2026–2027 Trade Shows & Conventions Near JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes (Orlando)

Compression calendar and transfer times between JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes and Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare).

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2026–2027 Trade Shows & Conventions in Orlando

Primary Convention Campus: Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare).

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JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary

Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation

998 Total Keys · Up to 419 Peak Group Block Rooms

Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.

Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio

152,019 Sq. Ft. Total · 54 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms

Optimal for 599–3,123 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.

Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity

29,666 Sq. Ft. · 3,123 Theater · 2,197 Plated Banquet

Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 148 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.

Primary Convention Campus Connectivity

Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)

Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Orange County Convention Center (OCCC).

Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging

MCO (Orlando International Airport) · 11.4 mi (16 mins off-peak / 28–38 mins peak)

Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.

Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure

$279/nt Group Block vs. $479/nt Peak Rack · 12.5% Orange County Tourist & Sales Tax

Mandatory $42/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $272/room/night all-in).

Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums

$42,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 25% Service + 6.5% Tax (+33.1% Effective)

Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.

Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection

80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit

Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.