{"id":264018,"date":"2023-12-20T12:28:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T14:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-orlandos-premier-downtown-sports-and-entertainment-destination-to-be-renamed-kia-center\/"},"modified":"2023-12-20T23:40:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T03:40:02","slug":"el-principal-destino-de-deportes-y-entretenimiento-del-centro-de-orlando-pasara-a-ser-nombrado-kia-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/el-principal-destino-de-deportes-y-entretenimiento-del-centro-de-orlando-pasara-a-ser-nombrado-kia-center\/","title":{"rendered":"ORLANDO&#8217;S PREMIER DOWNTOWN SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION TO BE RENAMED KIA CENTER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">ORLANDO, Fla.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 20, 2023<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/&#8211; <span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando&#8217;s<\/span> premier downtown sports and entertainment destination \u2013 and home of the National Basketball Association&#8217;s Orlando Magic \u2013 will be renamed the Kia Center.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg1c53left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg1c53left\" title=\"ORLANDO\u2019S PREMIER DOWNTOWN SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION TO BE RENAMED KIA CENTER\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2305503\/Kia_America_KIA_CENTER.jpg\" alt=\"ORLANDO\u2019S PREMIER DOWNTOWN SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION TO BE RENAMED KIA CENTER\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Starting <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 20, 2023<\/span>, the Amway Center will take on the new name. <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America&#8217;s<\/span> partnership will include new indoor and outdoor signage, the installations of EV charging stations, Kia vehicle displays and the Kia Terrace, a hospitality lounge for the enjoyment of automotive enthusiasts and sports and music fans.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Orlando Magic and <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span> have been proud partners for several years and we share in the excitement of Kia&#8217;s success and growth,&#8221; said Magic CEO <span class=\"xn-person\">Alex Martins<\/span>. &#8220;We look forward to our expanded partnership which allows\u00a0Kia to drive its brand forward and deliver a direct, impactful message to our fan base and beyond using the power of the NBA. Kia also becomes a &#8216;Champion of the Community&#8217; partner and we look forward to working together to positively impact the <span class=\"xn-org\">Central Florida community<\/span>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The naming of the Kia Center is another example of the strength of our partnership and provides us a year-round sports and entertainment platform for our fans,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Sean Yoon<\/span>, President and CEO, <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span>. &#8220;This facility is a spectacular asset for those who call <span class=\"xn-location\">Central Florida<\/span> home and for those who visit this global tourist destination. Coupled with our naming rights of the Kia Forum in <span class=\"xn-location\">California<\/span>, we now stretch from coast to coast.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>______________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><b><i>What You Should Know:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b><i><span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando&#8217;s<\/span> premier downtown sports and entertainment destination has been renamed the Kia Center. <\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Kia is the official automotive partner of the National Basketball Association &amp; Orlando Magic.<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><i>The Kia Center naming rights announcement in <span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando<\/span> coincides with the historic launch of the automotive industry&#8217;s first mainstream 3-row, all-electric SUV \u2013 the Kia EV9. <\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Kia becomes an Orlando Magic &#8220;Champion of the Community&#8221; partner and will partner on impactful <span class=\"xn-org\">Central Florida community<\/span> relations programming.<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><i>The Kia Center in <span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando<\/span> complements the Kia Forum in <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span>, stretching Kia&#8217;s association with first-class entertainment from coast-to-coast.<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>______________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Like the renaming of the Kia Center in <span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando<\/span>, the renaming of the Kia Forum in <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span> in April of 2022 was a transformational step for Kia in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> and an important part of the North American debut of its multiple award-winning electric utility vehicle, the EV6, as part of the company&#8217;s ambitious Plan S, or Plan Shift, strategy. Plan S is designed to help transform Kia into a sustainable mobility provider including new and exciting personal and business transportation solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Kia&#8217;s southeast operation includes dealerships in <span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Miami<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Tampa<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Jacksonville<\/span>. <span class=\"xn-location\">Central Florida<\/span> has 11 dealerships and is the fastest growing Kia market in the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Kia is recognized as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023 and was named the Most Dependable Mass Market Brand for three years in a row by J.D. Power. Kia offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles sold through a network of over 775 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.<\/p>\n<p>Since opening in 2010, <span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando&#8217;s<\/span> downtown arena has become the community&#8217;s gathering place and has earned numerous awards, including being named <i>SportsBusiness Journal&#8217;s<\/i> 2012 Sports Facility of the Year; the International Association of Venue Managers&#8217; Venue Excellence Award, which is bestowed upon facilities that excel in the management and operation of public assembly venues; and <i>TheStadiumBusiness Awards<\/i>&#8216; Customer Experience Award. In addition, the facility was recently voted by fans as the no. 1 venue in the NBA for its game experience.<\/p>\n<p>The NBA is a global sports and media business with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. The league has established a major international presence with games and programming in 214 countries and territories in 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of this past season featured 120 international players from 40 countries. NBA Digital&#8217;s assets include NBATV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 2.1 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms.