5 Fabulous Places to Meet

Orange County Convention Center is the second-largest in America, with 7 million sq. ft., and growing. A North-South building expansion will add 60,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and an 80,000-square-foot ballroom, along with an eye-catching new entry along Convention Way.

2.1 million sq. ft. of exhibition space; 81 indoor aeroponic grow towers as part of a massive sustainability initiative.

Universal Orlando Resort encompasses three theme parks and Universal CityWalk with unique event options, including after-hours takeovers of sections of the park, team-building activities and fun group dining in memorable settings.

8 Loews Hotels & Co. properties; 295,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.

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Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and the connected Waldorf Astoria Orlando both recently announced renovated guest rooms. Waterside Ballroom and meeting spaces comprise a new two-story addition of over 84,000 sq. ft. overlooking Bonnet Creek waterways and Central Park Ballroom, which has a 8,000-plus-square-foot ballroom.

Signia: 1,009 guest rooms and 231,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; Waldorf Astoria: 502 guest rooms and 60,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.

Evermore Orlando Resort, Orlando’s first beach-like property, opened in 2023, featuring a 20-acre sandy beach centered around 8-acre crystalline Evermore Bay. The star is The Boathouse, a 2,500-square-foot venue with floor-to-ceiling views of the water.

316 units with 1,500+ bedrooms; 13,600 sq. ft. of meeting space.

Conrad Orlando is the newest luxury offering with a can’t-miss rooftop experience overlooking a world-class golf course and Evermore Bay.

433 guest rooms and 65,000 sq. ft. of indoor-outdoor meeting space.

 

5 Reasons Meeting Profs Love Central Florida

Dramatic views. Theater and the performing arts are alive and thriving at places such as Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, which boasts indoor and outdoor spaces for private events that wow.

Outdoor adventures. From paddleboarding to off-roading, events can shift to adventure mode quickly. Minutes from Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Kissimmee, Orlando Tree Trek offers ziplining and an obstacle course for corporate competitions.

Art everywhere. Murals throughout Orlando illustrate the colorful, larger-than-life vitality of the destination.

A relaxation break. Central Florida is home to some of the nation’s most immersive spas. The Chopra Mind-Body Spa at Lake Nona Wave Hotel is an example of wellness treatments plus Ayurveda.

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Coastal access. A meeting in Orlando needn’t be landlocked. Close at hand are coastal favorites like Amelia Island, which boasts 13 miles of pristine beaches and some of the most exclusive resorts in the country, including The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, on a barrier island nature preserve.