J.W. Marriott Jr. Recognizes Orlando World Center Marriott for 25 Years of Service Excellence

ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwire - Jul 21, 2011) - The world-class leader of premier resort properties in the Southeast, the 2000-room Orlando World Center Marriott celebrates 25 years of service excellence with accolades from J.W. Marriott Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International, Inc. In a specially prepared anniversary video showcasing the landmark property's history, Mr. Marriott states, "This very special milestone symbolizes the very best quality of our company's legacy. The Orlando World Center Marriott continues to raise the bar and set the trend for outstanding convention and vacation experiences." There is, perhaps, no other convention center hotel and resort in the world that provides such a wonderful combination of space, experience, amenities, location and climate.

If you haven't experienced the Orlando World Center Marriott, now is definitely the perfect time! This award-winning, eco-savvy Orlando conference center hotel's remarkable 450,000 square-feet of event space, all under one roof and most entirely on one level, is a boon for event managers. Planners will discover the stunning 105,000 square-foot Cypress Ballroom (the nation's largest pillar-free resort ballroom). The sprawling outdoor spaces and terraces, which surround or overlook the resort's impressive million-gallon pool complex, are also unique outdoor venues for creating perfect events.

The resort is home to newly renovated and beautifully designed guest rooms and suites, most with spacious balconies; Hawk's Landing 18-hole championship golf course; Bill Madonna Golf Academy at Hawk's Landing Golf Club; lighted tennis courts and a full service spa and fitness center.

For more information, details on their Orlando meeting space or to make reservations, please call 888-99-WORLD or visit www.marriottworldcenter.com.

About Orlando World Center Marriott
This convention hotel showcases a remarkable 450,000 total square-feet of event space, all under one roof and almost entirely on one level. It is home to the largest pillar-free resort ballroom in the nation; 2,000 beautifully designed guest rooms and suites, with spacious balconies; 10 diverse restaurants and lounges; 18-hole championship golf course and a full service spa and fitness center. The sprawling outdoor spaces and terraces, which surround or overlook the resort's impressive million-gallon pool complex, are also perfect venues to host dynamic outdoor functions. A stellar management team is on hand to successfully orchestrate any size event.

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