<\/p>\n<p><b><i><u>ABOUT KIA CENTER<br \/><\/u><\/i><\/b>Kia Center, owned and operated by the <span class=\"xn-location\">City of Orlando<\/span> on behalf of the <span class=\"xn-org\">Central Florida community<\/span>, hosts major national events, concerts and family shows since its opening in the Fall 2010. The Orlando Magic served as the developer and the facility was designed to reflect the character of the community, meet the goals of the users and build on the legacy of sports and entertainment in <span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando<\/span>. The building&#8217;s exterior features a modern blend of glass and metal materials, along with ever-changing graphics via a monumental wall along one facade. A 180-foot tall tower serves as a beacon amid the downtown skyline. The 875,000 square foot, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold-certified building features a sustainable, environmentally-friendly design and unmatched technology, including 1,100 digital monitors, the tallest high-definition video board in an NBA venue and multiple premium amenities available to all patrons in the building. Kia Center was recently honored with the International Association of Venue Managers&#8217; 2017 Venue Excellence Award, which is bestowed upon facilities that excel in the management and operation of public assembly venues. Kia Center was the only arena to garner this distinction. Additionally, the arena has earned numerous awards, which most notably includes TheStadiumBusiness Awards&#8217; 2013 Customer Experience Award and was named SportsBusiness Journal&#8217;s 2012 Sports Facility of the Year. For more information about the Kia Center, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4055274-1&amp;h=2668107465&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fkiacenter.com%2F&amp;a=KiaCenter.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">KiaCenter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><i><u>ABOUT <span class=\"xn-person\">KIA AMERICA<\/span><br \/><\/u><\/i><\/b>Headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Irvine, California<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span> continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the &#8220;Official Automotive Partner&#8221; of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles sold through a network of over 775 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.<\/p>\n<p>*The Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> from U.S. and globally sourced parts.<\/p>\n<p><b><i><u>ABOUT THE <span class=\"xn-location\">ORLANDO<\/span> MAGIC<br \/><\/u><\/i><\/b><span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando&#8217;s<\/span> NBA franchise since 1989, the Magic&#8217;s mission is to be world champions on and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step of the way. Under the DeVos family&#8217;s ownership, the Magic have seen great success in a relatively short history, winning six division championships (1995, 1996, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2019) with seven 50-plus win seasons and capturing the Eastern Conference title in 1995 and 2009. Off the court, on an annual basis, the Orlando Magic gives more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$2 million<\/span> to the local community by way of sponsorships of events, donated tickets, autographed merchandise and grants. Orlando Magic community relations programs impact an estimated 100,000 kids each year, while a Magic staff-wide initiative provides more than 7,000 volunteer hours annually. In addition, the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) which serves at-risk youth, has distributed more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$29 million<\/span> to local nonprofit community organizations over the last 34 years. The Magic&#8217;s other entities include the team&#8217;s NBA G League affiliate, the Osceola Magic, 2021 G League champions; the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL, which serves as the affiliate to the NHL&#8217;s Tampa Bay Lightning; and Magic Gaming of the NBA <span class=\"xn-money\">2K<\/span> League. The Magic play their home games at the award-winning Kia Center \u2013 voted by fans no. 1 in the NBA for game experience; honored with <i>TheStadiumBusiness<\/i> Awards&#8217; Customer Experience Award; named <i>SportsBusiness Journal&#8217;s<\/i> Sports Facility of the Year; and awarded the Venue Excellence Award (VEA) by the International Association of Venue Managers. For ticket information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4055274-1&amp;h=3865798645&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__http%3A%2Fwww.orlandomagic.com__%253B!!PMETyfE!N3TO7nA9b9jlZ3LAo1wi7lbrok4JZbqyNxD2XNrn2b_wTNzpK9F7Un9PZm1qmFbz-FFccbjMCybo5CI40XEWSQ%24&amp;a=OrlandoMagic.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">OrlandoMagic.com<\/a>\u00a0or call 407-89-MAGIC.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgdf78left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgdf78left\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1442697\/Kia_New_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4055274-1&amp;h=3452563758&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2305503%2FKia_America_KIA_CENTER.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2305503%2FKia_America_KIA_CENTER.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2305503\/Kia_America_KIA_CENTER.jpg<\/a><br \/>Logo &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4055274-1&amp;h=1789786363&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1442697%2FKia_New_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1442697%2FKia_New_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1442697\/Kia_New_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">ORLANDO, Fla.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 20, 2023<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/&#8211; <span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando&#8217;s<\/span> premier downtown sports and entertainment destination \u2013 and home of the National Basketball Association&#8217;s Orlando Magic \u2013 will be renamed the Kia Center.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg1c53left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%;text-align: left\">&lt;img id=&quot;prnejpg1c53left&quot; title=&quot;ORLANDO\u2019S PREMIER DOWNTOWN SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION TO BE RENAMED KIA CENTER&quot;&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":264019,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-264018","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-automotriz"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/264018","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=264018"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/264018\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":264021,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/264018\/revisions\/264021"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/264019"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=264018"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=264018"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=264018"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}