Orlando, Florida - An Ideal Business Travel Destination

By Stephen Daniels

Orlando, Florida is an extremely popular destination for business travel. It has world class facilities for meetings and conventions as well as being a popular destination for families. This is a bonus for business people who travel away from home often and enjoy the opportunities to bring their families with them. Orlando is the perfect location for a "business mini-vacation."

The Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (CVB) reports that Orlando is the second largest business meeting destination in the world, with business and pleasure travel estimated at $31 billion each year. And, even in this down economy, the future of business travel to Orlando looks bright with new investments from major hotels and the Orlando Convention Center growing to meet the business conference and convention markets. Hotels are being upgraded with all the extraordinary amenities designed for those who love mixing business with pleasure.

Orlando is able to accommodate many business conferences and conventions concurrently because in addition to the fabulous convention center, most of the hotels also have rooms to accommodate smaller meetings and conferences.

With over 115,000 rooms available, groups travel to the Orlando area to take advantage of the warm climate, exciting attractions, full-service meeting accommodations and exhibit space. The Orlando International Airport services just about all national and international cities, with more than 72 domestic and 19 international destinations offering nonstop flights.

Aside from the many wonderful attractions including Disney World, Universal Studios and more, Orlando has many other activities that draw companies from all over the world. The Orlando golf experience is one not to be missed for men and women golfing enthusiasts. As a matter of fact, Orlando was recently voted "North American Golf Destination of the Year 2010" by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators.

The area hosts many challenging courses designed for both novice and professional golfers and gladly accommodates golf groups. Since business is frequently conducted during a round of golf, this enhances Orlando's allure as a business destination.

Shopping is also a popular and often necessary attraction for business travelers. There is an array of shopping venues in Orlando including the enormous Florida Mall, which has nearly two million square feet of shopping space. Business travelers frequently forget to pack something needed, or find clothing or accessories are required for an event they hadn't anticipated. There are even shopping tours available. The options are limitless from outlet malls for bargain hunters to plush boutiques that cater to discerning shoppers.

Just think about holding your next retreat, meeting or reunion in Orlando -- the city that has theme parks, amazing restaurants, fabulous places to stay and world-class meeting facilities. Orlando takes business seriously and has all the advantages to make any business trip a success. In turn, businesses like planning their events in resort areas when possible. Business meetings are often held not just to get things done, but as a thank you to hard working employees. - 33387

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