Orlando: we promise great meetings.Orlando has every experience imaginable and award-winning customer service [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Exceptional experiences You can promise your attendees a great meeting when you come to Orlando. That's why planners choose Orlando time and time again. With world-class shopping destinations, a surprising array of fine-dining restaurants, fabulous spas, golf courses and academies and exciting evening entertainment, Orlando has continued to grow and mature into one of America's finest convention resort destinations. Total energy or sheer relaxation Orlando not only provides outstanding meeting locations, but also a multitude of leisure opportunities for your busy attendees. Choose from 150 award-winning golf courses, six golf academies, or six of the most relaxing spas anywhere, then enjoy our best kept secret--great dining. There are more than 10,000 fine-dining seats in our magnificent convention area, and for nightlife night·life n. Social activities or entertainment available or pursued in the evening. nightlife Noun , there are options for every taste. A new level of service Why do so many planners keep choosing Orlando for their first or returning conventions? Perhaps it is our people approach to sales and service. Every year attendees can enjoy new experiences while planners enjoy consistently great service. Not only do we assist in setting up your event, we're there every step of the way. Unmatched, award-winning service. Voted best for service In a "Meeting News" survey of planners, Orlando was selected number one in America for our particularly high level of service in planning and executing meetings. In fact, we received 45% more votes than the runner-up. And in a recent planner satisfaction survey, 98% rated Orlando as excellent or good for a meeting site, and 87% said they would return in the future. The Orlando CVB's philosophy is about the planner and how we can make their job easier. Our excellence is reflected in several awards from distinguished magazines. Combine our top-notch service with the fact that Florida is the state people most want to visit, and you have the ideal destination for business and pleasure. To learn more, call 800-662-2825 or visit orlandoconvention.com. Better yet, come for a visit--and discover everything under the sun waiting for you in Orlando. Connecting work and play. On the course In its annual reader's poll, "Conde Nast Traveler" readers selected four Central Florida
Central Florida is the central region of the United States state of Florida, on the East Coast. golf resorts among the top 75 in the world. Golf resorts were judged on six criteria--course design, speed of play, pro staff, accommodations, food and other activities--demonstrating that golf resorts were more than just a place to tee off. In addition, the Orlando area has more great golf courses than most people could ever dream of--150 to be exact, including courses designed by legendary golf figures such as Jack Nicklaus Noun 1. Jack Nicklaus - United States golfer considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time (born in 1940) Jack William Nicklaus, Nicklaus , Arnold Palmer and architect Robert Trent Jones See: American TV writer Trent Jones Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (June 20, 1906 – June 14, 2000) was a golf course architect who designed (or re-designed) about 500 golf courses in at least 40 US states and 35 other countries all around the world. . Learning with the best It's expected that meeting-goers will improve their business skills, but now they can hone their golf swings as well. Central Florida is home to six first-rate golf academies, including one by renowned instructor David Leadbetter People called David or Dave Leadbetter include:
(2) (Programmable Gate Array) See gate array and FPGA. and LPGA LPGA abbr. Ladies Professional Golf Association tournaments. Basically, any time you want to play, we're ready for you in Orlando. Give us a call at 800-662-2825 or email us at karen.maureen@orlandocvb.com for further details. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As the second largest convention center in the country, Orlando's Orange County Convention Center The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is the primary public convention center in Central Florida. The large complex is located on International Drive, a major tourist area in Orlando, Florida. simply offers more amenities, more options and more services than you are likely to find anyplace else. And since this incredible facility is located in the heart of Central Florida, one of the most fun places in the world, it's no surprise that everyone loves to meet here! The West Building of the OCCC OCCC Orange County Convention Center (Florida) OCCC Oklahoma City Community College OCCC Orange County Community College (New York) OCCC Oklahoma City Corvette Club (Oklahoma) is bright and beautiful, with its tropical atriums, soaring skylights and intimate courtyards. And