Marriott Honored at HSMAI's Annual Adrian Awards Gala
Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center Brings Home the Gold
ORLANDO, FL, February 28, 2006. A world-class leader of meeting and convention properties, the 2,000-room Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center, 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 provides all the needed essentials with an experienced staff, outstanding location and 214,000 square-feet of total 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 amenities include a 24-hour self-service business center, full service shipping and receiving facilities, on-site production and 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; and Corporate and Incentive Travel Award of Excellence and Meetings South Best of the South, just to name a few.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
