October 17, 2007

Orlando Brings “The Orlando Challenge” Tourism Mission to Toronto and Montreal

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (Orlando CVB) in partnership with Busch Gardens Africa, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will be conducting a joint travel industry sales and media mission to Toronto on Oct. 23 and Montreal Oct. 24, 2007.

During the mission, the Orlando CVB will present the variety of activities in Orlando with the themes of magic, discovery, adventure, rejuvenation and metro excitement for travel agents, tour operators, wholesalers and media through an interactive educational presentation and a mini trade show. Themed “The Orlando Challenge,” the event will give travel professionals a chance to participate in an interactive learning game show to increase their knowledge about ways to sell the destination. Travel professionals will also be updated on the upcoming Orlando consumer advertising campaign in Canada which will include television advertising for the first time, as well as share the latest information on Orlando collateral and resources.

In addition to Busch Gardens Africa and SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, the delegation includes: Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction, Floridays Resort Orlando, Ginn Reunion Resort, Hilton Grand Vacations, Holiday Inns of Central Florida, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Macy’s, Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, Orlando World Center Marriott Resort, Premier Vacation Homes, Regal Palms Resort & Spa, Royal Plaza in the Walt Disney World Resort, Sky Resort Management, Staybridge Suites – Orlando, The Doubletree Castle Hotel, The Florida Store Vacation Rentals, Tropical Palms Fun Resort and Vista Cay by Millenium.          

To receive a copy of Orlando collateral, or for more information about the Orlando area, please contact the Orlando CVB at 800-215-2213 or visit orlandoinfo.com/trade.