As Cvent’s No. 1 meeting destination in the country, Orlando continues to embrace new and returning meeting, convention and incentive groups in 2024 with new or expanded accommodations, venues and experiences.
“Year after year, Orlando sets itself apart as a meetings destination with new luxury accommodations, and unforgettable venues and attractions to help inspire,” said Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando. “Whether planners are seeking new venues, immersive entertainment or fine dining options to fill out their agendas, a whole new Orlando is ready to welcome groups in 2024 and beyond.”
Evermore Orlando Resort is Orlando’s first beach-like property with an 8-acre Crystal Lagoon and a 20-acre sandy beach with hammocks, cabanas and recreational activities. Evermore, also offers a range of 2- to 11-bedroom vacation homes for groups.
Perfectly located at Evermore Orlando Resort, Conrad Orlando, the destination’s first Hilton luxury brand, is now open with 433 rooms, a spa, numerous dining options — including its signature rooftop experience — and 40,000 sq. ft. of indoor meeting space.
Aloft Orlando Lake Nona opened with 205 loft-style guestrooms, 15 suites, wellness facilities, a sports-themed restaurant and a 10,000-sq.-ft. event center.
Waldorf Astoria® Orlando unveiled the new Central Park Ballroom, which offers an 8,000-plus-square-foot ballroom, nearly 2,600 square feet of pre-function space, and a planned 8,700-square-foot covered outdoor patio. The property also underwent a comprehensive, multi-phase reimagination.
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek’s new Waterside expansion is a 2-story addition of over 90,000 square feet of meeting space overlooking the Bonnet Creek waterways.
The Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, in downtown Orlando, completed a comprehensive renovation with new additions — like the upscale Altira Rooftop Pool Lounge – and reimagined spaces like the property’s signature restaurant, lounge, and guestrooms.
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes introduced new amenities including an expansive waterpark, refreshed guestrooms and suites, executive family suites, and a redesigned lobby lounge.
The Alfond Inn at Rollins College in Winter Park renovated 112 existing rooms and suites and added an additional 71 luxury guestrooms and suites, and a lobby cafe. The expansion also included a new meeting room and boardroom, providing an additional 2,400 square feet to the property.
Brightline high-speed railway is now carrying passengers from Miami, with stops in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, to Orlando, with 16 daily trips. Brightline Orlando Station presented by Orlando Health is conveniently located next to the new South Terminal Complex at Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Pointe Orlando will debut a trio of new indoor/outdoor entertainment spaces including Sports & Social, a PBR Cowboy Bar, and Live! Plaza.
AREA15, Las Vegas’ award-winning immersive and experiential art, entertainment, dining and retail district, is coming to Orlando with distinctive attractions, interactive art installations and ground-breaking technology.
Disney Springs® welcomed EET, an Indian-inspired restaurant created by Food Network’s Maneet Chauhan, and Summer House on the Lake, a lakeside eatery with a sustainable, California-inspired cuisine.
Tucked inside downtown Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Judson’s Live is a new intimate, 150-seat, cabaret-style music space with unparalleled sound and a scratch-kitchen menu.
Natsu Omakase, an exclusive 10-seat sushi omakase concept in downtown Orlando offers omakases that are innovative and seasonal, created with the finest ingredients available.
Moso Nori, a new concept by James Beard Award finalist Chef Henry Moso, is expected to open in Winter Park next summer. Also in Winter Park, Flûtes Champagne Bar, a 40-seat French-inspired champagne bar, will celebrate the timeless art of champagne-making in a sophisticated and luxurious environment.
This spring, SeaWorld® Orlando will debut Penguin Trek, an immersive indoor/outdoor family launch coaster that will end in the park’s penguin habitat.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is coming to Magic Kingdom® Park at Walt Disney World Resort and will take guests on a musical adventure inspired by the fan-favorite film.
Universal Studios Florida will debut an all-new themed land featuring DreamWorks Animations’ animated characters in an immersive and interactive experience in the coming year.
We can’t wait to host you! What’s more, you can make the most of your Orlando meeting or group event with special room rates, value-added amenities, discounts on unique experiences and other perks from our members — no matter if you’re planning well in advance or scheduling at the last minute. Partner with Visit Orlando and let our destination experts go to work for you today!