Corporate Ambassador Program
Visit Orlando's Corporate Ambassador Program includes local businesses with a relationship or interest in the travel and tourism industry which are not normally considered traditional partners. Examples of potential Corporate Ambassadors include telecommunications companies, financial institutions, local utility companies, law or architectural firms, health-care providers and real estate developers. Corporate Ambassadors enjoy high visibility and recognition as supporters of the engine that drives Central Florida's economy.
For a list of Corporate Ambassador benefits, click here. For more information about this program, call 407-541-4303 or e-mail partnerrelations@visitorlando.com.
We are proud to recognize our Corporate Ambassadors
The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) is a Washington D.C.-based trade association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries. ARDA's five-person State Affairs team, which performs state government relations work on behalf of the industry, is located in Orlando, Florida. Established in 1969, ARDA today has over 1,000 corporate members ranging from privately held firms to publicly traded companies and international corporations with expertise in shared ownership interests in leisure real estate.
The ARDA membership community includes timeshare owner associations (HOAs), resort management companies, industry vendors, suppliers and consultants, as well as owners through the ARDA Resort Owners Coalition (ARDA-ROC).
It is the mission of the American Resort Development Association to foster and promote the growth of the industry and to serve its members through education; public relations and communications; legislative advocacy; membership development; and ethics enforcement.
Bags, Inc, a Plus Services Company is a leader in the airline, aviation, cruise, hotel and convention center industries. Our patented processes combined with unmatched service standards allow our company to surpass the expections of your customers. Your company will benefit from our highly trained hospitality service teams as they add value to your offerings. The bar has been raised and we are the company of the future for hospitality travel standards.
Headquartered in Orlando, FL for 20+ years, Plus has regional offices in New York City, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Seattle, WA and Traverse City, MI. Plus currently operates at 200+ airports nationwide, with thousands of employees. Our rapidly growing list of 30+ partners includes major airlines, cruise lines, hotels and convention centers throughout the nation.
For more information, please visit www.airportbags.com or call 407-849-0670.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) is a leader in Florida's health industry. Since 1944, the company has been dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of members by offering an array of choices. BCBSF is a not-for-profit, policyholder-owned, tax-paying mutual company headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla.
BCBSF is committed to empowering our members with the information, ideas, and tools they need to understand and control their health and spending, and to achieve wellness into the future. To this end, we are leading a transformation in the way that health insurance is developed and delivered. More than just an insurance company, BCBSF today is a health solutions provider. We offer the coverage people count on for quality care and the solutions they need to make their care effective, affordable, and enduring.
In 2006, our first Florida Blue store opened, making access to health care coverage easier and in-person. Florida Blue centers provide an interactive environment where you can purchase health insurance, have face-to-face consultations, take advantage of basic health screenings and wellness events, and learn about various health care options to fit any budget.
For more information concerning BCBSF, please visit www.bcbsfl.com.
British Airways is a leading global premium airline offering daily non-stop service between Orlando International and London Gatwick Airports.
Choose from a variety of comfortable cabins including the refined convenience of Club World (business class) or the newly made-over World Traveller Plus (premium economy) and World Traveller (economy) cabins. And with award-winning in-flight service, enjoy complimentary, expertly selected menus, wines and entertainment programming.
Spacious and airy, our home at London Heathrow Terminal 5, and efficient London Gatwick North Terminal, connect you with the rest of Europe and beyond. And our transatlantic joint business with American Airlines and Iberia offer a global network of over 400 destinations, with more convenient connections, and better schedules.
To Fly. To Serve. These four words are at the heart of everything we do. Because they're not a slogan. They're a promise. It's what we do. It's who we are.
Discover more at ba.com or join us on Facebook.com/britishairways.
CBS Outdoor advertising makes the connection between product and consumer. Every day throughout North and South America, smart marketers like you have the opportunity to bring outdoor advertising campaigns to your consumers in a powerful, direct and effective way. CBS Outdoor advertising makes this connection possible as the most diversified Out-of-Home media provider in the Americas.
