16 Dec 2025
Experience Kissimmee announces a brand-new destination meeting incentive, the Kissimmee Meeting Impact Incentive, starting Jan. 1, 2026. Plan smarter, spend wiser, and leave a lasting mark. The Kissimmee Meeting Impact Incentive combines financial rewards with sustainability contributions and marketing support, so every meeting delivers more. Key benefits include:
- Cash back
- Sustainability initiative through Trees4Travel
- Complimentary promotional support and resources
All it takes is one easy step – contact the Experience Kissimmee Meeting Sales & Services Team at meet@experiencekissimmee.com or copy us in Cvent at the time of sourcing. Our team will review your RFP to let you know if your meeting qualifies.
Over the past year, we've celebrated exciting achievements! We welcomed a new team member, showcased Kissimmee as a premier host destination and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) sponsor at major industry events, and proudly received several prestigious awards. Here are some of the highlights:
- Welcomed Desne Van Meter, our newest Meeting Sales & Services manager. Her role is dedicated to working with meeting planners on the West Coast, in Texas, and Experience Kissimmee's single point of contact for HPN Global
- Ranked #19 Cvent Top 50 North America Meeting Destination
- Selected as Smart Meetings Platinum Choice Award Winner
- Awarded Destinations International Destination Marketing Accredited Organization with Distinction
- Hosted Prevue Meet Well Summit at The Inn at Celebration (https://www.experiencekissimmee.com/meetings/video)
- Rolled out first Kissimmee Connect Video Series (video) with Soliman Productions, featuring unique aspects of the destination through the lens of some of Experience Kissimmee's destination experts in planning and events. (https://www.experiencekissimmee.com/meetings/video)
- Sponsored six CSR activations, providing engaging networking opportunities with a giveback component to showcase the big, bold heart of Florida, supporting local non-profits.
We recently welcomed 2 new hotels to Kissimmee, providing more options for groups that do not require meeting space:
And Kissimmee is known as the Vacation Capital of the World. For meetings and events, these are not your average vacation home. Think 5- to 15-bedroom luxury homes built with entertaining and hospitality in mind. For example, Top Tier at Reunion is one of our partner management companies with services tailored to corporate groups and spaces that inspire collaboration.
For more updates on what's coming to Kissimmee, https://www.experiencekissimmee.com/press/press-releases/whats-next-accommodations-kissimmee
For a list of all meeting hotels in Kissimmee, visit our website or contact our team – meet@experiencekissimmee.com
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Experience Kissimmee, in partnership with Atlas Obscura, has launched the Latin Culinary Trail Opens in new window , a new immersive experience celebrating Osceola County's rich Hispanic and Latino food culture. The trail features 20 handpicked restaurants, cafés, and food trucks—each highlighting the stories, flavors, and traditions that shape the region's vibrant culinary landscape. With many more spots to come in the Summer of 2026!
From family-owned favorites like El Cilantrillo and La Mexicana Restaurant to community staples such as Food Trucks Heaven and Susana's Café, the trail offers visitors a delicious way to explore Kissimmee's cultural diversity. This collaboration also includes digital storytelling elements such as videos, podcasts and recipes, inviting travelers to experience the heart of Kissimmee through its food and the people who make it unforgettable.
Central Florida is a hot spot for things to do – that's part of the attraction of meeting in Kissimmee, where you can weave amazing attractions and experiences into your meeting or event, and invite participants to register early and extend their stays. From new theme parks and group offerings to enhanced services, our destination consultants can connect you with group options that align with your event goals.
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Universal's Epic Universe -opened in May 2025! Epic became the fourth and most ambitious theme park at Universal Orlando Resort, offering guests an unprecedented level of immersion and innovation. Central Florida's newest park will transport visitors through five uniquely themed worlds and now offers event options. Contact our team to learn more for groups of 20-500.
- Have the best day at work ever! From small group outings to 6,000+ people, hosting a corporate event at Fun Spot America. means customizable indoor & outdoor spaces, with food & beverage options ranging from carnival fare to elevated buffets. Ask about their new corporate packages.
- With so much happening and seasonal updates, be sure to follow us on social media and check out our Festivals & Events page for upcoming events in Kissimmee – and always connect with our team to help bring it all together for your Kissimmee event.
Take advantage of Central Florida attractions outside the meetings, too! Kissimmee Guest Services, the official ticketing partner of Experience Kissimmee, provides custom landing pages for your conference attendees to purchase discounted attraction tickets, including exclusive convention tickets, that may be purchased for themselves and traveling companions. What better reason to extend their stay and maximize your room block! Connect with our team to request a ticket link for your next meeting
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About Experience Kissimmee:
Experience Kissimmee is the official CVB and DMO for Osceola County, serving as a strategic resource for meeting and event planners. The dedicated Meeting Sales & Services team partners with event professionals from initial planning through execution, offering expert sourcing support, promotional tools, and access to over 1,000 trusted local partners. With more than 25,000 hotel rooms and over one million square feet of meeting space, the organization helps bring bold event visions to life. Every successful event contributes to its mission—driving visitation and creating economic opportunity for our community.
