Orlando has the space, accommodations and adjacent dining to make your event a walkable experience for attendees (Orange County Convention Center and connected hotels pictured).

Did you know that in Orlando you can plan a meeting or convention of any size and have the event space, accommodations, restaurants and nightlife all within walking distance of each other? Or that a quick drive can lead to a single venue filled with multiple dining, entertainment and even shopping options?

Well, “walk this way” to discover how the seamless convenience of Orlando’s walkability will let you plan a memorable event where the best mode of transportation might only be a pair of shoes.

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Hotel Room to the Tradeshow Floor

When meeting in Orlando, attendees can practically roll out of their hotel bed and walk straight to the convention center show floor.

Discover: Meeting and Convention Hotels

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) connects via pedestrian bridges to four convention hotels — The Hilton Orlando, Hyatt Regency Orlando, The Rosen Plaza, Rosen Centre Hotel — with more than 5,200 luxury guest rooms.

And, with 150 total convention hotels in Orlando and 5.8 million sq. ft. of meeting space outside of the convention center, there are so many great options to host amazing in-house events where accommodations and the event can remain in the same venue.

The Convention District

Orlando is one of the few destinations in the country offering multiple all-in-one, open-air retail, dining and entertainment districts within minutes — either a short walk or a quick drive — of the city’s convention center.

Discover: Things to Do for Groups

Orlando’s Convention District is home to 75 restaurants and 100 entertainment venues within a 2-mile radius of the OCCC including the walkable ICON Park® and Pointe Orlando on International Drive.

New at Pointe Orlando is Live! at The Pointe, a 73,000-square-foot immersive indoor and outdoor dining and entertainment destination. Anchored by several restaurants including Sports & Social, a PBR Cowboy Bar, Shark Bar, the Houndsmen Lounge and Palm Tree Club, the area also includes Live! Plaza, a 37,000-sq.-ft. space for special events available for buyouts.

More exceptional dining — along with amazing shopping — can be found by taking a 10-minute drive to either Disney Springs® at Walt Disney World® Resort or Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort.

Once attendees arrive at any of these properties, they’ll be able to walk at their own pace for an entire night of fun.

Direct Travel to Orlando

Not only is it easy for meeting-goers and convention attendees to get around Orlando, but it’s also easy to for them to get to Orlando.

Discover: Direct Flights & Walkability

Orlando International Airport (MCO) currently provides nonstop service from approximately 150 cities around the world, and Orlando airfares are among the lowest of major destinations. MCO continually adds conveniences to support our growing travel market, too, earning the distinction of being one of J.D. Powers & Associate’s top mega airports for customer satisfaction.

For attendees traveling from South Florida, the new Brightline high-speed rail service offers a seamless journey from departure to arrival with exceptional comfort and convenience. Brightline connects Orlando to Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach.

Also servicing the area is Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) located just outside of Orlando. For travelers who prefer rail travel, Amtrak provides service via its station in downtown Orlando, and the commuter rail service, SunRail, connects key cities along our main corridor.

When you plan your next Orlando event, plan with confidence knowing your attendees can get around with ease.