Visit Orlando

Congratulations to Visit Orlando’s President & CEO, Casandra Matej, for being recognized in Orlando Magazine’s 50 Most Powerful People of 2024! The list highlights local leaders who make Orlando 'The City Beautiful’ a great place to live, work, play, and visit. A round of applause also to Visit Orlando board members Karen Irwin (President & COO, Universal Orlando Resort), Kevin Thibault (CEO, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority) and Mark Tester (Executive Director, Orange County Convention Center), who were also named as Powerful People in the Tourism and Transportation category. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ejW5dbMC

Visit Orlando brought Orlando to the UK through the Orlando Uncovered Roadshow, sharing the latest updates and upcoming attractions with 300+ travel professionals. The event took place in Bristol, Birmingham and Leeds, with representatives from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The team even visited one of the UK’s largest ticket providers, Attraction World, to deliver product training to their staff. These roadshows help strengthen relationships with UK trade partners, ensuring they have the knowledge and tools to promote Orlando.

Meet Yamuel Bigio, Chef and Owner of Crocante Kitchen. His Latin roots infuse bold, vibrant flavors into every dish, offering an authentic taste of his culture. Crocante Kitchen is a first-time participant this year in Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining and was also featured in the Orlando episode of Netflix’s hit series 'Somebody Feed Phil' with Phil Rosenthal! https://bit.ly/3TQQh0R #HispanicHeritageMonth

Visit Orlando is teaming up with Matador Network to showcase the vibrant cultures of our unique neighborhoods! Over eight days, Matador captured footage at more than 30 locations, including Audubon Park, Mills 50, Ivanhoe Village, Thornton Park and Winter Garden. This partnership will reach Matador’s audience of 10.2 million followers on social media. Visit Orlando will have 40 new short form videos, five longer form videos and b-roll to continue promoting each of the neighborhood districts. https://bit.ly/3ZNb6hk ??? Watch here: https://bit.ly/3XPnN8G

Orlando has been selected as a World nominee, the highest category, in the?31st annual World Travel Awards 2024! This award nomination brings global recognition to the destination in the travel and tourism industry. The categories include: ? ??????????'?? ?????????????? ???????? ?????????? ?????????????????????? ????????: Orlando, Florida, USA ? ??????????'?? ?????????????? ?????????? ???????? ?????????????????????? ????????: Orlando, Florida, USA Voting is now open and runs until midnight on October 20, 2023. https://bit.ly/3N8lTLA

Visit Orlando has been named a winner in the Best South CVBs/DMOs category for the 2024 Best of Meetings Today Awards by Meetings Today! This annual recognition highlights top meeting facilities and destination marketing organizations (DMOs) across North America and beyond. The winners were selected via voting by Meetings Today’s audience and a review by its content team. Also, congratulations to the Orange County Convention Center for winning in the Best Convention Centers category and hats off to the following hotels and resorts for their wins in the Best South Hotels category: - Caribe Royale Orlando - Conrad Orlando - Disney's Coronado Springs Resort - Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort - Evermore Orlando Resort - JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes - Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate - Rosen Shingle Creek - The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes - Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin We’re so proud of our destination’s world-class meeting spaces and the exceptional experiences we provide. Here’s to continuing to create unforgettable events and unique experiences only in #UnbelievablyReal Orlando! ?? Read more: https://bit.ly/4gP5BVG

Visit Orlando recently wrapped up its second social familiarization tour (FAM) of the year, where nine content creators explored over 10 must-see spots, including Caribe Royale, Aquatica, Kava, Orlando Science Center, Pirates Dinner Adventure and Andretti Indoor Karting & Games. This event allowed the creators—including two families with young children—to enjoy and share their Orlando experiences with their followers. In addition to engaging their audiences, the content will be featured across Visit Orlando’s social media channels and marketing efforts, showcasing Orlando’s diverse voices and experiences and inspiring future visitors.

What a magical season it’s been! Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining presented by Orlando Health ended today. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated. With a record-breaking 150+ restaurants, including 25 new to the program and nine recognized by The MICHELIN Guide, this year was truly special. Stay tuned for updates on the program, and in the meantime, enjoy these moments captured at some of our destination's finest restaurants and eateries! Feel free to share with us your great meals too!

Did you know nearly 35% of Central Florida’s population identifies as Hispanic or Latino? Visit Orlando is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month with events, restaurants and businesses that showcase the diversity and contributions of Hispanic and Latino culture. Additionally, as part of our 'Orlando for All' campaign, we’ve partnered with NGL to spotlight Orlando’s Latin food scene and teamed up with Univision to promote Hispanic music and cuisine in a targeted social media campaign. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47PGkpZ

At Visit Orlando, we regularly highlight unique corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities that meeting groups can integrate into their events. Last week, during our Marketing & Communications Agency Summit—where representatives from our U.S., Canada, UK, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia creative, advertising, and public relations agencies gathered in Orlando for planning—we took the opportunity to give back. Our team spent the morning at Clean the World, a global organization committed to improving hygiene and health. Together, we packed 27,800 bars of soap, which will benefit approximately 42,000 people in need. This effort underscores our continued dedication to service, both within our community and beyond.