City of Orlando

Why Orlando

Orlando is far more than the most visited destination in the country. We're continually ranked as the nation’s No. 1 meeting destination by Cvent, hosting millions of meeting attendees annually from around the world.

Why Planners Choose Orlando

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Orange County Convention Center - North/South Building

Meeting Planners collaborating at the Orange County Convention Center

Orlando is the most visited destination in the country, as well as Cvent’s No. 1 Meeting Destination.

This is the place where meetings become memorable. Orlando offers world-class event spaces, 480+ hotels, MICHELIN Guide dining, and larger-than-life entertainment unlike anywhere else. And we have a long track record of partnering with planners to craft unforgettable experiences for attendees. See why it is always the perfect time to book our unbelievably real destination for your next event.

The Orange County Convention Center expansion project consists of the Convention Way Grand Concourse, which will include an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space and an 80,000-square-foot ballroom, along with a new entry to the Center’s North-South Building along Convention Way.

The Orange County Convention Center provides 2.1 million square feet of exhibition space, as well as 480,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.

The center is just 11 miles from Orlando International Airport and offers easy walkability to hotels, restaurants and entertainment in the Convention District.

As the trusted source for all things Orlando, our goal is to help make your event unforgettable.

Our service portfolio is unlimited, having assisted organizations in all aspects of planning, executing and marketing events.

Make Visit Orlando your first point of contact when considering an event in Orlando to save you time and help you accomplish your individual meeting objectives.

Orlando is a world-class business hub bringing together far-ranging industries with mind-blowing innovation thanks in part to our entrepreneurial culture and booming technology and medical communities.

Innovative Technologies in Orlando

We’re home to more than 2,000 companies that, in partnership with leading institutions of higher education, create technologies to shape every aspect of the economy, including powerhouses such as Oracle and Electronic Arts (EA) Tiburon.

Simulation Industries in Orlando

The Theme Park Capital of the World also plays a key role in the field of simulation technologies, earning us the title of Modeling, Simulation & Training (MS&T) Capital of the World.

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Advanced Manufacturing in Orlando

From multinational corporations like Siemens Energy AG and Qualcomm Atheros, to midsize firms and incubators, Orlando’s flourishing advanced manufacturing industry spans a full range of in-demand sectors.

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A Top Medical Meeting Destination

Benefit from the emergence of new medical facilities such as Orlando Health’s Virtual Care Center at the Orange County Convention Center, Lake Nona Medical City, and the AdventHealth Nicholson Center.

Green Planning With Sustainable Meetings

Orlando offers many sustainable options for meetings including venues, dining, entertainment and more.

Hydroponics at the Orange County Convention Center

Aspiring to Be Green

Visit Orlando has been integral in establishing Green Destination Orlando in collaboration with our local U.S. Green Building Council.

Solar Power Meetings

The Orange County Convention Center is the largest LEED Gold Certified Convention Center in the world for its North/South building.