Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center Hotel Brings Home the Gold at HSMAI's Annual Adrian Awards Gala

The HSMAI organization represents all segments of the hospitality industry and is comprised of nearly 7,000 members worldwide.

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- A world-class leader of meeting and convention hotels, the 2,000-hotel room Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center Hotel, took the Gold for an astounding expansion campaign at the 16th Annual Adrian Awards Gala. Attended by more than 700 industry and marketing executives and hosted by Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI), these prestigious awards are presented for excellence in sales and marketing. Entries were judged by teams of experts from all sectors of the industry. HSMAI's organization represents all segments of the hospitality industry and is comprised of nearly 7,000 members worldwide.

The Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center Hotel provides all the needed essentials with an experienced staff, outstanding location and 214,000 square-feet of total hotel meeting space with more on the way! At the end of last year, a $6.5 million redesign of the convention center atrium area was completed resulting in an additional 31,000 square feet of flexible space for receptions, networking and other group activities. In addition, look for the new 105,000 square-foot Cypress Ballroom, which will become the largest pillar-free resort ballroom in the nation, scheduled for completion in 2007. On-site hotel amenities include a 24-hour self-service business center, full service shipping and receiving facilities, on-site production and a 24-hour convention concierge.

The property has received numerous accolades including Successful Meeting's Pinnacle; Meetings & Conventions Gold Key, Gold Platter and Gold Tee; Meeting News Planners Choice; Medical Meetings Merit and Distinction; Corporate Meetings & Incentives Paragon; Corporate and Incentive Travel Award of Excellence and Meetings South Best of the South, just to name a few.

Orlando World Center Marriott Resort

The resort is home to 10 restaurants and lounges, six incredible pools, six whirlpools, Hawk's Landing Championship Golf Course, 24-hour fitness center, and a full service spa in Orlando, Florida. For information or to book a hotel meeting, please call 407-239-4200 or visit. www.marriottworldcenter.com.

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