, the Tampa Riverwalk links hotels, restaurants, and cultural venues like gems on a string. To learn more, visit [TampaMeetings.com (opens in a new tab)](http://tampameetings.com/)
.*

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