The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced a true win-win-win for PCMA meetings industry education, the Golf Industry Show (GIS), the Orange County Convention Center and the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
PCMA has officially closed its second Convention Center Auction.
The auction is designed to raise money to fund high level meetings industry education while simultaneously offering visible destination exposure and benefitting a lucky organization by offering a top destination for hosting their meeting at a unparalleled value rate.
"This opportunity clearly demonstrates the value of belonging to PCMA and the high-quality benefits its members receive," Golf Industry Show partners said.
"We benefit as show organizers because we are able to save dollars and offer our members added services. PCMA benefits because it can take the auction proceeds to continue to fund programs and services that benefit the meetings and convention industry."
"We are also appreciative of the Orange County Convention Center for stepping forward to offer this package as part of the auction. The convention center and the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau have been superb partners in hosting the Golf Industry Show. This is truly a win-win-win."
The PCMA Convention Center Auction offered an incredible Orlando package consisting of:
- Up to five hundred thousand square feet of exhibit space and a proportionate amount of meeting space for up to 10 days
- 20% discount on room rates at the neighboring Peabody Orlando, Hilton Orlando Convention Center, Rosen Centre, Rosen Plaza Hotel and Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
- Special programs from Orange County Convention Center's on-site attraction partners Walt Disney World® Resort, SeaWorld® Orlando and Universal Orlando® Resort valued at $30,000
- 20% discount from Orange County Convention Center on-site service partners including: Centerplate Catering; B.A.G.S. Premium Skycap and Valet; Scootaround Mobility Services; iStreamPlanet Webcasting; Cosby's Corporate Massage; and OCCC's Electric and Rigging Services
- Additional offers from on-site service partners include a 50% discount on black and white copies from FedEx Kinko's Business Center and a 30% discount to show management from Smart City Networks and LMG Audio Visual Services
Jessie Allen, General Manager, Orange County Convention Center shared, "we are very pleased that the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) on behalf of the Golf Industry Show successfully bid on the PCMA Orlando Convention Center Auction package and will be bringing their tradeshow to the Orange County Convention Center in 2014."
"This prestigious event is expected to infuse $38M - $40M of economic impact into the Orlando area during their visit. We look forward to continuing a great relationship."
The first PCMA Convention Center Auction was provided by the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. and was won by the American Society for Microbiology.
Deborah Sexton, PCMA President and CEO added, "PCMA has several destinations and convention centers interested in continuing this promotion serving the meetings industry in 2010. It's sure to be another hit!"
For more information, visit PCMA
Image: Orange County Convention Center
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