Area Stats
Information at a Glance
- 7 of the World’s Greatest Theme Parks . . . SeaWorld®, Discovery Cove®, Aquatica, SeaWorld's Water Park®, Universal Studios®, Islands of Adventure®, Universal's Volcano Bay™, and Epic Universe™!
- Plus 55+ Additional Thrilling Attractions!
- 140+ Hotels and Resorts!
- 4 Entertainment Complexes!
- 60+ 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 $19.2 billion in Gross Taxable Value on the 2025 tax roll, according to the Orange County Property Appraiser's report.
- Encompassing 8,512 Acres
International Drive Visitors
16.2 million overnight & day visitors in 2025.
Average Room Occupancy
| 2025 | 73.6% |
| 2024 | 75.5% |
| 2023 | 73.5% |
| 2022 | 74.4% |
| 2021 | 51.5% |
| 2020 | 38.2% |
| 2019 | 78.7% |
| 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% |
Employment
Employs 110,000+ people as of 2024.
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 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 has 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 |
| 2025 | 1,900,000 | 184 |
| 2024 | 1,752,090 | 189 |
| 2023 | 1,500,000 | 172 |
| 2022 | 1,400,000 | 159 |
| 2021 | 734,619 | 119 |
| 2020 | 660,000 | 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 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 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 | 50,711,640 | 49,404,878 | 57,675,573 |
| 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 | 7,024,086 | 7,853,626 | 8,454,834 |
| 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 | 1,545,041 | 2,383,486 | 2,712,976 | 2,811,062 | 2,812,869 | 3,154,822 |
| International |
299,508 |
247,251 |
303,375 |
296,083 |
244,275 | 230,152 | 10,976 | 12,622 | 88,502 | 88,502 | 64,657 | 11,595 |
| Source: Orlando Sanford Airport |
Surrounding Area
International Drive also benefits from 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