CBS Outdoor delivers an unsurpassed variety of campaign advertising media including Billboard advertising, Transit and Street Furniture advertising, Digital advertising, Mobile advertising and much, much more.
Visit CBS Outdoor on the Web at www.cbsoutdoor.com
Clear Channel Outdoor is the world's largest outdoor advertising company with close to one million displays in more than 50 countries across five continents. In the United States, the company operates just under 200,000 advertising displays and has a presence in all of the top 50 countries across five continents. In the United States, the company operates just under 200,000 advertising displays and has a presence in all of the top 50 Designated Market Areas. It also operates airport, rail, and mall advertising businesses worldwide. Its Spectacolor (U.S.) and DEFI (International) divisions are the global market leaders in spectacular sign displays, including those in New York's Times Square. The Orlando Division of Clear Channel Outdoor provides coverage for Central Florida with a variety of out-of-home products, and is the market leader in digital billboard locations in the Orlando market. The division also has a marketing team that is recognized for its creative execution of billboard design in the Orlando Market, and prides itself on excellence in customer service.
Visit Clear Channel Outdoor on the Web at www.clearchanneloutdoor.com.
Coughlin Commercial has over 40 years experience in assisting corporate clients with evaluating their facility needs. We are a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm, specializing in providing corporate real estate solutions from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies on a local, national, and international level. Our strategic brokerage consulting services provide our clients with the knowledge to meet their corporate business and financial goals. We focus on the unique aspects of each client's occupancy as well as their industry to generate the best solution.
We provide concrete and valuable real estate solutions that meet each client's unique set of requirements in the most timely and cost-effective manner. Our expertise, experience and market intelligence provide each client with superior results.
Our belief is that companies that operate multiple facilities in multiple markets must have an efficient and cost effective system for managing these facilitates. This is true whether these facilities are owned or leased. It's a centralized and systematic process incorporating a company's policies, procedures and costs across its local regional and multinational real estate facilities portfolio.
With a combined 40 years of experience, Coughlin Commercial provides its clients with superior real estate services locally, nationally, or internationally. Whether the need is brokerage, consulting, or economic development, Coughlin Commercial possesses the capabilities to deliver seamless service to give their clients the competitive edge.
For more information, visit www.bettercommerciallease.com.
Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE: DRI) headquartered in Orlando, Fla., is the world's largest company-owned and operated full-service restaurant company with over $7.2 billion in annual sales and approximately 180,000 employees. Darden is recognized for a culture that rewards caring for and responding to people. Our restaurant brands -- Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52 -- reflect the rich diversity of those who dine with us. Our brands are built on deep insights into what our guests want. For more information, please visit www.darden.com.
FAIRWINDS Credit Union is a cooperative financial institution that is owned and operated by its members. The core values and intent of the organization are to focus on the best interests of each individual. As the largest locally-owned and operated financial institution in Central Florida with 145,000 members and more than $1.5 billion in assets, FAIRWINDS strives to serve its members and the community by helping individuals to improve their financial well-being.
Headed by President and CEO Larry F. Tobin, the credit union was established in 1949 and is open to anyone living or working in Central Florida. FAIRWINDS is a full-service financial institution serving the needs of consumer and business members with customized solutions and local decision-making.
Visit www.fairwinds.org to learn more and become a member today!
Florida Distributing Company - Distributing the widest variety of world-class Craft, Import and Domestic Beer Brands to more than 6,000 retailers across Central Florida.
For more information on Florida Distributing Company, please visit www.floridadistributingcompany.com
Opened in 1908, Florida Hospital is one of the largest not-for-profit hospitals in the country, caring for more than a million patient visits per year - that's more than any other hospital in the country, according to the American Hospital Association. The more than 2,000-bed system is comprised of eight hospitals and 18 Centra Care locations and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best hospitals in the country for the past 10 years.
As a leading-edge medical institution and member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Florida Hospital has been intimately involved in the study of Blue Zones - places in the world where living to a healthy 100 years old is common. In fact, the Seventh-day Adventists of Loma Linda, California represents the only Blue Zone in the United States.
