Orlando Resource Guide -PLUS 2013
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Orlando Resource Guide -PLUS 2013
YOUR ORLANDO RESOURCE GUIDE 26 An n u al P LUS Int erna t iona l Conference th OFF-SITE RESTAURANT AND EVENT VENUE OPTIONS In order to help you narrow down your search for the right off-site reception or restaurant space, we put together a quick reference list for you. The list was provided in part by the Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau and does not represent an endorsement by PLUS. Orlando has a plethora of venues for parties and receptions, and these are only a handful. Please be sure to research all venues through multiple sources and check references before booking. Restaurants for Dinners or Groups Amura Japanese Restaurant Contact: Soo Kim 7786 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407-370-0007 Email: [email protected] URL: www.amura.com Japanese steak and sushi restaurant, Amura features a large sushi bar and teppan room located in an upscale, fine dining, new-age atmosphere. Service and cuisine are exceptional, and your meal is artistically presented to top off your dining experience. Teppan room is private and holds up to 50 people with full access to sushi bar. 10 minutes/ 7.6 miles Rating: Zagat (food) - 26 BB King’s Blues Club Contact: Nick Bomleny 9101 International Drive, Suite 2230, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407 248-1193 Fax: 407 248-1196 Email: [email protected] URL: www.bbkingclubs.com Dining, dancing, fun atmosphere with a southern menu and hospitality that can accommodate 700 guests seated, 1,000 people reception style. Full restaurant, bar and live music, seven days a week. Perfect venue for private parties, banquets and receptions. Upstairs has a semi-private area that could hold around 150. It overlooks the main bar where the entertainment is. 8 minutes / 4.86 miles (Pointe Orlando) Rating: Not Zagat rated Blue Martini Contact: Stefani Taylor 4200 Conroy Road, Suite H246, Orlando, FL 32839 Phone: 321 331-5022 Fax: 407 226-1511 Email: [email protected] URL: www.bluemartinilounge.com High-end martini bar located at the upscale The Mall at Millenia. Featuring live entertainment, lite fare, conversations and cocktails. Private events welcome. Just minutes from the Convention Center. No private space. Would need to be a buyout. Holds approximately 400-500 people reception style. 12 minutes / 7.09 miles Rating: Zagat (food) - 21 2 Bonefish Grill Contact: Jose Mateo 7830 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407-355-7707 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.bonefishgrill.com/ Now open in Orlando, Bonefish Grill is a polished casual seafood restaurant appealing to those who crave high quality seafood in a comfortable, lively atmosphere at a good value. The menu features a stellar selection of (just caught) finfish nightly—from Gulf grouper, Atlantic salmon, ahi tuna, mahi mahi to Chilean sea bass—cooked over an oak-burning grill. A trio of sauces is offered to enhance the flavor of the fish, each in a different way. For meat lovers, there are fine choices of hand-cut beef and pork tenderloin, as well as pasta and chicken. The semi private raised upper level holds 65. Entire restaurant buy out available and holds 245 guests. 10 minutes/ 7.5 miles Rating: Zagat (food) -24 Bongo’s Cuban Café Contact: Marcela Zito 1498 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Phone: 407-828-0999 Email: [email protected] URL: www.bongoscubancafe.com/restaurants/ International superstars Emilio and Gloria Estefan introduce the Bongo’s Cuban Cafe, a spicy blend of authentic Cuban cuisine and la cultura of Old Havana, presented in a setting that marries tropical art deco architectural design with the sizzle of South Beach glamour. This 550 seat dining and entertainment experience debuted at Downtown Disney in September of 1997. Two semi private dining rooms, and a second floor that seats 200, there is plenty of party room. 14 minutes/ 8.6 miles Rating: No Zagat rating Chatham’s Place Contact: Lisa Causey 7575 Phillips Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407 345-2992 Fax: 407-345-0307 Email: [email protected] URL: http://chathamsplace.com/index.htm A favorite with the locals, smoke-free Chatham’s offers American cuisine along with Florida specialties in an airy, Spanish Mission atmosphere. Enjoy one of Chatham’s signature dishes, such as their rack of lamb, which has been rated best in the country or the Florida black grouper with pecan butter. You’re sure to enjoy this wonderful dining experience. Smaller restaurant holds 75 people. Private wine cellar holds up to 24. Very quaint and private feeling. 