Area Stats
Information at a Glance
• 6 of the World’s Greatest Theme Parks . . . SeaWorld®, Discovery Cove®, Aquatica Water Park®, Wet ‘n Wild®, Universal Studios® and Islands of Adventure®!
• Plus 17 Attractions & 2 Entertainment Complexes!
• 550+ Designer, Brand-Name and Outlet Stores!
• 200+ Spectacular Restaurants!
• 3 Stadium-Style Movie Cinemas!
• 100+ Fantastic Hotels and Resorts!
• The Nation’s 2nd Largest Convention Center!
• Convenient, Fun I•RIDE Trolley Service!
Economic Impact
• International Drive is comprised of a total land parcel count of 10,387
• Representing $5.9 billion in Gross Taxable Value
• Encompassing 5,370+ Acres
International Drive Visitors
5.3 Million overnight visitation annually.
Average Room Occupancy
| 2010 | 65.45% |
| 2009 | 60.79% |
| 2008 | 67.49% |
| 2007 | 69.62% |
Source Visit Orlando
Employment
Employs 32,000 people
Major Shopping
Three distinct shopping anchors:
• North end of I-Drive: Orlando Premium Outlets – International Drive• Center of I-Drive: Pointe Orlando• South end of I-Drive: Orlando Premium Outlets – Vineland Ave
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.
Rosen College of Hospitality – University of Central Florida
The college is located in the largest learning laboratory in the world for hospitality and tourism, Orlando! Students come from around the world--to study with, and work beside, an internationally recognized faculty and tourism executives in facilities that are state-of-the-art. The Rosen College is setting new standards of excellence for the industry.
Orange County Convention Center
As the second largest convention center in the country, 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 200-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
Three covered loading docks/173 truck bays
Surrounded by 113,000 hotel rooms
Total Convention Center Attendance
| Year Ending | Attendance |
Number of Events |
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2010 |
1,177,250 |
200 |
| 2009 | 1,076,480 |
216 |
| 2008 | 1,308,003 |
230 |
| 2007 | 1,450,484 |
255 |
Source Orange County Convention Center
Air Transportation
The Resort area is serviced by two international airports:
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2009 |
2010 |
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Orlando International Airport |
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Domestic |
30,715,729 |
31,632,100 |
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International |
2,977,920 |
3,245,799 |
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Source
Orlando International Airport |
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Orlando Sanford Airport |
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| Domestic |
1,246,699 |
Not available |
| International |
455,713 |
Not available |
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Source Orlando Sanford Airport |
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Surrounding Area
International Drive also is supported by local visitation. The Orlando, Florida metropolitan area has a population of 2,082,628 and it is the 27th largest metropolitan area in the United States, the 5th largest metropolitan area in the Southeastern United States, and the 3rd largest metro area in Florida. The city-proper population is 235,860 making Orlando the 80th largest city in the United States. It is Florida's fifth largest city by population.
Source Wikipedia
