Orlando topped a Metropoll study as the No. 1 spot for convention, trade show, conference and seminar meetings.
The City Beautiful also ranked highest on corporate planners’ top destinations list for most events. In addition, Orlando ranked among the top 10 based on travel destination and convention center attributes such as convention center reputation, food service, adequate nearby hotels, sufficient exhibit space and a supportive convention bureau.
“Our entire meetings community has come together and worked tirelessly for many years to earn the respect and trust as a top meetings destination. This recognition of our efforts, along with our incredible hotel partners and the Orange County Convention Center team, in delivering the highest-quality meetings experience at a good value is validation that we are making a positive, discernible difference in the meetings industry,” said Gary C. Sain, president and CEO of the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Metropoll, a national bi-annual study conducted for the meeting industry, surveyed more than 1,000 meeting decision-makers on factors including quality of hotel meeting and convention center facilities, destination support and image, overall value and green practices.