12 minutes/ 8.1 miles Rating: Zagat (food) - 28 Un c h ar te d Wate rs of Emerging Risk: Knowledge is Power November 4-6, 2013 Charley’s Steak House Miller’s Field-Orlando Contact: Imane Tazi 8255 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407 345-2992 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.talkofthetownrestaurants.com/charleys_idrive.html Family owned and operated since 1974, Charley’s selects only three year old USDA prime and Certified Angus Beef, ages the steaks for four to six weeks for tenderness and flavor, and hand-cuts them daily to ensure consistent quality. The steaks are then flame-broiled over oak and orange woods in a custom-built pit. Charley’s secret has to be the pit. Steaks, chicken, chops and fresh fish are cooked over a 1,100 degree fire. The flavor from the wood is marvelous, with an aroma that will make your mouth water. As you enter the lobby, a refrigerated case proudly displays Charley’s best attributes, a two to three inch thick filet mignon, a 32 ounce porterhouse and an 18 ounce (boneless) New York strip. Charley’s Steak House was voted one of the Top Ten Steak Houses in America. Has three private dining areas ranging from 40-80 guests. 11 minutes/ 7.4 miles Rating: Zagat (food) - 26 Contact: Marianne Marsiano 7958 Via Dellagio Way, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407 967-5555 Fax: 407 248-3443 Email: [email protected] URL: www.millersfieldorl.com An upscale sports bar/restaurant designed for the sporting and culinary enthusiast. Serving lunch and dinner. Private space/buyout available. Outdoor bar/patio dining. Flexible space and 60 HD TV’s. Private space is just for about 20 people so would need to do a buyout. 12 minutes / 7.36 miles Rating: Not Zagat rated Rating: Fulton’s Crab House Contact: Marian Ream 1670 Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Phone: 407 828-8996 Fax: 407 934-8433 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.fultonscrabhouse.com/catering_capabilities Fulton’s Crab House, located at Downtown Disney, lives its passion by serving seasonal crab, shellfish and the freshest seasonal seafood from ports worldwide, every day on three decks of dining. 3 decks, 1,000 people full buyout. 3 deck exclusive 200 people includes indoors and outdoors 12 minutes / 7.13 miles (Downtown Disney) Rating: Zagat (food) - 23 rd Hard Rock Orlando Contact: Zuleika Alvarez 6050 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407 370-5895 Fax: 407 351-3983 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.hardrock.com/live2/parties-special-events.aspx World-renown restaurant just outside Universal Studios Florida, featuring the largest collection of Rock n’ Roll memorabilia and classic American fare. We have group dining and a private room available. Restaurant adjacent to Hard Rock Live. Restaurant has multiple private rooms. Live can hold up to a few thousand. Also has a unique room upstairs called the John Lennon Room modeled after John Lennon’s NY apartment- I held an event here in 2008. The Lennon room is totally white and amazing in music history. Has balcony views of Universal Studios. 14 minutes / 8.74 miles (Universal Citywalk) Rating: Zagat (food) - 14 Miller’s I-Drive Ale House Contact: Colin Canterbury 8963 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407 370-6688 Email: [email protected] URL: www.millersalehouse.com The comfortable atmosphere of a neighborhood bar & grill. 85 TV’s, 3 Bars & 75 Beers. Menu focusing on freshness and value. Group dining available on our 5,000 sq. ft. patio. Patio for small groups or full buyout. 