Plan a Successful Meeting at Orlando's International Drive
There are many reasons to choose the International Drive Resort Area in Orlando as the site for successful meetings and events. Flexible convention space, a wide range of accommodations, top-rated airports and convention center and sophisticated retail, dining and entertainment districts make it a top pick among meeting planners.
A few facts:
- The area is home to
six of the world’s greatest theme parks: SeaWorld®, Discovery
Cove®, Aquatica,
SeaWorld's Water Park®, Universal
Studios®, Islands
of Adventure® and Universal's
Volcano Bay™; 35 additional thrilling attractions; four entertainment complexes; 55 music,
comedy and nightlife venues; three stadium-style movie cinemas; shopping at more than 600 designer, brand-name and outlet stores; more
than 275 restaurants; 120 hotels
and resorts; the convenient and affordable I•RIDE
Trolley Service.
- The Orange County
Convention Center (OCCC) is the 2nd largest convention center in the U.S.The award-winning facility provides a
multitude of event options in two beautiful facilities - the West Building and
the North/South Building - for a combined offering of 2.1 million-square feet
of exhibition space. Details.
- Four
major convention hotels are connected to the OCCC by covered walkway bridges
providing access to over 5,185 premium hotel rooms. These include the Hyatt Regency Orlando, Rosen Center, Rosen Plaza, and Hilton Orlando.
- Choices of accommodations in all budget categories may be made from more than 120
hotels and resorts for a total of 47,500 rooms.
- Orlando has again been named the No. 1 meetings
destination in the country, according to Cvent’s 2017 Top Meetings Destination
list. After evaluating booking activity for more than 5,000 U.S. cities from
the Cvent Supplier Network, the rankings placed Orlando in the top spot for the
fifth time in six years. Orlando leads for a variety of reasons including
affordability, accessibility, quality and variety of facilities, alongside the
unforgettable experiences attendees enjoy.
- Orlando
International Airport (MCO) is
located within 15 miles of the Orange County Convention Center and I-Drive’s
attractions and accommodations.
- Parking the car and
getting around the I-Drive area is a breeze with the popular I-Ride Trolleys that run throughout the area from 8 a.m.
to 10:30 p.m. daily. Single rides and unlimited ride passes are available.
- A variety of exciting
spouse programs may be tailored to the specific interests of the group with golf, shopping, spas, attractions, restaurants and more.
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