Earth’s Largest Marriott Welcomes Nation’s Largest Pillar-Free Resort Ballroom With Formal Dedication

[Orlando, FL, November, 2007] – The earth’s largest Marriott, the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center showcased the new 105,000 square-foot Cypress Ballroom, which is five times the size of the White House during dedication ceremonies held Saturday, October 27, 2007.

This latest addition to this Orlando, Florida convention center hotel substantially increases this premier meeting destination’s event space, affording planners 450,000 square feet of flexible event space almost entirely on one level and all under one roof.

“The Cypress Ballroom is impressive in its design, functionality, technology and décor,” stated Director of Sales and Marketing, Tim Pyne. “The largest pillar-free resort ballroom in the nation is simply something you have to see to believe!”

Larger than a football field and with a volume of 1.8 billion golf balls, the new Cypress Ballroom can seat as many as 9,000 attendees in rounds of 10, or 13,000 theatre-style. Together with the Palms Ballroom, it provides 150,000 square feet of contiguous, pillar-free carpeted meeting space and more than 50,000 square feet of convenient pre-function space. American Trucking Association, which hosted a ribbon-cutting event on October 21, became the first group to take advantage of the new Orlando convention center space.

The venue is complemented by an idyllic Florida luxury resort, offering 2,000 magnificently designed guest rooms and suites, 10 restaurants and lounges, 18-hole championship golf club, a full-service spa and fitness center, and a million-gallon pool complex which makes a perfect backdrop for varieties of outdoor functions under the Florida sun. The Orlando hotel is truly a world unto itself and is a fascinating destination for business or leisure guests alike.

Experience the greatness of the new Cypress Ballroom and book your next corporate event at the Orlando World Center today!

About Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center
Encounter true enchantment at this magnificent Orlando resort hotel nestled on over 200 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center. Enjoy a luxurious Florida golf and spa resort that includes 18 challenging holes of championship golf, a million gallons of refreshing fun in six swimming pools, award winning restaurants, and an exquisite spa experience. As the largest Marriott in the world, this impressive Florida conference resort features the utmost in comfort, convenience, and thoughtful amenities in each of the 2,000 hotel rooms and suites. Located less than two miles from Walt Disney World and minutes from SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Studios, and Discovery Cove, this Orlando luxury resort is where adventure and excitement become a part of an exhilarating vacation. It's all waiting for you at the World Center Marriott Resort, offering the convenience of an Orlando Hotel and the indulgence you would expect from a superior Orlando, Florida resort. For more information or to make a reservation, call 407-239-4200 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcowc-orlando-world-center-marriott-resort-and-convention-center/. To Plan a meeting and experience the new Cypress Ballroom, call 407-238-8888, or visit www.marriottworldcenter.com/cypressballroom.

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