Florida Hospital's hope is that by sharing with the community the healthy lifestyles that have proven successful for people living in the Blue Zones - while continuing to provide award-winning medical care - that we will be able to create a new Blue Zone in Central Florida, where living to a healthy 100 years old becomes common place.
For more information on Florida Hospital, visit www.floridahospital.com.
The Florida Mall, one of Orlando’s most popular shopping destinations, offers an incredible mix of 250 specialty stores with more than 25 dining options, making it the largest in Central Florida.
From the hottest fashions to home accessories, jewelry and electronics, The Florida Mall is the one-stop place to shop. Popular department stores include Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. Shoppers also love A|X Armani Exchange, Abercrombie & Fitch, bebe, Caché, Coach, Department 56, M&M’s World, Puma and The Disney Store to name a few.
Hungry from all the great shopping? The Florida Mall offers six full-service restaurants, including nationally renowned restaurants Buca di Beppo and California Pizza Kitchen, plus a major food court with 20 additional food options.
Shoppers also appreciate Florida Mall’s special amenities, such as a children’s play area, foreign currency exchange, Expedia Concierge services, stroller rentals and more, which only enhance one’s shopping experience.
The Florida Mall is conveniently located at 8001 South Orange Blossom Trail, just minutes from the Orlando International Airport, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studios and Downtown Orlando. It is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon. through Sat. and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun. For more information, please call (407) 851-6255 or visit www.simon.com.
8001 South Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL
407-851-6255
Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Visit simon.com for more information.
One of the world's largest airlines, Lufthansa flies to 206 destinations in 78 countries. Together with its Star Alliance partners, Lufthansa offers connections to 916 destinations in more than 160 countries and access to over 805 lounges worldwide. Lufthansa operates on of the most extensive trans-Atlantic route networks, with more than 200 weekly flights from its 21 North American gateways. With 15 aircraft on order, Lufthansa is the largest European operator of the fuel-efficient Airbus A380. It is also the launch customer for the new Boeing 747-8, with first deliveries in 2010. Currently, Lufthansa has 170 aircraft worth more than $20 billion USD on order.
For more information or reservations, visit www.lh.com.
The Mall at Millenia, a spectacularly designed, 1.2 million-square-foot super regional center, brings to Orlando 150 of the world's finest stores, services and eateries and provides an unparalleled shopping experience. The Mall at Millenia has an international collection of brand name stores, including Chanel, Gucci, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Burberry and Salvatore Ferragamo. Other tempting stores include, Tiffany & Co., Apple, Abercrombie & Fitch, Tommy Bahama's, Crate & Barrel, Z Gallerie, Anthropologie, Pottery Barn Kids and Urban outfitters.
The Mall at Millenia also offers outstanding dining and entertainment presenting the most diverse options including P.F. Chang's China Bistro, The Cheesecake Factory, Brio Tuscan Grille, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant and California Pizza Kitchen. Completing this prestigious line up is Blue Martini, an upscale evening destination featuring live performances and a house DJ.
Conveniently located on I-4, exit 78 Conroy Road, close to Universal Orlando Resort.
Visit The Mall at Millenia on the Web at www.mallatmillenia.com.
The Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission markets the four-county Central Florida region (Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola) worldwide as a top location for business investment and expansion. EDC clients include businesses exploring location in the region, expanding businesses already based here, and start up companies and entrepreneurs. Our comprehensive array of services includes: competitive site analysis, workforce data, real estate research and site selection, permitting assistance, export counseling, and more. The EDC is also home to the Metro Orlando Film & Entertainment Commission, bioOrlando and the Metro Orlando Military Affairs Advisory Council.
Committed to diversification of Metro Orlando's economic base, the EDC promotes the region as a center for technology industry, corporate headquarters, manufacturing, distribution, film production, and international trade. We're putting imagination to work! for Central Florida.
For more information, contact us at 407.422.7159 or via our website: www.OrlandoEDC.com.