7 minutes / 4.40 miles Rating: Not Zagat rated MoonFish Contact: Amy Hernandez 7525 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407-363-7262 or 407-581-3236 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.talkofthetownrestaurants.com/moonfish.html MoonFish serves the freshest seafood from the usual to the exotic and also offers prime-aged steaks and an intriguing sushi menu. In addition they feature wines from around the globe to pair with the fish, aged steaks, and sushi. The MoonFish fashion is a blend of Pan-Asian, Cajun, Pacific Rim, and Floribean flare. The vibrant atmosphere combines modern ingenuity with a Pacific flair to stimulate your senses. A member of the Talk of the Town group that will happily accommodate any of your party needs, MoonFish holds up to 340 guests and their private barrel room can hold 34. 11 minutes/ 7.7 miles Rating: Zagat (food) - 24 Morton’s Contact: Lena Gordon The Marketplace, 7600 Dr Phillips Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: (407) 248-3485 Fax: 407-248-8559 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.mortons.com/orlando/ A tradition of fine quality foods and service is enhanced by the restaurant’s striking interior. Details like wood paneled walls, etched glass partitions, brass railings and tables topped in white linen evoke that of gentle, speak-easy time...ideal for Morton’s classic club bar. Morton’s of Chicago features seafood, veal, and steaks prepared to perfection. Available to private parties for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 5 boardrooms, size ranging from 10 to 300. 12 minutes/ 8.2 miles Rating: Zagat (food) - 27 JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton at Grande Lakes • Orlando, FL 3 26 An n u al P LUS Int erna t iona l Conference th Portobello Yacht Club Wolfgang Puck Café Contact: Jessica Rivers 1650 Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Phone: 407-934-8888 Fax: 407 440-7001 Email: [email protected] URL: www.portobellorestaurant.com/index Northern Italian food and spirits featuring brick oven pizzas, homemade pastas and fresh grilled seafood. Specializing in contemporary regional Italian cuisine, this casual fine dining restaurant has achieved national acclaim for its innovative menu and wine selections. Taste the many flavors of the Mediterranean amidst the open, airy ambience of this elegant restaurant. Each week the chefs create special entrées using creative techniques and the freshest ingredients available for a dining experience to remember. Five different private dining areas ranging in size from 25 to 100 guests. 12 minutes/ 7.7 miles Rating: Not Zagat rated - four stars on Trip Advisor Contact: Jessica Rivers 1482 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Phone: 407-938-9653 Email: [email protected] URL: www.wolfgangpuckcafeorlando.com/index Wolfgang Puck Grand Café introduces innovative gourmet cuisine to an intriguing, yet comfortably casual setting at the new Downtown Disney Complex, just next to Pleasure Island. Employing the finest ingredients and the highest standards of service, Wolfgang Puck Grand Café recreates Puck’s trademark California recipes for Orlando. Artfully designed and executed by architectural designer Barbara Lazaroff, the restaurant excites guests with boldly colored artisan-crafted mosaic tiles, rich woodwork, custom lighting and an exhibition kitchen. Aside from the main dining room known as The Café, guests may dine lakeside on the picturesque herb garden patio or discreetly in an intimate upstairs dining room available for private parties. Has a private dining area seating up to 40 and a semi-private area seating 30. Large restaurant with multiple spaces for entertaining. 