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| ORLANDO, FL, August 7, 2012
– The Omni
Orlando Resort
at ChampionsGate is partnering with Osceola County to
offer a new 55,000-square-foot conference center for meeting attendees,
exhibit
goers, brides-to-be and event planners alike. Scheduled to open in
January
2013, the new state-of-the-art addition to the luxury resort will add
more than
46,000 square feet to the existing award-winning event space, resulting
in more
than 100,000 square feet in total. The crown jewel of the new convention center will be the 28,800-square-foot ballroom ideal for weddings, private and corporate events. The ballroom will accommodate up to 150 10’ x10’ exhibits or can break out to eight flexible meeting rooms. Advanced communications and computer technology, open pre-function area, an event lawn and a large loading dock for easy setup have also been incorporated into the design of the upcoming conference center. “The conference center will improve the already-top notch luxury meeting experience offered at the Omni Orlando Resort, “ said Mike Magnelli, managing director. “We look forward to serving more needs with the expansion to the resort.” Upon completion, Omni Orlando Resort will offer meeting planners and attendees more than 128,000 square feet of indoor event space and an additional 52,000 square feet of outdoor space. Three ballrooms ranging from 20,000 to 28,800 square feet will accommodate the largest of conventions and events. In addition, a total of 46 well appointed meeting rooms welcome groups of nearly all sizes. About Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate is a part of the Omni Hotels family, which creates compelling, memorable guest experiences by tempting the senses in innovative ways, surrounding them with a balanced blend of scents, sounds, sights, textures and tastes. Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate delights meeting planners with flexible options, while attendees have a blast with the two championship golf courses, world headquarters of the David Leadbetter Golf Academy, full service MOKARA spa, two heated outdoor pools and 850-foot lazy river, all found at the 720-room resort. The resort also features five diverse dining experiences from sushi and sake at Zen to Steaks & Cognacs at David’s Club. Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate is a Four Diamond resort and has been recognized by top meeting trades including Successful Meetings, Meetings + Conventions and ConventionSouth. For more information on Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, please call (407) 390-6664, 1-800-The-Omni or visit www.omniorlandoresort.com. |
| Contact: Meagan Chestnut the / zimmerman / agency 850.668.2222 [email protected] |