Green Meetings

Everybody seems to be talking about green meetings. Sustainable ones, too. But what does it mean? And does it matter? Absolutely. Going green helps you do your job as a meetings professional even better. In Orlando, we're already walking the walk. Our deep inventory of green-certified hotels, theme park recycling programs, restaurants that serve locally sourced ingredients, as well as the environmentally friendly Orange County Convention Center, makes planning your next sustainable meeting easy.

Orlando Goes Green

  • Accommodations. Many Orlando-area hotels have become designated properties in the Florida Green Lodging Program.
  • Orange County Convention Center. The facility has become nationally recognized for its green initiatives.
  • Golf. Many of Orlando's 176 golf resorts are green in more ways than one with seriously eco-friendly features.
  • Dining. Orlando serves attendees a sophisticated array of dining locales, many with green-certified or organic menu options.
  • Theme parks. Orlando's "big three" theme parks are among the destination's environmental leaders when it comes to practicing what they preach.

  • Simple is sometimes better. But not always. Especially when it comes to RFPs. That's why we offer two convenient online tools to send us yours — Simple or Custom.

  • Award-winning accommodations. Value-priced lodging. Large groups or small. Orlando has the rooms and space to cater to any meeting imaginable.

  • The Orange County Convention Center is the nation's second largest facility. See how your meeting can make the most of its 2.1 million square feet of exhibition space.

  • According to the Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association, Orlando was the top-ranked destination for medical meetings during the past 12 years.

  • It's simple — our staff is your staff. Learn more about how our sales and services professionals can help make your meeting a success.

  • Orlando is rapidly embracing green-friendly and sustainable practices — here's what meeting planners need to know about the destination.

  • Get your hands on more Orlando information. Request materials, like our 2009-2010 Official Meeting Planner's Guide, and we'll promptly send them your way.

  • Find out what's happening in Orlando meetings. Read the latest industry news and trends, and discover unique aspects about the destination.