Trinity Investments has agreed to sell the 409-acre Grande Lakes Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida to Ryman Hospitality Partners for $1.38 billion. The resort includes a 582-key Ritz-Carlton and a 1,010-key JW Marriott, with the deal expected to close in Q3 and described as the 'largest non-gaming U.S. resort transaction on record.' This is Trinity's third disposition in 15 months.
SAP Concur and TripIt provide a guide for travelers attending conferences in Orlando or on bleisure trips. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is one of the top-15 busiest U.S. airports, with one main terminal and four airside concourses. Orlando is the world's largest rental car market, with major agencies on-airport and off-airport options via complimentary shuttle. Public transit includes SunRail commuter rail and LYNX bus, with a single ride at $2.00 and an all-day pass at $4.50. Recommended accommodations include Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa near the Orange County Convention Center, Marriott Orlando Downtown, and Hyatt Regency inside MCO.
SAP Concur's annual Fusion 2020 conference will be held March 9-12, 2020, in Orlando, Florida. The four-day event includes keynotes, educational sessions, and product training. SAP Concur is seeking customer and partner speakers to share best practices and use cases. Session formats include presentations, panel discussions, micro forums, and campfire chats. Nominations are due by January 10, 2020, and speakers will be selected by January 27, 2020.