14 minutes/ 8.6 miles Rating: Zagat (food) - 22 Rocco’s Taco’s & Tequila Bar Contact: Kimberly Goodale, 7468 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Fl 32819 Phone: 407 226-0550 Fax: 407 363-2846 Email: [email protected] URL: www.roccostacos.com True taste of Mexico within a fun casual environment. When you become part of the atmosphere, joining a diverse crowd enjoying flavors picked directly from Mexico. Private room holds around 150-200, full buyouts available. Patio overlooking lake. 12 minutes / 7.81 miles Rating: Not Zagat rated Ruth’s Chris Steak House Contact: David Petrak Fountains Plaza, 7501 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407-226-3900 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.ruthschris.com/Restaurant-Locations/orlandowest-sand-lake-road Ruth’s Chris is one of the favorite restaurants of many sports stars, politicians and celebrities. It is consistently rated “Best Steak House” by food critics and steak lovers alike, and considered a prime meeting spot by top business owners and managers around the world. Ruth’s Chris serves generous cuts of the finest corn-fed, USDA Prime Midwestern beef, as well as live Maine lobster, fresh seafood, chicken, veal and lamb chops. Three private rooms holding, 40-85 people. Or go semi-private in the main dining hall with up to 150 guests. 11 minutes/ 7.7 miles Rating: Zagat (food) - 27 Victoria & Alberts Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa 4401 Floridian Way (bet. Maple Rd. & Seven Seas Dr.) Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Phone: 407-939-3862 URL: www.victoria-alberts.com Rating: Zagat (food) - 29 4 Event “Experience” Venues (please note: these venues are not rated, and it might be wise to look at reviews or to check references) Buena Vista Watersports @ Paradise Cove Contact: Kayli Benjamin 13245 Lake Bryan Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 Phone: 407 239-6939 Fax: 407 239-8857 Email: [email protected] URL: www.bvwatersports.com Jet Ski rentals on our Seadoos, water ski & wakeboard lessons, and tube rides behind our competition ski nautiques boats. Beach or dinner parties for groups. Located one mile from Disney, 1/2 mile South of 1-4, Exit 27. Outdoor venue with covering. Would be a buyout. They can do casual or elegant. Very secluded area but convenient. 12 minutes / 7.10 miles Chapman Leonard Studios LIVE Contact: Adam Bailey 9460 Delegates Drive, Orlando, FL 32837 Phone: 407 830-7449 Fax: 407 649-9385 Email: [email protected] URL: www.thecoordinatorinc.com A contemporary events studio located just minutes from the Orange County Convention Center. Multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces. Two separate studios. Over 32,000 sq. ft. of event space. Basically a black box that you can do anything with. Can do buffet dinner with full seating for a 300. This venue can hire cirque type dancers hanging from the ceiling before dinner and dueling pianos after dinner. Very close to hotel. 6 minutes / 3.29 miles Un c h ar te d Wate rs of Emerging Risk: Knowledge is Power November 4-6, 2013 CSI: The Experience Heaven Event Center Contact: Lisa Diaz 7220 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407 226-7220 Email: [email protected] URL: www.csiexhibit.com CSI: The Exhibit - NOW OPEN! Enter a crime scene & be responsible for noticing & collecting all evidence. The pressure is on. The analysis of your evidence must be scientifically sound to crack the case. Large venue with space downstairs where the CSI Exhibit is – also an upstairs area. They recently opened an ‘Our Bodies: The Universe Within’ exhibit which could be included. People can walk through the exhibits and participating in the CSI experience in small groups while others are drinking, eating, etc. 10 minutes / 5.70 miles Contact: Jesse Friend 8240 Exchange Drive, Orlando, FL 32809 Phone: 407 488-1800 Fax: 407 488-1850 Email: [email protected] URL: www.heaven8240.com Spectacular contemporary facility,11,000 sq ft lake front interior, 2,000 sq ft exterior lake front terraces. Banquet facilities up to 1,000 standing occupancy, full kitchen, outside catering, 425 parking spaces, energy efficient programmable LED lighting. Blank space that can decorated however you like. Holds several hundred. Very close to hotel. 