then, there's the meeting space itself--over a million square feet of exhibition space all on one level, including 49 meeting rooms and 141 breakouts. Convenience is another reason meeting planners and guests rave about this grand convention center. The West Building's superb full-service restaurant, 4 food courts and 2 business centers are centrally located. Advanced technology and telecommunications systems, including wireless mobility throughout the facility, further exemplify the OCCC's unique marriage of space, aesthetics and thoughtful design. Connected by a pedestrian bridge with moving sidewalks The Moving Sidewalks was a 1960s psychedelic blues-rock band, most notable for giving future ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons his start in the music business. The group members were Billy Gibbons on guitar, Don Summers on bass, Dan Mitchell on drums and Tom Moore on keyboards. , the dramatically designed North/South Building houses an additional 950,282 square feet of exhibition space, including two acoustically-engineered general assembly areas, 25 meeting rooms, 94 breakouts and 2 elegant full-service restaurants with panoramic views of the exhibition halls. Sophisticated audio and lighting options, plus in-floor utilities are available throughout both buildings, ensuring that your convention, meeting or tradeshow is spectacular and that set-up and break down are a breeze. You'll especially appreciate our rigging rigging, the wires, ropes, and chains employed to support and operate the masts, yards, booms, and sails of a vessel. Standing rigging is semipermanent, consisting mainly of mast supports, the fore-and-aft stays, and the stays running from the masthead to each side and technical services, underground loading docks and on-site parking for 4,777. Why, even getting to and from the OCCC is easy, with the Orlando International Airport “KMCO” redirects here. For other uses, see KMCO (disambiguation). “MCO” redirects here. For other uses, see MCO (disambiguation). Orlando International Airport (IATA: MCO, ICAO: KMCO, FAA LID: MCO)[2] just 15 minutes away. Plus, there are over 8,000 nearby hotel rooms, out of more than 112,000 in the surrounding area. With all that this award-winning facility has to offer, it's no wonder they call us "The Center of Hospitality." But isn't it time you found out for yourself? Twice the space, twice the service, twice the facility. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Be our guest. Much more than just a great place to stay Orlando is a city built for comfort and convenience. From hotels and villas that make guests feel right at home, to luxury resorts that take them a million miles away. As a meeting planner, you know how important it is to have a wide variety of price ranges and styles to meet your entire group's needs and desires. Choose a rejuvenating spa Nothing enhances productivity quite like the soothing spa treatments offered at the area's new all-inclusive resorts. World-class spas that have consistently been named top spas by "Travel & Leisure" and "Conde Nast Traveler" magazines have made their way to Orlando. Everything you need With so many hotels to choose from, we can help you find exactly what you need. Learn about our hotels online, tell us what you're looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. , and our e-leads system will instantly communicate with only the appropriate properties. You'll see that housing packages from the Orlando CVB CVB Convention and Visitors Bureau CVB College Van Bestuur (Dutch: Managing Council) CVB Camper Van Beethoven (band) CVB Common Vision Blox CVB Center for Veterinary Biologics provide you with a wide range of choices. Give us a call at 800-662-2825 or email us at karen.maureen@orlandocvb.com and we'll arrange for you to visit Orlando and choose exactly what you want and need. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Orlando's shining stars Shining Stars is a program introduced by Russ Berrie Inc. toy company in partnership with the International Star Registry. Russ Berrie's Shining Star Friends product line was introduced to market the program. . World-class pleasures With so much to do, it's no surprise that Orlando is one of the top leisure destinations in the world. This array of activities offers meeting planners the ideal opportunity to mix work with play, an important aspect of business travel. Orlando has earned a reputation for sophisticated nightlife and excellent dining. And when it comes to shopping--the number one free-time activity for convention-goers--Orlando offers endless opportunities. Savor our dining possibilities If only there were more time to enjoy all the remarkable dining choices in Orlando--from uniquely fun experiences to exquisite gourmet cuisine by celebrated chefs. In fact, if you've joined us for dinner lately, it will come as no surprise that Orlando restaurants have garnered top culinary awards, such as the Mobil Five-Star and AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. Four Diamond. The evening is yours After dinner, there's an amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. array of options, with nightclubs, shops, shows and more, often just minutes from hotels, or in some cases, within the hotel itself. When you choose Orlando, we can help you put together an entertainment package that's second to none. Just call 800-662-2825 and we'll be happy to arrange some nights on the town so you can learn more about what Orlando has to offer. