Orlando: VIP Service for
Incentive Groups
Orlando continues to expand its well-earned reputation as a world-class meeting destination. The city hosts 4 million delegates each year in facilities that accommodate small groups as well as large citywide conventions and trade shows. Orlando’s range of hotels, entertainment and leisure activities certainly makes it a choice spot for executives with families. It’s also evolving as a playground for adults, with one of the nation’s newest spa destinations, golf’s ultimate theme park, high-end brand-name shopping and a host of trendy new, independent restaurants complemented by celebrity-chef eateries. Orlando’s Central Florida location makes it an ideal starting point for easy day trips to the beach, scenic nature preserves, high-energy spectator sports and unique cultural, educational and historic attractions.
As a city built on hospitality, Orlando knows how to deliver VIP service to incentive groups. Its special event venues offer unique options. “We can help groups with everything imaginable, and we are fortunate to have the ability to offer choices that fit any need and budget,” says Gary Sain, president and chief executive officer of the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau. “There are choices that fit any need and budget. Orlando’s entertainment industry is an added advantage. It allows groups to incorporate an extra element of creativity and excitement that makes any incentive program a success.”
Orlando’s hospitality extends to the Orlando International Airport. In 2006, it was ranked “Airport with the Best Customer Service Airport-Wide” by Airport Revenue News. Located within 15 miles of the Orange County Convention Center and major attractions, it serves more than 35 million passengers annually. Orlando ranks among the top 10 most affordable airfare destinations in the U.S. More than 40 airlines provide non-stop service from 88 cities in the U.S. and 19 international cities to Orlando.
“An incentive travel destination doesn’t need to be far away or expensive to provide a unique and memorable experience. For example, city-based organizations can consider retreats or trips to more rural areas. Companies in smaller towns can do weekend getaways or short city stays.”
— Michael D. Gehrisch, President and CEO, Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI)
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