DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS
New Downtown Headquarters for Travel + Leisure Co.
Travel + Leisure Co. opens its new downtown headquarters at 501 W. Church St. on December 16, relocating over 900 employees to the five-story building. Remodeled by Interstruct Design + Build, the wellness-focused workspace features collaborative amenities designed to strengthen the company's community presence and enrich employee engagement in downtown Orlando. The company plans to add more than 100 high-wage positions as part of its commitment to planting long-term roots in the urban core. Learn more about the relocation here.
TLC Engineering Solutions Expands with Walsh Consulting Group Acquisition
TLC Engineering Solutions has acquired Walsh Consulting Group, adding specialized medical equipment planning capabilities to its national healthcare practice. The integration brings over three decades of expertise in medical equipment planning, budgeting, procurement, and activation to TLC's portfolio, creating a new service line that strengthens end-to-end project delivery for healthcare environments. The expansion enhances TLC's ability to deliver fully integrated design solutions focused on improved coordination, efficiency, and long-term performance. Click here to learn more.
Orlando Bids for 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup with Two Venues
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission announced that both Camping World Stadium and Inter&Co Stadium have been included in the official U.S. Soccer bid book for the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup. Camping World Stadium brings decades of major event experience and a $400 million renovation underway, while Inter&Co Stadium serves as home to the 2024 NWSL Champion Orlando Pride and maintains an undefeated record for U.S. national team matches. FIFA will announce the tournament host following its Congress on April 30, 2026. Read more about the bids here.
Orlando Magic Golf Tournament Raises $225K for Youth Programs
The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation's 35th annual OMYF Open drew 240 participants to Reunion Resort, raising $225,000 for at-risk children in Central Florida. The sold-out golf tournament featured an exclusive Magic golf shop, happy hour, and appearances by Magic talent and celebrities. The fundraiser continues the organization's 35-year legacy of community support, with the OMYF distributing $1.6 million this season to youth-focused programs in education, housing, arts, health, and wellness. Click here for more.
DTO EVENTS
Good Salt Restaurants Offer Holiday Meal Preorders
Skip the holiday cooking stress with festive meal preorders from Sparrow and Reyes Mezcaleria! Sparrow features lamb crown roast, charcuterie boxes, French onion focaccia, and Sparrow Martinis for pickup December 23 from 5-7pm. Reyes offers porchetta, herb-crusted prime rib, tamales, and holiday conchas for pickup December 23 from 3-7pm. Preorder by December 18 to enjoy restaurant-quality holiday meals with family and friends. Order from Sparrow | Order from Reyes
Winter Art Camp: Palette of Possibilities
Orlando Museum of Art presents its Winter Art Camp from December 22 through January 5, offering children in grades 1-5 hands-on artistic exploration across seven themed days. Young artists will discover diverse mediums including watercolor, mixed media, and collage while learning from masters like Robert Rauschenberg and Faith Ringgold. Daily sessions run 9am-4pm, except a half-day December 31. Register today!
Free Holiday Movie Mondays
À La Cart presents its free Holiday Movie Monday Series every Monday at 7pm through December 22 in downtown Orlando. The lineup features Christmas classics including National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Dec 8), Home Alone (Dec 15), and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Dec 22). Guests can enjoy festive films paired with food from Red Panda Noodle, Eighty Twenty burgers and wings, and Phat Ash Bakes cookies alongside craft beer in the outdoor dining space. Visit À La Cart here.
Midnight on Magnolia Returns for New Year's Eve
The Downtown Arts District is hosting its second annual Midnight on Magnolia celebration on December 31 from 9pm to 1am at CityArts. The elevated New Year's Eve party features live art experiences, DJ John Willoughby, live music by Blacklist Babes in the FORDify the Arts Courtyard, stilt walkers, a midnight champagne toast, and gourmet bites by Johnny's Fillin' Station. General admission and VIP tickets with open bar options are available now. Secure your tickets here.
DOWNTOWN VOICES
The Downtown Orlando Partnership and Downtown Development Board's Downtown Voices series highlights must-do experiences in downtown Orlando, and this pairing delivers a perfect afternoon. Start with a Lake Eola Swan Boat ride, paddling among the iconic swans, then head to I Love Orlando Cafe's newly expanded indoor space for lunch. It's a classic combination showcasing the best of Lake Eola Park's charm and local dining.
