The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has named Orlando as the site of its 2013 Annual Meeting, it announced yesterday.
"We are extremely excited to work with Orlando for this future meeting," PCMA President and CEO Deborah Sexton said in a statement. "Orlando put together a terrific package and so much has happened in Orlando since PCMA was last there. It's certainly time to return and see the convention center expansion, the new hotel development and all of the great things Orlando has grown to offer. It's clear that Orlando is very serious about winning our members' business and the opportunity for everyone to see the latest is great."
The PCMA Annual Meeting—which hasn't taken place in Orlando since 1999—will take place Jan. 13-16, 2013, at the Orange County Convention Center.
"Orlando is thrilled to welcome this prestigious industry event back to our great destination," said Gary Sain, president and CEO of the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau. "PCMA has a long-standing reputation for and commitment to providing new ways to stimulate creative thinking for the industry and with Orlando's creative heritage, there's no better location for inspiration, imagination and innovation. Holding the PCMA 2013 Annual Meeting in Orlando is a win-win for everyone and certainly an honor for us."
Each year, the PCMA Annual Meeting attracts more than 3,000 attendees. According to PCMA, the meeting's economic impact "is traditionally felt for years in the host city, as PCMA members often return to host cities for their future meetings."
For more information about PCMA and the PCMA Annual Meeting, visit www.pcma.org.