7 minutes / 4.49 miles Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar Contact: Alan Sommerman 9101 International Drive, Suite 1004, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407 226-1600 Fax: 407 386-6667 Email: [email protected] URL: www.cubalibrerestaurant.com/ A must-see, must-experience cinematic destination featuring awardwinning Cuban-inspired cuisine, Latin rhythms, open-air tropical ambiance, lively floorshows, Latin DJs, and classic cocktails. 1,000 people for full buyout reception style. 2 floor can hold a few hundred people reception style. 8 minutes / 4.86 miles (Pointe Orlando) nd House of Blues Contact: Suzie Koutsoulieris 1490 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Phone: 407 934-2008 Fax: 407 934-1100 Email: [email protected] URL: http://specialevents.livenation.com/venue/house-of-bluesorlando-orlando-fl House of Blues, located at Downtown Disney, features distinctive Southern-inspired cuisine in The Restaurant, a variety of live music in the Music Hall, and an uplifting Sunday Brunch. Restaurant adjacent to music hall. Music hall exclusive 1,500 reception. Can use first floor only for smaller groups. Restaurant main dining room 200 reception. 12 minutes / 7.58 miles (Downtown Disney) Howl At The Moon Dave & Buster’s Inc. Contact: Julie DiStefano-Walker 8986 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407 541-3308 Fax: 407 363-9510 Email: [email protected] URL: www.daveandbusters.com Escape into play. Restaurant serving everything from wings to NY strips, the best happy hour & million dollar midway filled with the latest interactive and video games. That’s Dave & Buster’s. Very modern, new D & B location. Private room for about 150 people or full-buyout for up to 2,000. 9 minutes / 4.88 miles Contact: Christin Bartlett 8815 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407 354-5999 Fax: 407 354-5992 Email: [email protected] URL: www.howlatthemoon.com/locations/location-orlando “The World’s Greatest Rock ‘N’ Roll Dueling Piano Show.” Howl is a stomping, clapping, dance on the piano good time. Howl is part concert, part piano bar and all centered around audience interaction. A great place for private and semi-private events. Buyout would be 400 seated, 1,200 reception. 7 minutes / 4.40 miles ICEBAR Orlando Gatorland Contact: Michelle Harris 14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837 Phone: 407 855-5496 x242 Fax: 407 855-0137 Email: [email protected] URL: www.gatorland.com Nature-based theme park featuring alligators, crocodiles and a variety of different animals. Florida’s best train ride. Three exciting shows. Central Florida’s largest wading bird sanctuary. Park buyout for 800 people. All outdoors. 8 minutes / 5.28 miles Contact: Ashley Miller 8967 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407 426-7078 Fax: 407 426-7333 Email: [email protected] URL: www.icebarorlando.com ICEBAR Orlando is a 5,000 square foot entertainment venue on International Drive featuring a 1,375 sq. ft. bar made from solid ice. Can accommodate up to 600 for private parties, weddings & corporate events. Buyout only. 7 minutes / 4.40 miles JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton at Grande Lakes • Orlando, FL 5 26 An n u al P LUS Int erna t iona l Conference th Kings Bowl Orlando Orlando Venues/Amway Arena Contact: Jacqui Getz 8255 South International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407-363-0200 Email: [email protected] URL: www.kingsorlando.com Kings brings a chef driven scratch kitchen, lounge, upscale bowling, billiards, world-class A/V and sports package and more to International Drive while providing a kid-free haven to adults in the evenings. Brand new, opens in April. Will have several private rooms. Pictures from the newspaper: http://www.bizjournals.com/ orlando/blog/2013/03/a-tour-inside-i-drives-kings-bowl.html 8 minutes / 4.99 miles Contact: Eric Staufer 400 West Church Street, Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407 440-7041 Fax: 407 440-7001 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.amwaycenter.com/rental-spaces We offer flexible meeting/trade show facilities as well as exceptional entertainment venues. State of the art arena. Beautiful areas throughout the building. 