ORLANDO

Not just the Theme Park Capital of the World

For decades, Orlando has been known as a playground for children and adults alike. There’s no denying that the theme parks here are absolutely part of our identify, but within the last decade or so, the playground has been given an extreme make-over is home to several luxury properties, unique outdoor activities, and a diverse dynamic food scene

Where else can you explore the Everglades by airboat one day and indulge in a mug of butter beer in front of Hogwarts the next? Oh, that was a rhetorical question – the answer is nowhere else!

Destination Highlights

THEME PARKS

There are a total of 32 different theme parks (and growing), with Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando being the most well-known. Other hot spots include Sea World, Busch Gardens and Legoland, while new and exciting attractions debut almost every year.

ARTS + CULTURE

Whether you’re interested in performing arts, museums, galleries or any combination thereof, prepare to be amazed by acclaimed cultural offerings that are uniquely Orlando.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Orlando is the perfect destination for anyone looking to try a new watersport, tour the Florida Everglades or partake in exciting animal encounters.

HIDDEN HIPSTER DISTRICTS

In the shadow of the theme parks you'll find some relatively undiscovered sections of Orlando, with a bit more diversity, funkiness, and charm. Thornton Park, Audobon Park, and the Milk District are some of our favorites (ask Jimmy Fallon about Beefy King!).

Destination Highlights

THEME PARKS

ARTS + CULTURE

Whether you’re interested in performing arts, museums, galleries or any combination thereof, prepare to be amazed by acclaimed cultural offerings that are uniquely Orlando.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Orlando is the perfect destination for anyone looking to try a new watersport, tour the Florida Everglades or partake in exciting animal encounters.

HIDDEN HIPSTER DISTRICTS

Leadership

J.B. Ryan

Partner

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J.B. Ryan has been a destination management professional in Florida since 1993. He has managed offices in Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale for the largest DMC in Florida (Hello Florida). He left to start a hospitality recruiting company (OpenDoor) in 2005. He was drawn back to the DMC business when he became Vice President and General Manager of ACCESS Destination Services in 2009. J.B. recently became Partner/Owner of ACCESS Florida along with colleague Jeff Nelke. He is past President and current board member of SITE Florida. When he is not working on events in Florida, you can find him at the Windermere Little League baseball fields coaching one of this three sons.

Jeff Nelke, DMCP

Partner

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Jeff began his Meetings and Events career with Maritz Travel in 1993 and has been using his extensive travel experiences to better serve the South Florida Destination market since 1996. Jeff’s career has been focused on premium meetings and events such as: The Honda Classic, Superbowls, Product Launches, Reward Incentives, Financial Seminars, Pharmaceutical Sales Training and Executive Board of Director Meetings. Jeff has always derived great pleasure using his creative solution solving processes to add value to the Meetings World. In his personal life, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and two children along with playing softball and camping with the Indian Guides of South Florida.

CONTACT

6881 Kingspointe Parkway, Suite 2
Orlando, FL 32819
407.839.4752

Let's Collaborate

Leadership

J.B. Ryan

Partner

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Jeff Nelke, DMCP

Partner

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CONTACT

6881 Kingspointe Parkway, Suite 2
Orlando, FL 32819
407.839.4752

Let's Collaborate

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