Ortiz&Co., had a fantastic time attending the Visit Orlando Travel & Tourism Event, celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week alongside industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
From the electrifying kickoff with Cassandra Matej and the Blue Man Group, to cutting-edge insights from AI expert Mitch Mitchem (hello, hashtagBYOAI 👋), the event struck the perfect balance between celebrating the past and shaping the future of tourism.
📍 Highlights that stood out to us:
• A bold vision for the Orange County Convention Center, projecting $4.7B in economic impact.
• 75.3 million visitors in 2024 — a new record!
• AI’s rising influence across generations, transforming how we travel, market, and connect.
• Honoring legends like David Siegel and Geraldine Thompson, whose legacies remind us that tourism is about people, stories, and place.
We were especially inspired by the energy surrounding Universal’s Epic Universe and the call for collaboration across tech, hospitality, and community impact.
👏 Kudos to Visit Orlando, Sibis Productions, Sodexo Live, and the 30+ partners who made this event a powerful showcase.
Here’s to building the next chapter of travel—with heart, innovation, and community at the center.