Orlando Health is a $1.5 billion not-for-profit health care organization and a community-based network of nine hospitals and care centers in the Orlando region. The organization, which includes the area's only Level One Trauma Centers for adults and pediatrics, is a statutory teaching hospital system that offers both specialty and community hospitals. They are: Orlando Regional Medical Center; Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children; Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies; Lucerne Hospital; Dr. P. Phillips Hospital; South Seminole Hospital; South Lake Hospital (50 percent partnership); St. Cloud Regional Medical Center (20 percent partnership) and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando - the first affiliate of one of the nation's premier cancer centers The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Orlando Health's areas of clinical excellence are heart and vascular, cancer care, neurosciences, surgery, pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine, neonatology, and obstetrics and gynecology.
Orlando Health is Central Florida's fifth largest employer with nearly 14,000 employees and more than 2,000 affiliated physicians, all of whom support our philosophy of providing high quality care and service when it matters most. We prove this everyday with over 100,000 inpatient admissions and more than 600,000 outpatient visits each year. In all, Orlando Health serves 1.6 million Central Florida residents and nearly 3,000 international patients annually. Additionally, Orlando Health provides approximately $198 million in support of community health needs. More information can be found at www.orlandohealth.com.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is situated at the crossroads of Florida and is one of the largest and busiest airports in the state. With nonstop domestic and international service to a combined 114 destinations by 53 different airlines, MCO has the most nonstop US markets in Florida and gives passengers a variety of travel choices.
Established with a unique award-winning design concept of modern architecture, on nearly 14,000 acres of Florida's natural landscaping, Orlando International Airport is well positioned to support the region's growth and development for years to come.
MCO is recognized for not only the most nonstop service but also for its customer service and the attention to the environment. Orlando International focuses on customer comfort and conveniences with 50 restaurants, free terminal-wide Wi-Fi and more than 69 shops to choose from. This high standard of quality and unique amenities afforded to travelers is called the "Orlando Experience."
For more information, contact us at www.orlandoairports.net.
Orlando's NBA franchise since 1989, the Magic's mission is to be world champions on and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step of the way. On the court, Orlando has won four division championships (1995, 1996, 2008, 2009), had five 50-plus win seasons, and won the Eastern conference title in 1995 and 2009. Off the court, on an annual basis the Orlando Magic gives more than $2 million to the local community by way of sponsorships of events, donated tickets, autographed merchandise, scholarships and grants. Orlando Magic community relations programs impact an estimated 75,000 kids each year, while a Magic staff-wide initiative provides more than 5,000 volunteer hours annually. In addition, over the last 20 years nearly $15 million has been distributed to local non-profit community organizations via the Orlando Magic Youth Fund (OMYF), a fund of the McCormick Foundation since 1994, which serves at risk and disadvantaged youth. Ticket highlights include: 7,569 seats priced $25 or under per game; a $27 lower bowl ticket; and tickets priced at $10 per game. For ticket information log on to orlandomagic.com or call 407-89-MAGIC.
Through the National Basketball Association's NBA CARES program, the league, players and teams will raise and contribute $100 million for charity, donate more than 1 million hours of hands-on volunteer service to communities worldwide, and build more than 100 places where kids can learn and play over the next five years. The NBA is broadcast in 215 countries and territories in 42 languages.
The Orlando Magic is also the developer of the Amway Center which will compete to host major national events, concerts and family shows. Opened in the fall of 2010, the facility will be operated by the City of Orlando and owned by the Central Florida Community.
The area's largest collection of luxury designer and name brand outlet stores offering everyday savings of 25%-65%. Featuring Ann Taylor Factory Store, Banana Republic, Burberry, Coach, Dior, Dooney & Bourke, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Theory, Tod's, Tommy Hilfiger, Zegna Outlet and more. This attractive, Mediterranean style village setting filled with 110 stores is conveniently located on Interstate 4 (exit 68) and International Drive, only one mile from Walt Disney World.
