Infuse wellness into your Orlando meeting to keep attendees focused and energized (attendees taking a mindful break at the Orange County Convention Center pictured).

Meetings can be jam packed with early morning keynote presentations, late night dinner engagements, multiple breakout sessions and working the trade show floor all day. With so much going on, it’s vital for planners and attendees to stay focused and energized during a meeting or convention. Orlando understands this as the destination is filled with wellness activities and dining options to help everyone stay invigorated during an event. 

Read on to discover some of the activities, venues and restaurants that can turn your next event into a mindful experience. 

Wellness Team-Building Activities 

Innovative group fitness classes and mindful yoga sessions are offered on-site at many of the convention hotels for attendees to recharge and restore while promoting optimal performance and fostering connections. 

The Lake Nona Wave Hotel has created a remarkable 90-minute “Mindset Workshop” that merges classroom-like discussions with physical activities. Experiences include ROX Climbing, the region’s only 42-foot rock climbing tower, or meditation at the Chopra Mind Body-Zone & Spa.

Enjoy an outside yoga session at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes or experience a total body workout on the open-air spa lawn at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World ® Resort. 

Take the Meeting Outdoors 

Sunshine can often be the best medicine, and Orlando’s year-round sunny weather and great outdoors provides ample opportunities for groups to get a dose of that Vitamin D. 

Attendees can kayak on numerous waterways and natural springs throughout the central Florida area with an assist from innovative standalone operators such as Discovery Kayak & SUP, BK Adventure, Epic Paddle Adventures, and Get Up and Go Kayaking, which is famous for its 100% clear kayaks that let you see everything. 

Teams can build their coordination skills while increasing their trust in each other as they tackle a challenging zipline obstacle course at Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park and Screamin’ Gator Zip Line at Gatorland. 

Eat Fresh 

For group dining options, flavorful farm-to-table or veggie-driven fare can be found at our MICHELIN Guide restaurants, diverse neighborhood hangouts, and the entertainment complexes nearby the Convention District. 

Discover: MICHELIN Guide Dining 

Relying on the freshest ingredients and the purest cooking techniques in Winter Park near downtown Orlando, MICHELIN-rated AVA MediterrAegean employs the healthy and balanced eating philosophy of the Mediterranean and the Cycladic Islands. The menu highlights exotic spices, fragrant herbs, lemons, olive oil, rose water, orange peel, dried fruits and nuts, fruits and vegetables, and the best proteins. 

At Disney Springs®, the new Summer House on the Lake is a lakeside eatery with California-inspired cuisine featuring local and sustainable ingredients. Gourmet farm-to-table goodness can also be found at Artisan’s Table in the heart of downtown Orlando. 

Orlando Health Virtual Care Center 

Even with the best health precautions taken before and during a convention, sometimes an unexpected illness or injury still befalls business travelers. When that happens during a large convention at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), high-quality health care is easily accessible at the Orlando Health Virtual Care Center located inside the OCCC’s West building. 

At the Virtual Care Center, launched in partnership between Visit Orlando and Orlando Health, attendees can see medical providers who will be able to evaluate medical conditions. If minor care is needed, the Orlando Health team member working the care center can help connect visitors to a medical provider via a virtual visit in the center’s private room. 

So, whether you need to schedule mindful breaks or serve lighter fare, Orlando has everything you need to keep your attendees feeling great. 

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