DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld Announces New Conference Center
Official Hotel of SeaWorld® is branching out to create even more opportunities for groups and meetings, with an additional 40,000 square fee of modern event and conference space
ORLANDO, FL. May 18, 2016 - Spanning 28 lush acres nestled within the heart of International Drive, DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, neighboring the Orange County Convention Center, has announced that it will be elevating its events and meetings offerings to even greater heights with the addition of 40,000 square feet of state-of-the-art conference center and event space indoor and outdoor for group business, meetings and special events. Breaking ground today, the new event and conference center space at DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld will be at the core of the hotel's commitment to accommodate even more business and leisure groups with increased, state-of-the-art venue space and services, which will be complemented with renovations to many of the public spaces and facilities throughout the hotel.
“Our hotel is one of the largest DoubleTree properties in the world, so it is important that we continue to branch out and expand our already-impressive portfolio of services, amenities and on-site venues,” says Steven Green, director of sales & marketing, DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld. “Once complete, the new conference center and event space and accompanying services will result in more productive meetings, more seamless events, and more memorable special occasions, all enjoyed in a more beautiful setting.”
With the additional 40,000 feet of contemporary indoor and outdoor conference and event space, DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld will be large enough to handle in excess of 2,000 meeting attendees in complete comfort. With expansive grounds and strategically designed common spaces, other hotel guests can still enjoy a leisurely, uninterrupted experience separately within the hotel grounds. The existing 60,000 square feet of conference center space, comprised of dividable indoor space and the option of theater, reception, classroom or u-shape set-up, will also be upgraded during the renovation and expansion. A talented service staff provides delicious on-site catering with menus inspired by DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld's signature restaurant, Executive Chef Alberto Correa.
The 1,004-room DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld resort boasts refreshed guest rooms and existing 60,000 square feet of flexible outdoor and indoor meeting and event space that will be updated in 2016. Within walking distance of Orlando's Orange County Convention Center, the second largest meeting and convention facility in the country, DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld holds three large conference centers, 36 breakout rooms and 7 outdoor venues for banquet functions. From small, intimate gatherings of as few as 10 to grand events of over 2,000, guests relish in state-of-the-art meeting space amenities that include wireless internet access, large-screen image magnification technology, high-definition teleconferencing capabilities and convenient business center services. Attendees may experience valet service and a parking area that is secure and central to resort meeting space to ensure convenience. Breakout rooms are available in a number of locations all within close proximity around the resort and can easily accommodate functions of any kind for 10 to 300 individuals.
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld's spacious and leisurely ambiance offers a surprising escape from the activity of Orlando. With swimming pools and restaurants, the picturesque property is a welcome retreat and a destination unto itself. Exploring the property, guests will enjoy brick-lined walkways, lush tropical landscaping and several large, palm tree-lined swimming pools, including a relaxing Lagoon pool and two children's pools. Seven dining outlets and options are available to accommodate a variety of culinary interests with live entertainment.
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, an Official Hotel of SeaWorld and adjacent to SeaWorld® and Aquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark and The Orange County Convention Center, is Orlando's largest DoubleTree and most inviting hotel delivering a resort-like experience to meeting attendees, business travelers and leisure visitors alike. For more information on meetings and events at DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, call (407) 352-1100 or visit DoubleTreeOrlandoSeaWorld.com. Follow Facebook.com/DoubleTreeResortOrlando or twitter.com/DTResortOrlando for special offers.
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