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Black Meetings & Tourism February/March 2009: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com ORLANDO Meetings are about the exchange of ideas. Developing solutions. Driving business. Forming relationships. And Orlando gets it. Our ability to hold creative meetings that keep your attendees productive is what truly separates us from other destinations. We call it ROI — that's Return on Ideas. The Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (Orlando CVB) can help bring your meeting, tradeshow or conference to life with imaginative promo- tions, innovative programming and once-in-a-lifetime expe- riences for your attendees. Hold a brainstorming meeting at an art museum. Reserve the chef's table at a resort for a fine dining experi- ence like no other. Light up the night sky with fireworks for your evening reception. Plan a behind-the-scenes theme park tour. Trust us — all are guaranteed to impress. And more importantly, our creative events keep your attendees engaged. SOPHISTICATED PURSUITS At the end of a long day, attendees want to relax and recharge. But not all guests play at the same speed. Some may want a late afternoon stroll at a lakeside park, while another group is eager to sample the menu at a hip new bistro. That's why Orlando has entertainment options for 36 Florida Special Advertising Section Photo Credit: Orlando CVB B Y N OR MAN M AYER S T he world is changing at a rapid pace and we are barely able to keep in step. But the more things change, the more some things stay the same. The timeless beauty of Florida is the perfect antidote for the stress that is created in our-evolving world. In this great state you can experience the excitement of some of the world's best themed attractions and nightclubs, as well as the tranquil waters of the Everglades and some of the world's top rated beaches. Florida has a long history of being a popular vacation and meeting destination and that tradi- tion continues today thanks to a plethora of exciting attractions, diverse destinations, and superior hotels and con- ference facilities. Every part of the state offers something new and unique and in this era of sweeping change this is at least one thing that you can count on. Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitor Bureau Photo Credit: Orlando CVB Space Shuttle Discovery, Kenndey Space Center, Orlando, FL.

