EETING IN A RESORT ENVIRONMENT NEED not mean booking a resort property. With its top-notch convention facilities and
ideal location in the resort haven of Orlando, just 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) provides the best of both worlds. While many convention centers can feel cold, the
OCCC exudes warmth. A tropical atmosphere and décor, plus a wealth of natural light, make it seem like Florida sunshine permeates every space. Although the OCCC’s size captures peoples’ attention and sets it apart from other meeting venues, its flexibility and high-caliber customer service have given this facil- ity its reputation as “The Center of Hospitality.” The center’s amenities include two 92,000-square-foot general-assembly areas, 74 meeting and 235 break- out rooms, three full-service restaurants, eight food courts, three business centers, the 2,643-seat Chapin Theater, and three covered loading docks with 173 truck bays. You’ll find wireless mobility throughout the complex and free Wi-Fi in all public areas. The OCCC’s marketing executives, staff, and ser-
vice partners all are dedicated to providing clients with a flawless start-to-finish experience. For every size and type of event, these seasoned professionals provide solutions that exceed expectations and guar- antee the most complete, productive, and enjoyable experiences for planners and attendees alike. For the optimum exhibitor experience, OCCC
show managers and exhibitors turn to the center’s exhibitor-services department. Individual exhibitor- service representatives will ensure total satisfac- tion. Beyond the services offered on the show floor, this team can provide custom websites hosted by the OCCC, bonus amenities for show management’s top 20 exhibitors, and coordination of pre-event meetings. For maxi- mum convenience, the OCCC’s Exhibitor Mobile Connection brings the capabilities of a service desk directly to the show floor, where roaming EMC representa-
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tives will respond to exhibitor requests on the spot, so they never have to leave their booths for assistance. The OCCC also is proud to be the only conven-
tion center in the country to partner with one of the world’s most famous theme parks — Universal Orlando Resort. With offices right on site, Universal Orlando Resort always is available to help show man- agement and their exhibitors plan dynamic entertain- ment and private events at theme parks, plus enter- tainment and networking opportunities at a variety of amazing venues. This Gold Key Partner will help make any Orlando meeting experience unforgettable. While the OCCC is surrounded by more than
11,000 hotel rooms within walking distance (about 10 percent of the Orlando area’s total 114,000-plus guest rooms), meeting planners and their attendees will now experience even more convenience. The Peabody Orlando, Hilton Orlando, and Rosen Centre Hotel all are connected to the OCCC by skybridges, offering direct access to 4,375 guest rooms. Pointe Orlando, across the
At a Glance
Hotel rooms within walking distance: 11,000 Meeting facilities: 2.1 million square feet of exhibition space, 74 meeting rooms For more information: marketing@occc.net; www.occc.net
street from the center, pro- vides more entertainment for show managers, exhibitors, and attendees, with many new res- taurants, including The Capital Grille, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Tommy Bahama’s Tropi- cal Café & Emporium, Maggia- no’s Little Italy, Redrock Canyon Grill, Taverna Opa, and B.B. King’s Blues Club. ■
RESORT HAVEN: Unlike many other meeting facilities, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), with its abundant greenery and natural light, has a warm, resort feel to it. Pointe Orlando, adjacent to the OCCC, provides resort-style dining and leisure opportunities.