Combining Decor With A Venue’s Natural Beauty
In early 2010, one of Florida Coast to Coast’s existing clients made a tough request: out-do a very successful 2009 event. Further complicating this request was the requirement to combine the theme of the meeting with a venue with existing decor.
The event venue was a unique location with natural beauty and decor. By designing an event around the beauty of the venue, Florida Coast to Coast was able to create the perfect atmosphere for the event while meeting all established requirements and objectives.
The following decor was used for this event:
- Fire dazzle linens
- Mahogany chiavari chairs
- Capiz shell walls and mahogany shutters for perimeter decor
- Rattan furniture groupings
- Lighting and florals
The below photographs show the beautiful event venue along with the decor provided by Florida Coast to Coast.
One Group… Five Awards Dinners… No Problem
Florida Coast to Coast recently had the pleasure of producing five differently-themed Awards Dinners for a large sales meeting… in one evening! The attendees of the meeting split into five smaller groups of approximately 150 guests each. Each group had a separate ballroom at the Hilton Orlando property, and each group had their own ideas on how to celebrate the evening.
Producing five separate themed dinners at the same time involves significant planning and preparation from the design phase through the setup phase. By coordinating with the Hilton staff and our numerous vendors, Florida Coast to Coast pulled off the events smoothly and efficiently.
Florida Coast to Coast is your perfect Orlando resource for themed events of any budget!
The below images showcase some of the various decor packages that were utilized for the different Awards Dinners on this evening:
The above table setup was used for an "Elegant Awards" evening
The Mardi Gras themed decor provided instant fun with a very reasonable budget
The gold and black table setup was used in conjunction with a "Regis & Kelly" Themed Dinner
Florida Coast to Coast: A Hit at the New Hilton Orlando
The new Hilton Orlando located adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center is quickly becoming a popular property for Corporate groups coming to Central Florida. Florida Coast to Coast had the opportunity recently to get a feel for the logistical considerations associated with the property. In doing so, we caught the attention of not only our client, but also the hotel management for the efficient manner in which we handled transportation arrangements.
The following photos illustrate the excitement of activity day for a group of 800 attendees participating in numerous off-site activities:
Positioning the vehicles
Group Entrance at the Hilton Orlando
Guests ready for private golfing lessons at one of Orlando's finest courses!
Orlando’s “Coaster War” Heats Up!
Orlando area theme parks have moved forward with new attractions, specifically new thrill rides, despite a weak economy. Universal Studios and SeaWorld Adventure Park both have new roller coasters that have already opened or are close to opening in 2009.
Ride The Manta at SeaWorld Adventure Park
With Manta opening, SeaWorld now has two high speed roller coasters for those looking for some thrills in addition to SeaWorld’s well known wild life attractions. Manta also has a beautiful new aquarium for those waiting in line as well as for people not interested in riding the rollar coaster.
Gliding, swooping and diving up to nearly 60 mph, through four inversions on 3,359 feet of track, riders will feel as if they are a ray, taking flight effortlessly from sky to sea — so close at times that the Manta’s wings skim the waves.
“This ride is uniquely SeaWorld,” said Dan Brown, Vice President and General Manager of SeaWorld Orlando. “SeaWorld is famous for connecting guests with the sea and its amazing creatures, and Manta does this in a way that has never been done before, creating a true sense of oneness between human and animal.
“The sensation of Manta also will be like none other in the world – guests will be inspired by the grace and power of live rays, then feel as if they, themselves, are gliding through air and water,” said Joseph Couceiro, Chief Marketing Officer for SeaWorld’s parent company, Busch Entertainment Corporation. “No one but SeaWorld can unite thrills and ocean animals into such a unique experience.”
The 4-acre, 140-ft tall attraction will be located inside the main entrance to SeaWorld, and become an icon in the park with its unique design. Towering over SeaWorld’s 200-acres, the manta-themed coaster – cloaked in hues of dark purple, ultramarine blue, and cobalt – will lure guests into the world of the mysterious ray.
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Roller Coaster at Universal Studios Orlando
Opening in the second half of 2009 is Universal Studio’s brand new roller coaster, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Roller Coaster! 
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is a high-speed rush of first-ever maneuvers, hit music and specially created take-home videos starring each rider. These experiences have never been brought together on a coaster before – and rely on extreme technologies being used in entirely new ways.
“This is where high-speed coaster meets outdoor mega-concert meets user-generated content – all shot on production-quality video,” said Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Creative. “No one has ever created such a sophisticated ride experience. And no one has ever used technology the way we have to pull it all together.”
The ride vehicle is a high-performance hot rod that features a revolutionary new restraint system designed to put riders closer to the experience than ever. They pick their own music using industrial-grade touchpads that operate with the sophistication of an iPod. Songs from five genres of music will be pumped through individual sound systems that rely on all-weather speakers typically reserved for high-performance sports boats. And the network of cameras that will create the guest videos are used on high-speed trains and engineered to work in the toughest conditions.
Special Event Options
There are multiple event options at both SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Studios Orlando to incorporate these new thrill rides in your next special off-site event. Give Florida Coast to Coast a call to determine what the best fit would be for your group.
The Role of Technology in Destination Management
While others are cutting back due to a tough economy, Florida Coast to Coast is moving forward, investing in new technologies to improve our capabilities. Our approach has always been on our performance and our strategy has always been capabilities-focused.
Seamless Information Flow
The accurate flow of information from our clients to us, and ultimately to our suppliers and vendors is critical to the execution of our programs. Whether it be a manifest of 2500 arriving attendees or dietary information for 1000 Dine-Around participants, this information must be processed accurately and efficiently.
Our management approach requires us to take painstaking efforts to ensure quality and accurate information. Because of this, we have invested heavily in cutting edge systems to our information is accurate and the right people receive the information immediately.
New Capabilities
While we continue to invest in our internal capabilities and efficiencies, we continue to move closer to new capabilities for our clients. In the works are several innovative systems that will enable Florida Coast to Coast to collaborate and interact with our clients in ways unique to the destination management industry.
Florida Coast to Coast is committed to being a leader in re-defining destination management through the use of technology.