Orlando Premium Outlets offers many unique programs including the VIP Shopper Club, 50 Plus Shopper Perks Program, referral programs for travel professionals, and the Orlando Premium Outlets Personal Fashion Stylist Package. Amenities that can be enjoyed at Orlando Premium Outlets include a complimentary shuttle service to our center daily from select Lake Buena Vista hotels, online group tour reservations, designated motor coach parking, and much more.
Visit Orlando Premium Outlets on the Web at www.premiumoutlets.com/orlando
The Orlando Visitor Network's website and 24-hour In-room television channel are designed for tourists who are looking for the inside scoop on Orlando attractions, dining, accommodations, discounts, entertainment, tips, behind-the-scenes information and more!
The channel is available 24 hours a day in over 65,000 hotel rooms throughout Central Florida and provides great ideas and travel tips in a fun, informative travel channel format. The website hosts a monthly sweepstakes that provides visitors an opportunity to win great prizes including theme park tickets, dining gift cards and more. It's a great way for visitors to learn how to Explore Orlando Like a Local!
Established in 1923 by a special act of the Florida Legislature, OUC-The Reliable One is the second largest municipal utility in Florida, providing electric and water services to more than 251,000 customers in Orlando, St. Cloud and parts of unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties.
In addition to providing reliable, affordable and environmentally sound services, we're also committed to promoting sustainable building principles to our customers - by putting these green ideas into practice.
Our Reliable Plaza is Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Florida Water Star certified, cementing the 10-story administration and customer service center as the "Greenest Building in Downtown Orlando". Using 26 percent less energy and 43 percent less water than a similar sized building, Reliable Plaza is helping us spread the word on sustainable building in Central Florida.
If your professional group or organization would like to schedule a tour of the energy and water saving features at Reliable Plaza, just email your request to communityrelations@ouc.com.
For information about our other innovative, cost effective commercial services such as OUConvenient Lighting, OUCooling or backup generation, visit http://reliablygreen.ouc.com/home.aspx.
Push is a strategic and creative advertising, branding and design agency. Through a discipline-neutral approach, we converge to push brands to their full potential with a mix of integrated marketing solutions including advertising, brand consulting and development, design, interactive, media, public relations and promotions.
Our creative and unique solutions have garnered numerous awards such as Applied Arts, Silver Anvil, Pixel Awards, Webby Awards, Adobe Site of the Day, national ADDY Awards, New Web Pick awards, and Graphis Advertising Annual awards. Push has also been featured in PRINT magazine's Regional Design Annual, in the New York Times' "In Advertising," in Lurzer's Archive and on Commarts.com.
Push has worked with clients in North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and the UK. Our global reach is further extended through our membership with Transworld Advertising Agency Network (TAAN), partnering us with multi-faceted independent advertising agencies in more than 47 markets worldwide.
To learn more about Push, visit www.pushhere.com.
Sky Hotels & Resorts, based in Orlando, offers all-suite resorts, providing one to four bedrooms and many of the conveniences of home, including full kitchens and laundry facilities, coupled with outstanding guest service, resort amenities, and meeting facilities. Our portfolio of resorts features Hawthorn Suites Universal, The Enclave Hotel & Suites, Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa, Hawthorn Suites Lake Buena Vista, Baymont Inn & Suites, Palisades Resort, and Coral Cay Resort. Sky Resort Management, the property management division of Sky Hotels & Resorts, expertly oversees each resort. Sky specializes in complete hotel, resort, and condominium-hotel administration, providing superior facilities management and customer service proven to optimize repeat business and referrals. Sky offers expertise in operational services, as well as sales and marketing.
For more information on our company, please visit www.skyresortmanagement.com or call (407) 992-0430. To learn more about our resorts, check rates and availability, and to book your stay, visit www.staysky.com or call (866) 455-4062.
