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CVB Showcase Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau florida Creativity and innovation are what set businesses apart, now more so than ever. See, imaginative thinking solves problems. It inspires and motivates. Separates the also-rans from the market leaders. Face-to-face meetings do too, especially ones held in Orlando. There’s a certain magic to what can be accomplished here. Build lasting relationships. Drive business. Get the deal done. Or generate the next “big” idea. With the Orange County Convention Center, millions of square feet of hotel meeting space, accessible air flights, and a wide range of affordable accommodations, attendees are engaged and productive. We like to call it our ROI—that’s Return on Ideas. MEETING FACILITIES Today, it’s not just about show floors, meeting space, and square footage. It’s about the total show, including special events. Plan a tradeshow for 100,000 attendees. Arrange an intimate outing at one of our gorgeous outdoor venues. Convention center or hotel. Large groups or small. Orlando has the space to cater to any meeting imaginable. The Orange County Convention Center—which includes 2.1 million square feet of exhibition space—coupled with meeting and convention hotels, on-site attractions, and free-standing event facilities, makes Orlando one of the world’s most flexible and expansive destinations. ACCOMMODATIONS We’ve got hotels. Many with expansive meeting space. Green-certified, too. Properties at every price-point accommodate nearly 11 million annual meeting and convention attendees. So it should come as no surprise that our nearly 115,000-room inventory fulfills nearly any group request. And the destination is expanding. With new properties opening at a rapid pace and numerous expansions of existing ones— not to mention the dining and entertainment infrastructure that parallel this progress—Orlando SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION offers a continually evolving inventory that will make your next meeting a success. DINING Talk about a dining revolution. Just a decade ago, Orlando was barely on the culinary map. It is now. A truly diverse restaurant scene has emerged alongside the top-ranked travel destination. Visitors and locals alike may now choose from sophisticated resort kitchens. Savory independent bistros. Or fine dining options from both familiar and exclusive brands. Guests will love Pointe Orlando, a dining and entertainment complex just down from the Orange County Convention Center. And on “Restaurant Row,” located just a few miles away on Sand Lake Road, more than two dozen casual and upscale eateries are serving unforgettable experiences. ATTRACTIONS At the end of a long day, attendees want to relax and recharge. But not all guests play at the same speed. Some may want a late afternoon stroll at a lakeside park, while another group is eager to sample the menu at a hip new bistro. That’s why Orlando has entertainment options for nearly everyone to enjoy. There’s always something new, too. Like fine dining. Exclusive—and budget-minded— shopping. Hot nightlife. Sensuous spas. Endless rounds of golf. Outdoor activities. And of course, our world-famous theme parks and attractions, such as the Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Orlando® Resort, and SeaWorld® Orlando, are always up to something new and exciting. GETTING THERE Thanks to the growth of Orlando International Airport (MCO) during the past three decades, the destination is accessible from nearly anywhere in the world. More than 41 scheduled airlines provide nonstop service from 72 domestic and 19 international cities at the airport. With so many flight options, it’s easy to see why MCO remains the state’s busiest in passenger traffic—ranked among the top 25 airports in the world— and provides scheduled non-stop service to more U.S. destinations than all but a handful of other airports. CONTACT Tammi Runzler Senior Vice President of Convention Sales and Services Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau (407) 354-5547; (800) 662-2825 tammi.runzler@orlandocvb.com www.OrlandoMeeting.com Where creative minds meet AT A GLANCE Total Hotels: 453 Total Guest Rooms: 114,598 Total Meeting Space: 5.2 million sf Projected Room Inventory for 2010: 116,902 Convention Properties: 49 September 21, 2009 33 http://www.OrlandoMeeting.com

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Pricing Forecast
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Meetings Spotlight
Event Profile

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