The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau is the Official Tourism Marketing Agency for Broward County, Florida. The staff of the GFLCVB promote the Greater Fort Lauderdale area as a premier year-round leisure and meeting destination. Greater Fort Lauderdale, also known as the “Venice of America,” boasts an average year-round temperature of 77˚F and has 3,000 hours of annual sunshine. Made of up 31 municipalities, the destination offers more than 35,000 lodging accommodations at a variety of hotels, reflecting a cosmopolitan vibe. Upon arrival at FLL Airport (Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport), it is just 5 minutes to the beach, Port Everglades, the Broward County Convention Center and downtown. While in Greater Fort Lauderdale, explore 4,000+ restaurants, 300+ miles of navigable waterways, eight distinct beaches, a burgeoning arts and culture scene, craft breweries, rooftop bars, and outdoor adventure – all conveniently located in the center of South Florida.