Area Stats

Information at a Glance

  • 6 of the World’s Greatest Theme Parks . . . SeaWorld®, Discovery Cove®, Aquatica, SeaWorld's Water Park®, Universal Studios®, Islands of Adventure® and Universal's Volcano Bay™!
  • Plus 35+ Additional Thrilling Attractions!
  • 125+ Hotels and Resorts!
  • 5 Entertainment Complexes!
  • 55+ Music, Comedy and Nightlife Venues! 
  • 3 Stadium-Style Movie Cinemas!
  • 600+ Designer, Brand-Name and Outlet Stores!
  • 300+ Spectacular Restaurants!
  • The Nation’s 3rd Largest Convention Center!
  • Convenient, Fun I•RIDE Trolley Service!

Economic Impact

  • International Drive is comprised of a total land parcel count of 10,387
  • The District represents $12.6 billion in Gross Taxable Value on the 2022 tax roll according to the Orange County Property Appraisers report. 
  • Encompassing 8,453 Acres

International Drive Visitors

16.8 Million overnight & day visitors in 2022.

Average Room Occupancy

202274.4% 
2021 51.5% 
202038.2% 
201978.7% 
2018 80.4% 
2017 80.9% 
2016 77.0%
2015 77.4%
2014 74.5%
2013 71.6%
2012 69.4%
2011 70.5%
2010 65.45%
Source Visit Orlando
 
I-Drive Resort Area Accommodations Listings Map with Room Counts in PDF Format

Employment

Employs 90,000+ people as of 2022.

Major Shopping

  • Orlando International Premium Outlets
  • Pointe Orlando
  • Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
  • Vineland Pointe

Dr. Phillips Hospital

Dr. P. Phillips Hospital (part of Orlando Health) is a full-service medical/surgical facility serving the Orlando’s tourist areas and the residents of Southwest Orange County. In addition to a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physicians, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is equipped with the latest technology in diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular catheterization and angiography. http://www.orlandohealth.com/drpphillipshospital/index.aspx

Rosen College of Hospitality – University of Central Florida

With some of the world's top-rated attractions, resorts, restaurants, and convention spaces located just minutes from campus, the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida provides students with an unrivaled opportunity to learn and work in the industry's leading market.  In addition to studying under our faculty of internationally-recognized experts, students benefit from our unparalleled industry partnerships that provide access to guest speakers, internships, memberships, scholarships, and networking opportunities that help stimulate successful careers in this exciting and thriving industry.  http://hospitality.ucf.edu  

Orange County Convention Center

As one of the county's largest convention centers, the award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) provides a multitude of event options in two beautiful facilities - the West Building and the North/South Building - for a combined offering of the following features:
  • 2.1 million-square feet of exhibition space
  • Two 92,000-square foot general assembly areas
  • 74 meeting rooms/235 breakouts
  • The 2,643-seat Chapin Theater
  • A 160-seat Lecture Hall
  • The 62,000-square foot multi-purpose Valencia Room
  • Three full-service restaurants/8 food courts
  • Three business centers
  • In-house electric, plumbing, rigging and technical services, plus wireless mobility throughout the complex
  • On-site parking for 6,227
  • Covered boarding for 59 buses
  • Three covered loading docks/173 truck bays
  • Surrounded by over 125,000 guest rooms, including over 5,000 directly connected to the facility by pedestrian bridges
  • http://occc.net/

Total Convention Center Attendance

Fiscal Year Ending Attendance Number of Events
20221,400,000 159 
2021734,619 119 
2020660,000 79 
2019 1,453,507 170 
2018 1,474,378 192 
2017  1,530,157  193 
2016 1,456,816 226
2015 1,373,000 192
2014 1,347,572 189
2013 1,253,162 194
2012 1,309,481 181
2011 1,210,956 178
2010 1,176,613 200
Source Orange County Convention Center
Source Attendance estimates provided by Orange County Convention Center clients.
 

Air Transportation

The Resort area is serviced by two international airports:
  2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019  2020 2021  2022
Orlando International Airport
Domestic      31,272,695 33,725,097 36,330,689 38,698,970  41,095,987 43,455,953  19,999,356 38,400,636 44,633,145
International 4,278,888 5,084,240 5,592,710 5,912,295  6,600,000 7,157,074 1,618,447 1,950,432 5,542,875
Source Orlando International Airport
Orlando Sanford Airport
Domestic 1,885,193 2,232,871 2,449,035 2,626,363  2,850,212 3,060,960 1,545,0412,383,486  2,712,976
International 299,508 247,251 303,375 296,083  244,275 230,152 10,976 12,622 88,502
Source Orlando Sanford Airport
 

Surrounding Area

International Drive also is supported by local visitation. The Orlando, Florida metropolitan area has a population of 2,509,831 and it is the 3rd largest metro area in Florida, and the 23rd largest metropolitan area in the United States. The city-proper population is 270,934 making Orlando the 71st largest city in the United States. It is Florida's 4th largest city by population.
Source Visit Orlando