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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Brightline Adds Orlando

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In what may be a ground-changing move for hotels and meeting planners doing business in Florida, Brightline, the only intercity, eco-friendly high-speed rail in the U.S. has unveiled its Brightline Orlando Station at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The rail will connect service to Central and South Florida.

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Florida Feels the Pinch as Conventions Pull Out

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Skift Take: Florida is going to lose out on major conventions because of its controversial new laws. Many associations are no longer considering meeting in the Sunshine State. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Orlando and DC Enhance Transportation Alternatives, Western Connections Could Follow

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Read More : Meeting Profs Travel Report: Brightline Adds Orlando The 11.5-mile A More Accessible Florida In September, Brightline ’s newest route between Miami and Orlando opened with a grand opening at its Orlando stop that included more than 500 elected officials, business leaders and community partners.

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Michelin-starred Dining in…Orlando?

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Michelin-starred dining is coming to Orlando. Michelin and Visit Florida have jointly announced that the latest expansion of The Michelin Guide, the bible of gourmands everywhere, is coming to the Sunshine State. Now Orlando appears to have an edge, at least on the Michelin Man front. The post Michelin-starred Dining in…Orlando?

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Best of 2018: 10 Most Notable Orlando/Central Florida Venue Openings of 2018

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In Orlando and Central Florida, a number of significant event and meeting venues opened this year. Here's our picks for.

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Smart Moves in Florida, Wyoming and More

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Diann Flanders and Jennifer Hanna Diann Flanders (left) and Jennifer Hanna (right) Flanders is senior sales manager of catering and Hanna is group sales manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota in Florida. Flanders comes from Prime Vacations, where she worked as regional sales manager for eight boutique properties in southwest Florida.

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Smart Moves in Orlando, Austin and More

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Contreras is director of rooms for Caribe Royale Orlando. Most recently, Contreras worked with Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center as director of room operations. Riggio is director of sales and marketing for Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort , in Tampa Bay, Florida. Robert Contreras. Mary Rogers.

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