18 minutes / 11.29 miles Orange County Regional History Center and Heritage Square Contact: Brittany Andrews-Dunkle 65 East Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407 836-8585 Fax: 407 836-6748 Email: [email protected] URL: www.thehistorycenter.org Set downtown in the 1927 Courthouse, this unique facility features a beautiful park, multiple event spaces, interactive exhibits that inspire visitors to journey through Central Florida. 750 seated, 2,000 reception, various smaller rooms throughout. 30 minutes / 11.52 miles Orlando Harley-Davidson Contact: Alexandra Calvet 3770 37th Street, Orlando, FL 32805 Phone: 407 423-0346 ext. 2307 Email: [email protected] URL: www.orlandoharley.com At internationally renowned Orlando Harley-Davidson buy or rent motorcycles, learn to ride, or shop the world’s largest selection of genuine clothing, gifts and collectibles. They close around 6 pm and hold private events. They can do casual all the way up to upscale/ black tie events. Holds over 500, not sure of exact numbers. 14 minutes / 8.15 miles Orlando Science Center Contact: Helen Tillem 777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803 Phone: 407 514-2290 Fax: 407 514-2149 Email: [email protected] URL: www.osc.org There is something new to discover around every corner at the Orlando Science Center. Explore hands-on exhibits, live shows and giant screen movies the whole family can enjoy together. They close at 6 pm and open at night for events. Full buyout for a few thousand. Dinosaur room and other unique areas for smaller groups. 21 minutes / 13.75 miles 6 Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway ® Contact: Linda Fenton 3450 North World Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Phone: 407 939-0130 Fax: 407 939-0137 Email: [email protected] URL: www.drivepetty.com We offer guests various ride or drive experiences in both exotic and Nascar vehicles, team building opportunities, and function as an off-site venue, including a powered covered pavilion. Covered area as well as a garage area where they can do dinners for around 100 people. 18 minutes / 12.31 miles SeaWorld Orlando Contact: Jennifer Olsen 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 Phone: 407 363-2229 Fax: 407 363-2255 Email: [email protected] URL: www.SeaWorldOrlando.com Turn a single event into a thousand experiences… SeaWorld Orlando is the world’s premier marine adventure park with worldclass shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters. 6 minutes / 2.72 miles Splitsville at Downtown Disney West Side ® Contact: Kylie Pilts 1494 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Phone: 720 936-4542 Fax: 813 514-1001 Email: [email protected] URL: www.splitsvillelanes.com Splitsville puts a whole new spin on bowling with 30 lanes, 5 bars, live music and billiards room on 2 floors. Award-winning gourmet sliders, fresh rolled sushi and hand-tossed pizzas. Buyouts on 2 floor only. Just opened in December 12 minutes / 7.58 miles (Downtown Disney) nd Universal Studios Florida ® 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819 URL: www.universalorlando.com Universal Studios Florida® features fantastic themed special event venues and back lot locations for groups of 20 to 40,000 14 minutes / 8.74 miles (Universal Citywalk) Un c h ar te d Wate rs of Emerging Risk: Knowledge is Power November 4-6, 2013 TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS In order to help you easily access transportation while you are in Orlando, we put together a quick reference list for you. The list was provided in part by the Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau and does not represent an endorsement by PLUS. Orlando has a plethora of transportation companies, and the JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton bell staff can also assist you while you are on site. Taxis are readily available at the main door of each hotel. Please be sure to research all transportation companies through multiple sources and check references before booking. Limousines, Vans & Town Cars Caravan Transportation Contact: Mimi Vielhauer 5387 L B McLeod Road, Orlando, FL 32811 Phone: 321 221-0533 Fax: 321 251-7583 Email: [email protected] URL: www.caravanorlando.com Take your journey with Caravan! 