
Tropical Luxury for ICMG Networking...
The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
1500 Masters Boulevard, ChampionsGate, Florida 33896
Website: www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/OrlandoChampionsGate.aspx
Phone: 407-390-6664
This spectacular four-diamond resort is one of the nation's premier golf, meeting and leisure retreats. Streets lined with palm trees lead to this Mediterranean-inspired hotel flanked by two meticulously manicured 18-hole championship golf courses. The two-story marble-floored lobby provides a superb view of the outdoor courtyard fountain, lap pool, gardens, and golf courses. A $3-million art collection is displayed throughout the hotel. In addition to walk-out golf, guests may choose to relax in our European-style spa, dine in one of five restaurants and enjoy 15 acres of pools and recreation activities including the 850 foot lazy river. For more information about the resort, visit its website at www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/OrlandoChampionsGate.aspx.
Shuttle transportation is provided to all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Downtown Disney Pleasure Island, located about five miles away. The resort is just 25 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, and 20 minutes from Universal Studios and SeaWorld.
ChampionsGate's National Course, site of this year's ICMG Golf Tournament, provides a challenging round of golf with traditional American-style design. Hole By Hole Tour of the National Course
Reservations
ICMG's special discounted rate for the meeting week is $245 per night single/double, plus $10 resort fee which includes health club, in-room coffee, high speed internet in guestrooms, and more. Staying onsite is important for the extra networking and time to connect with other attendees, so make your reservations early! Extend your stay for up to three days before and after the meeting at the same rate (based on availability). Room Block Deadline: 5pm on January 7, 2009.
For reservations call 407-390-6664, ask for In-House Reservations and mention ICMG - OR - go to www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/OrlandoChampionsGate/MeetingFacilities/InterCompanyMarketingGroup1.aspx.
Getting There
Directions From Orlando International Airport - 25 minutes without traffic/32 miles: Take South exit to 417 South. Take 417 South and follow the signs to I-4 West. Take I-4 West 3 miles past Disney exits to exit 58. Take exit 58 and bear right to the ChampionsGate main entrance.
Transportation from Orlando International Airport (prices subject to change):
- Mears Transportation Round Trip Shuttle Service: $16 one way per person (usually includes additional stops, has scheduled departure times from the airport - be prepared for this service to take up to 60-90 minutes). Call Mears Onsite Desk at 407-238-6506 or visit www.mearstransportation.com.
- Taxi Service: Approximately $65 one way
- Town Car Service: Approximately $75 one way
Directions from the South - via Florida Turnpike North: Follow Florida Turnpike North to exit 249, Osceola Parkway, and turn left. Follow Osceola Parkway to the Greenway (417). Take the 417 South and follow the signs to I-4 West. Take I-4 West to exit 58. Once you exit, make a right onto ChampionsGate Blvd. At the 2nd stop light turn right onto Masters Blvd. Hotel is on the left.
Directions from the East - via I-4 West: Follow I-4 West. Take exit 58. Bear right off the ramp. Pass through the gates of ChampionsGate. At the 2nd stop light, turn right onto Masters Blvd. Hotel is on the left.
Directions from the West - via I-4 East: Follow I-4 East to exit 58. Turn left off ramp. Enter Championsgate gates. At 2nd stop light turn, right onto Masters Blvd. Hotel is on the left.