2019-2020 Meeting Professionals Guide - 5

Dear Meeting Professional:

2019-2020

As America's most-visited destination, Orlando is
full of superlatives, from our world-famous theme
parks and attractions to an abundance of diverse
hotels, dining, shopping and nightlife experiences.

MEETING PROFESSIONALS
GUIDE
Publisher
George Aguel

For the past five years, Orlando has been Cvent's
top U.S. meeting destination. And in 2018,
Visit Orlando won "CVB of the Year" from
ConferenceDirect, as well as the Stella Award for
"Best DMO in the Southeast." Between these and
other recognitions, it's no wonder Orlando remains
a perennial favorite among meeting professionals.

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Visit Orlando® is pleased to present the 20192020 Meeting Professionals Guide. It has been
designed for use by the convention and meeting
planner industry and contains detailed information about Central Florida accommodations,
attractions, venues, dining and convention
services. Visit Orlando provides comprehensive
planning and support assistance to meeting
planners. We invite you to use our materials,
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February 15, 2019, and new members who had
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Professionals Guide. Visit Orlando makes no
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When you convene in Orlando, your attendees can look forward to:
* An ever-improving convention center. The Orange County Convention Center
is undergoing a $605 million campus improvement plan that will bring
significant expansion to the North and South concourses. New meeting and
exhibit space will provide more flexibility, more choices and added convenience.
* One-of-a-kind retail, dining and entertainment districts. Orlando has the
nation's most nightlife establishments, per capita, including those found in our
ever-growing, walkable entertainment districts. In the Convention District
alone, more than $1 billion in high-profile development is planned through
2020, ensuring new experiences every time you meet here.
* World-class dining and entertainment. Named one of the "Best Foodie Cities in
the U.S." and among the "Top 50 Foodie Capitals of the World," Orlando enjoys
a vibrant dining scene with something for every palate. We also attract highcaliber celebrity chefs, with nearly a dozen currently in the area and more on
the way, and have produced several local James Beard Award nominees.
* Expert assistance from Visit Orlando. Our Destination Services Team is made
up of certified meeting professionals who can assist groups of any size with
everything from comprehensive site inspections to attendance building. They
work hard to save you time, hassle and money with their insider knowledge,
while helping to create memorable meeting, and event experiences.
We hope this guide will serve as a trusted resource for planning your next conference
or event. When you're ready to learn more, give us a call, we're eager to work with
you to ensure your Orlando experience will be the most unforgettable and productive
one yet.
Looking forward to seeing you in Orlando!

George Aguel
President and CEO
Visit Orlando

Orlando Destination Specialists: 800-643-0482

2019-2020 Meeting Professionals Guide

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