Outdoor meetings and events have long offered numerous benefits. Per Northstar Meetings Group’s The Guide to Outdoor Meetings, events that incorporate natural settings with fresh air, sunshine, foliage and running water are infused with “light space,” which can spur creativity and reenergize your attendees, thereby increasing the success of your gathering. By holding an event outdoors, you’ll also better stimulate your attendees’ senses, which in turn can make a much stronger impression.
As Northstar notes, a survey of 600 event organizers by London & Partners and CWT Meetings & Events revealed that 78% of participants believed that multisensory events offer more memorable, creative experiences for attendees, with 42% sharing that sensory stimulus can help meetings and events stand out from the competition. What’s more, just 27% of those surveyed indicated that traditional events effectively engage all five senses.
Then there are the health benefits, which are arguably more important than ever. With plenty of fresh air and virtually unlimited space where attendees can spread out, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), outdoor event venues can help put attendees at ease. The sounds of nature alone can trigger relaxation responses, which allows attendees to stay focused and alert. What’s more, meeting under Orlando’s gorgeous skies can infuse your attendees with a healthy dose of vitamin D — a proven immune-system booster.
Outdoor Spaces at Meeting Hotels & Resorts in Orlando
Now that you know the benefits of spacious, outdoor gatherings, here’s your guide to some of Orlando’s best meeting hotels and resorts with amazing open-air spaces. If your group is comfortable meeting indoors, these properties will be happy to accommodate you with that, too, including a host of enhanced health and safety measures to help protect your guests.
Whether you meet outdoors or indoors, you’ll have access to in-house A/V experts, banquet and catering services, and a host of other extras to ensure your event runs smoothly. Better still, these properties are all in the heart of our convention district and nearby Lake Buena Vista area near Walt Disney World Resort, and close to everything attendees will want to do once the workday is done!