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Orlando, the Complete Meeting Experience. Orlando has every experience imaginable plus award-winning service and meeting facilities to make your meeting a success. Exceptional experiences include premier shopping venues, fine dining, relaxing spas, exciting evening entertainment, and challenging golf courses and academies. Of course, our world-class attractions offer everyone an exhilarating day or night of fun. Orlando offers something for everyone. Plus our award-winning service and meeting facilities are unmatched. From the moment you contact us, our experienced and knowledgeable staff are working for you. From the ease of online registration, printing and research services, to good old-fashioned personal customer service, the Orlando CVB is here to make your event perfect. The Orange County Convention Center now offers seven million square feet of exhibition, meeting room and public space. Add to that a combined total of early 3 million square feet of meeting space available at our conference hotels and freestanding facilities, and we've got your needs covered. To learn more, call 800-662-2825 or visit orlandoconvention.com. Better yet, come for a visit--and discover everything under the sun waiting for you in Orlando. For more info go to orlandoconvention.com RELATED ARTICLE What's New? * Luxurious spa and golf resorts * Celebrity-chef restaurants * Upscale shopping * Expanded Convention Center Meeting Your Needs * 450 diverse hotels and 114,000 rooms * 7 new properties and 4,000 rooms * 12 million sq. ft. of meeting space [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Outstanding CVB Support * Research services * Publications division * Housing assistance * Trained registration personnel Online Services * Custom Web sites for your event * Promotional e-mail blasts * Online registration * Discount attraction tickets online * All the info you need at your fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. Call: 800-662-2825 E-mail: karen.maureen@orlandocvb.com Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.[R] 6700 Forum Drive, Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32821 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Orlando CVB Awards * Gold Service Elite Award, "Meetings and Conventions" * Inner Circle Award, "Association Meetings" * Pinnacle Award, "Successful Meetings" * Top Destination, "Facilities and Destinations" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Golf Opportunities * 150 Central Florida courses * 6 golf academies * 8 golf resorts Course Designers * Jack Nicklaus * Arnold Palmer * Greg Norman Noun 1. Greg Norman - Australian golfer (born in 1955) Gregory John Norman, Norman * Robert Trent Jones PGA/LPGA Tourneys * Bay Hill Invitational in·vi·ta·tion·al adj. Restricted to invited participants: an invitational golf tournament. n. An event, especially a sports tournament, restricted to invited participants. Adj. 1. * FUNAI FUNAI Fundação Nacional do Índio (Brazil) Classic at Walt Disney World Noun 1. Walt Disney World - a large amusement park established in 1971 to the southwest of Orlando Orlando - a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World Resort * The Buick Scramble West Building Features * 1.1 million square feet of exhibition space * 49 meeting rooms/141 breakouts * 62,182 square foot multi-purpose Valencia Room * 2,643-seat Chapin Theater * 160-seat Lecture Hall lecture hall n → sala de conferencias; (UNIV) → aula lecture hall lecture n → amphithéâtre m * 1 full-service restaurant * 4 food courts * Half-mile long covered loading dock * 97 truck bays on one level * 14 exhibit floor truck entrances * 1,450 on-site parking spaces * Covered boarding for 32 buses Services * 2 Business Centers * Internet and telecommunications services, plus wireless mobility throughout the facility * In-house electric, plumbing and utilities services * In-house rigging and technical services North/South Building Features * 950,282 square feet of exhibition space * Two 92,000 square foot general assembly areas * 25 meeting rooms/94 breakouts * 2 full-service restaurants * 4 food courts * 2 covered loading docks/76 truck bays * 9 exhibit floor truck entrances * 4,777 on-site parking spaces * Covered boarding for 27 buses Services * 2 Business Centers * Internet and telecommunications services, plus wireless mobility throughout the facility * In-house electric, plumbing and utilities services * In-house rigging and technical services Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Drive, Orlando, Florida The city of Orlando is a major city in central Florida and is the county seat of Orange County, Florida. According to the 2000 census, the city population was 185,951. A 2006 U.S. 32819 Phone (407) 685-9800 * Toll-free 1-800-345-9845 orlandoconvention.com Central Florida Hotels * 450 hotels and resorts * 114,000 guestrooms * From value-priced to presidential suites Sophisticated Choices * Luxurious new resorts with spas * 8 premier golf resorts * New restaurants by renowned chefs [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Unlimited Rejuvenation Rejuvenation Aeson in extreme old age, restored to youth by Medea. [Rom. Myth.: LLEI, I: 322] apples of perpetual youth by tasting the golden apples kept by Idhunn, the gods preserved their youth. [Scand. Myth. * Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club, Walt Disney World Resort * Papillon--the Spa, Westgate Lakes Resort * Ritz-Carlton Spa, Grande Lakes Orlando * The Spa at the Orlando World Center Marriott * The Spa at Wyndham Palace, Walt Disney World Resort * Canyon Ranch Canyon Ranch is a brand associated with several properties, communities, resorts, and spas. Properties & communities
* Mandara Spa, Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel * The Spa at Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs, resort and residential city (1990 pop. 25,001), Saratoga co., E N.Y.; inc. as a village 1826, as a city 1915. Skidmore College is the largest source of employment, but the city also has light manufacturing. Resort, Walt Disney World Resort Housing Services * Research choices at orlandoconvention.com * E-Leads online access to hotels * CVB city-wide housing assistance Entertaining Options * Downtown Disney Downtown Disney is the name of two outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complexes located at two Disney resorts:
n. In ballet, dancing that is performed on the tips of the toes. [From French pointe (des pieds), point (of the feet), tiptoe; see point.] Orlando, Universal CityWalk Universal CityWalk is a part of Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Japan originating from Universal's first park, Universal Studios Hollywood. and more * Live shows, including Cirque du Soleil Cirque du Soleil (French for "Circus of the Sun") is an entertainment empire based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and founded in Baie-Saint-Paul in 1984 by two former street performers, Guy Laliberté and Daniel Gauthier. * Theatre, film and concert venues [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Culinary Stars * Emeril Lagasse Emeril John Lagasse (born October 15 1959, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.) is an American celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality, and cookbook author. A regional James Beard Award winner, he is perhaps most notable for his Food Network shows Emeril Live , Universal CityWalk & Royal Pacific * Wolfgang Puck Wolfgang Johann Puck (born Wolfgang Johann Topfschnig on July 8, 1949) is an Austrian-American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and businessman based in Los Angeles. , Downtown Disney Westside * Roy Yamaguchi Roy Yamaguchi is a Japanese-American celebrity chef. Yamaguchi was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan but now lives in the U.S. State of Hawaiʻi. * Norman Van Aken, Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes * Melissa Kelly, JW Marriott, Grande Lakes * Todd English William Todd English (born August 29, 1960) is a celebrity chef, restaurateur, author, entrepreneur, and television star based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. He is best known for his cooking show, Cooking With Todd English , Walt Disney World Dolphin The Walt Disney World Dolphin is a resort hotel designed by architect Michael Graves located between Epcot and Disney-MGM Studios next to Disney's BoardWalk Resort area. It opened in June, 1990 and is joined to its sister hotel, the Walt Disney World Swan (also designed by Graves) Shopping Variety * The Mall at Millenia and The Florida Mall featuring Bloomingdale's. Macy's, Neiman Marcus Neiman Marcus U.S. department-store chain. It was founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1907 by Herbert Marcus, his sister Carrie Marcus Neiman, and her husband, A.L. Neiman. . Saks 5th Avenue, Nordstrom and more * Outlets, from designer to sports gear * Unique shops in downtown Winter Park and Downtown Disney [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Meeting Your Needs * Outstanding CVB Support * Online Services * Award-winning Service * Golf Opportunities * Great Hotels * Unlimited Rejuvenation * Housing Services * Entertainment Options * World-class Dining * Shopping Variety Call: 800-662-2825 E-mail: karen.maureen@orlandocvb.com Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.[R] 6700 Forum Drive, Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32821 |
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