57-61 passenger motor coaches, affordable, clean comfortable, professionally trained drivers, reliable and safe, DVD, restroom, local charters and nationwide moves. CityOne Xpress Contact: William Thomas 1808 Westpointe Circle, Orlando, FL 32835 Phone: 407 509-6488 Fax: 407 578-0665 Email: [email protected] URL: www.cityonexpress.com Cityone Xpress is a local transportation and tours management company, serving the greater Orlando area since 1999. Our mission is to provide our guest with quality transportation services at affordable prices to enhance their vacation or business experience. Destination MCO Transportation Logistics & Management Contact: Nour Elotmani 10311 Orangewood Boulevard Orlando, FL 32821 Phone: 407 722-8281 Fax: 407 264-5476 Email: [email protected] URL: www.destinationmco.com With a diverse fleet of the finest in Luxury Sedans, SUV’s, Limos, Executive Vans, Minibuses, & Motorcoaches, Destination MCO has the means to cater to your every transportation need. Diamond Cab Company Contact: Kamal Hans 620 Ferguson Drive Orlando, FL 32805 Phone: 407 296-4000 Fax: 407 523-0259 Email: [email protected] URL: www.diamondcabco.com We provide full-service ground transportation, including taxi cabs, vans, luxury limousines, luxury sedans and charter buses in the Orlando area. Please visit us at www.diamondcabco.com. Hawks Transportation Contact: Carlos Eduardo Acosta Imbiriba 11114 Satellite Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32837 Phone: 407 844-3578 Fax: 407 858-0712 Email: [email protected] URL: www.hawkstransportation.com Exclusive transportation provider for 10+ years in Central Florida. Assisting the Convention Center and the attractions with our fleet of vans, town cars, SUV’s and mini buses. Horizon Coach Lines Contact: Amber Queen 4950 L B McLeod Road Orlando, FL 32811 Phone: 407 826-9999 Fax: 407 826-5156 Email: [email protected] URL: www.horizoncoachlines.com Nation’s largest charter operator offering mini buses and motor coaches for group charters, conventions, or out-of-state trips, DOD certified, ADA vehicles. Maingate Transportation Contact: Rob Molnar 15 South Hoagland Boulevard Kissimmee, FL 34741 Phone: 407 870-5553 x819 Fax: 407 870-1616 Email: [email protected] URL: www.maingatetaxi.com 14-passenger luxury vans, town cars, stretch SUV’s. Motor coach service and ADA compliant transit buses. Multi-lingual staff. Round-trip service to airport, parks and charters. 24 hour customer service. Pegasus Transportation Contact: Claudia Menezes 10747 Rocket Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32824 Phone: 407 812-8812 Fax: 407 812-8813 Email: [email protected] URL: www.pegasusbus.com Transportation company-with brand new fleet of European buses, 14-passenger vans, mini bus and town cars. With multi- lingual staff. Providing round-trip to airport, parks, charters and all transportation needs 24 hours a day. JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton at Grande Lakes • Orlando, FL 7 26 An n u al P LUS Int erna t iona l Conference th Pontarelli Companies EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals and Tours Contact: Diane Albrecht Phone: 800-322-5466 ext 0 or 312-226-5466 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.pontarelliischicago.com/Limousine-ServiceOrlando.htm Our Orlando limousine service offers an excellent variety of vehicles to choose from: limos, town cars, SUVs, mini buses, charter buses and vans. Our local Orlando limousine service can handle all of your requests, offering locally competitive rates and 24 hour customer service. Call us if you require an Orlando airport shuttle service, corporate travel coverage, or a car to bring you to and from meetings and events or to simply help you get a night on the town. Contact: Jim Bascom 1150 Jetport Drive, Orlando, FL 32809 Phone: 407 438-4055 Fax: 407 438-4266 Email: [email protected] URL: www.eaglerider.com EagleRider is the world’s largest motorcycle rental and tour company specializing in Harley