Smart City provides technology services for events and exhibitors in 42 facilities across the nation where we maintain the nation's largest event-based temporary voice and data networks. As technology leaders in the event industry, Smart City provides cutting edge solutions designed to meet the needs of today's meeting planners, exhibitors and attendees. Smart City currently serves more than 2,000 events and exhibitors annually and over 22.5 million square feet of exhibit space within partner facilities throughout the United States. In Orlando, Smart City is the exclusive telephone, internet and wireless service provider for the Orange County Convention Center. With local partnerships and a national presence, Smart City strives to develop and support technologies that will continue to directly impact event-goers and visitors alike. By taking technology out of the box we strive to make Orlando the place to meet and hold events! To learn more go to www.smartcity.com.
Southwest Airlines is America's largest low-fare carrier, serving more Customers domestically than any other airline with a unique combination of low fares with no annoying fees, friendly Customer Service delivered by outstanding People, safe and reliable operations, and an extraordinary corporate Culture that extends into the communities we serve.
Southwest is proud to have served Orlando since 1996 and has grown to offer 86 daily nonstop flights to 33 cities with additonal direct or connecting service to 37 cities. Southwest currently has more than 2,000 Employees in the Orlando market and is proud to serve the community by supporting great organizations such as Visit Orlando.
TAM AIRLINES, MORE THAN 24,000 PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO FLY - AND LOVE SERVING YOU!
TAM is the airline with the most flights in South America. We don't only move you from one destination to another. We want to transform our aircraft into totally pleasant environments.
Passengers will experience the very best that we provide as soon as they come aboard, with state-of-the-art entertainment systems, special in-flight services including extensive menus created by our executive chefs, VIP lounges, private car transfer (for First and Business Class), our TAM Fidelidade Frequent Flyer Program, and easy check-in through our website or self check-in at major airports in Brazil.
Our goal is to always make your trips better and unforgettable. This is true for each of our 40 destinations within Brazil - and up to 79 additional destinations in partnership with other airlines. Not to mention 18 international destinations, 10 of which are in Latin America, 5 in Europe and 3 in the United States. When flying with us, you can also purchase a Brazil Airpass or South America Airpass, and design your own itinerary at reduced fares. Our vision is to make people happier, with our proud spirit to serve.
After all, we love to fly and to serve you.
For more information:
Jose Sampol
5201 Blue Lagoon Drive
Suite 700
Miami, FL 33126
305-477-5997
jose.sampol@tam.com.br
www.tam.com.br
TravelClick (www.TravelClick.com) is the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers across the globe. TravelClick offers hotels world-class reservation solutions, business intelligence products and comprehensive media and marketing solutions to help hotels grow their business. With local experts around the globe, we help more than 30,000 hotel clients in over 140 countries drive profitable room reservations through better revenue management decisions, proven reservation technology and innovative marketing. Since 1999, TravelClick has helped hotels leverage the web to effectively navigate the complex global distribution landscape. TravelClick has offices in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Barcelona, London, Dubai, Houston, Melbourne, Shanghai, and Tokyo. Follow us on www.twitter.com/TravelClick and www.facebook.com/TravelClick.
Travelocity is one of the world's largest online travel agencies. Their product includes retail air, hotel, attractions and vacation packages for the traveling public.
For more information, go to www.travelocity.com
After 60 years of meeting consumer demands, Tupperware products continue to enhance lifestyles by offering ingenious design, quality construction, and a lifetime warranty. Tupperware products are used in homes around the globe and have been recognized and acquired by many of the world's finest art museums and industrial design collections. Tupperware Brands, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, has a global sales force of over 2.4 million in almost 100 countries with sales revenues of $2.1 billion in 2009. Product brands and categories include preparation, storage and serving solutions for the kitchen and home through the Tupperware brand, and, beauty and personal care products through its Avroy Shlain, BeautiControl, Fuller, NaturCare, Nutrimetics, and Nuvo suite of companies. To learn more, please visit www.tupperwarebrands.com.
United Service Companies is a suite of service units customized for the hospitality/tradeshow industries. Whether it's providing security officers, staffing of housekeepers and stewards or cleaning your hotel or tradeshow, United can provide any service for you.
For more information:
Richard A. Simon
407-932-1700
rsimon@unitedhq.com
www.unitedhq.com
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