The City of St. Petersburg has long lacked sufficient meeting and conference space, often pushing event organizers to look elsewhere. That could soon change.
The city is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study evaluating the viability of a proposed convention center in downtown St. Petersburg.
The study will assess market demand, competitive positioning, facility program requirements, financial performance and overall economic impact, according to a Request for Proposals (RFP) advertised on March 11th.
The selected consultant will analyze regional and national industry trends, engage key stakeholders, identify demand segments and unmet market opportunities, and benchmark against comparable and innovative convention center models.
The consultant would make a series of recommendations for a convention center, including detailing size requirements and ancillary needs such as exhibit halls, ballrooms, kitchen and food service, parking, technology infrastructure and hotel requirements.