Davidson, Honda and BMW vacations. A variety of motorcycles at locations across the U.S. with guided and self-drive tour and excursions. SuperShuttle Orlando Contact: Gregg Moulton 800 West Landstreet Road, Orlando, FL 32824 Phone: 407 888-9220 Fax: 407 343-0918 Email: [email protected] URL: www.supershuttle.com Need a lift to the airport? SuperShuttle provides rides to and from your home, office or hotel in over 34 airports nationwide, 24 hours a day. Florida Van Rentals Contact: Michael Goldberg 6307 Hansel Avenue, Orlando, FL 32809 Phone: 407 447-6345 Fax: 407 447-5312 Email: [email protected] URL: www.floridavanrentals.com Rent top quality vans: 7 passengers, 8 passenger, 12 & 15 passenger, 12 & 15 passenger Mercedes Mini Bus and wheelchair accessible vans. An established family owned/operated over 15 years. Transtar Transportation Group, Inc. Hertz Corporation – Also located INSIDE the JW Marriott @ Grande Lakes Contact: Yina Bonilla 404 Zell Drive, Orlando, FL 32824 Phone: 407 888-5530 Fax: 407 826-5800 Email: [email protected] URL: www.mytranstar.com Transtar is Central Florida’s leading luxury tranportation, taxi and transportation management firm. Having served Central Florida for 25 years, Transtar delivers its product seamlessly and with the utmost of professionalism. Contact: Rose Keiran 1211 Semoran Boulevard, Suite 295, Casselberry, FL 32707 Phone: 407 388-3886 Fax: 407 388-3884 Email: [email protected] URL: www.hertz.com Hertz offers special Meetings rates for significant savings. Hertz is available at the airport or at 11 locations in the Orlando area. Hertz 20% off Discount code - 0211812 and link http://www. hertz.com/rentacar/reservation/home for conference attendees. Car Rentals Orlando Harley-Davidson Carl’s Van Rentals Contact: Eric Libby 3011 McCoy Road, Orlando, FL 32812 Phone: 407 856-8866 Fax: 407 856-8868 Email: [email protected] URL: www.CarlsVanRentals.com Rent 7-passenger minivans, 8-passenger full-size vans, 11-, 12-, & 15-passenger vans, 15-passenger mini-buses, No CDL required, self-drive, family-owned and operated for over 15 years, daily, weekly & long term rentals available. Dollar Rent A Car Contact: Wendy Silva 2510 Jetport Drive, Orlando, FL 32809 Phone: 407 583-8000 x274 Fax: 407 859-7879 Email: [email protected] URL: www.dollar.com Competitive rates. Convenient on-airport location. Unlimited free mileage. 8 Contact: Amanda Duitsman 3770 37th Street, Orlando, FL 32805 Phone: 407 423-0346 x2300 Fax: 407 447-3137 Email: [email protected] URL: www.orlandoharley.com At internationally renowned Orlando Harley-Davidson buy or rent motorcycles, learn to ride, or shop the world’s largest selection of genuine clothing, gifts and collectibles. Sixt Rent a Car LLC Contact: Julie Klempf 7855 North Frontage Road, Suite 2A, Orlando, FL 32812 Phone: 888 522-8462 x420 Fax: 954 903-4605 Email: [email protected] URL: www.sixt.com Sixt is now in Orlando! From Mini Coopers to Mercedes Benz, always find great new models in all categories at affordable prices. Un c h ar te d Wate rs of Emerging Risk: Knowledge is Power November 4-6, 2013 Thrifty Car Rental Contact: Wendy Silva 2510 Jetport Drive, Orlando, FL 32809 Phone: 407 583-8000 x274 Fax: 407 859-7879 Email: [email protected] URL: www.thrifty.com We feature quality, low-mileage vehicles at competitive prices. Call for complimentary pickup service from most Orlando area hotels! ORLANDO’S CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU If you would like additional recommendations or assistance with booking restaurants, reception venues or vehicle rentals, and would benefit from talking with someone who has local knowledge, please feel free to reach out directly to: Visit Orlando® Contact: Dorothy Kelley, CMP Sr. Destination Meetings Manager 6700 Forum Drive, Ste.100, Orlando, FL 32821 Phone: 407-354-5526 Fax. 407-370-5017 URL: http://www.orlandomeeting.com/ JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton at Grande Lakes • Orlando, FL 9 Thank you for attending the 2013 PLUS Conference We hope to see you at a future event! 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