Orlando, located in Orange County, Florida, serves as both a city and the county seat. Ranking as the third-most visited city in the U.S., following New York City and Miami, it welcomed over 2.9 million visitors in 2022. The Orlando International Airport holds the 13th spot among the busiest airports in the U.S. and the 29th globally. At the heart of Orlando’s appeal are its prominent tourist attractions: the Walt Disney World Resort, inaugurated by the Walt Disney Company in 1971, and the Universal Orlando Resort, established in 1990 as a significant expansion of Universal Studios Florida. These iconic sites contribute to Orlando’s popularity, located respectively 21 miles southwest of downtown in Bay Lake and within the city limits.

Beyond the enchanting theme parks, Downtown Orlando serves as the hub for major cultural institutions like the Orlando Museum of Art and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Additionally, the city boasts a vibrant nightlife with renowned bars, clubs, and entertainment venues. International Drive is home to attractions such as The Wheel at ICON Park. Recognized as a bustling center for conferences and conventions, Orlando hosts numerous events, making the Orange County Convention Center the second-largest facility of its kind in the United States.