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Insider Info: 2024 Spirit Cheer Dance Grand Nationals & Cheer Nationals

11/27/2024

The Spirit Cheer Dance Grand Nationals & Cheer Nationals will return to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, again in 2024, bringing the most esteemed cheer and dance teams back to...

IAAPA Expo 2024 showcased the mounting excitement within Orlando’s attractions industry

11/27/2024

Despite an unexpectedly soft summer season, Orlando's attractions are ending the year on a high note. Both Disney and the Tourism Development Tax fund recently reported unexpectedly strong revenue, an...

Orlando moves up in Media Market rankings

11/27/2024

The Orlando City Baseball Dreamers ("Orlando Dreamers") announced that Orlando has passed Minneapolis-St. Paul in the U.S. media market rankings and is now the #15 market in the country with an estima...

Harris Rosen: Made 'convention dreams' come true

11/27/2024

As the most successful local hotel owner in central Florida, it’s no surprise Florida tourism icon Harris Rosen’s name is on the University of Central Florida’s School of Hospitality Management. He...

Businessman, philanthropist Harris Rosen passes away

11/27/2024

Harris Rosen, founder and president of the Rosen Hotels & Resorts and longtime philanthropist in Central Florida, passed away Monday at the age of 85, surrounded by family and friends, according to Fr...

Harris Rosen, Orlando hotel and philanthropic titan, passes

11/27/2024

Harris Rosen, who built Florida’s largest independent hotel chain and was one of Orlando’s preeminent philanthropists, died Monday, his business partner announced. He was 85.

IAAPA Expo 2024 Sets New Attendance Record, Concludes with Groundbreaking Insights and Announcements

11/25/2024

The educational conference offered over 140 sessions, providing attendees with critical insights, best practices, and thought-provoking information. During the Expo’s EDUSessions, participants were a...

IAAPA Expo 2024 sets new attendance record

11/25/2024

IAAPA Expo 2024 successfully wrapped up last week at the Orange County Convention Center, concluding a week that brought together 41,429 attendees and 37,066 verified attendees from across the globe. ...

Record week for IAAPA Expo

11/25/2024

The big IAAPA trade show closed its doors on Friday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, US, after a week that saw a footfall of 41,429 from around the world, setting a new reco...

IAAPA Expo reports record Orlando attendance, uptick in optimism

11/25/2024

More than 41,000 attendees made it to last week’s IAAPA Expo, a record number for the event, the Orlando-based International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions reports.

‘Will be plenty more jobs:’ Theme park industry poised for significant growth, IAAPA CEO says

11/25/2024

IAAPA is an international theme park and attractions trade show where those in the industry showcase new trends and brainstorm about the future of the industry. IAAPA, which stands for International A...

New programming enhances world’s largest professional outdoor Demo Day at the PGA Show, Jan. 21, 2025

11/25/2024

Thousands of PGA of America Golf Professionals will experience new event programming in health and wellness, club fitting and golf range operations while exclusively testing the latest equipment and t...

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News 13 | IAAPA at OCCC

News 13 | MEGACON 2025 at OCCC

News 13 | Orange County ESOL Pilot Program Expansion

WFTV 9 | OCCC Economic Impact

WFTV 9 | GSX Security Conference to discuss issues at 2024 conference

WFTV 9 | OCCC x OUC Charging Stations

News 13 | Orlando Boat Show Day 2

FOX35 | Orlando Boat Show Day 2

FOX35 | Orlando Boat Show Live - 2

FOX35 | Orlando Boat Show Live

WESH 2 | Orlando Boat Show at OCCC (Interview)

WFTV 9 | Central Florida Kids and Family Expo

WESH 2 | Central Florida Kids and Family Expo

WFTV 9 | Central Florida Kids and Family Expo at OCCC

News 13 | State of the County at OCCC

WESH 2 | State of the County at OCCC

WTFV 9 | A Gift for Teaching Backpack Event

FOX35 | David Martin visits NPE

News 13 | Sunshine Corridor Planning and Costs

FOX 35 | Lynx bus route with stops at OCCC

WESH 2 News | Orlando Boat Show Interview with General Manager

FOX 35 | AKA serving in Orlando and Convention at OCCC

News13 | February TDT Update and MEGACON Impact

FOX 35 | MegaCon Start Date

WESH 2 | Space Congress Convention

WESH 2 | SpaceCom 2024

NEWS 13 | MegaCon Preview

FOX 35 | PGA Show with David Martin

ABC7 | Assistant Security Supervisor Eric Ocasio featured for heroic actions

Golf Channel | PGA Show at OCCC

WKMG | Student Activity at VMX

WKMG | VMX Drone Show

WESH 2 | Florida Wedding Expo

NEWS 13 | MLK Event at OCCC

WESH 2 | MLK Event at OCCC

FOX 35 | MLK Event at OCCC

WESH 2 | Florida Wedding Expo Interview

FOX 35 | David Martin at Surf Expo 2024

WESH 2 | Orlando Home and Garden Show at OCCC

WESH 2 | OCCC Hosts Lockheed Martin Presentation to Help Veterans

FOX 35 | AKC National Championships 2023 with David Martin

WESH 2 | IAAPA 2023 Lights Up The Convention Center Floor

WKMG 6 | Theme Park Enthusiasts Gather for IAAPA 2023

WFTV 9 | Record-Breaking Drone Show at The OCCC

FOX35 | IAAPA with David Martin

WESH 2 | IAAPA Day 3

WESH 2 | IAAPA at OCCC

News 13 | IAAPA Drone Show

WKMG | IAAPA at OCCC

WFTV | IAAPA Set-up

News 13 | TDT improvements and increased attendance at OCCC

WFTV | TDT setting record revenue numbers in FY 2023

WESH 2 | Global Athletes Compete in Olympia Fitness Weekend 2023

WESH 2 | Cutting Edge Cars Displayed at the CFL Int. Auto Show 2023

WFTV 9 | Car Enthusiasts Take Off for CFL Int. Auto Show 2023

FOX 35 | CFL Intl. Auto Show 2023 - Good Day Orlando

News 13 | TDT Development Plan

News 6 | Tourism expected to increase to Pre-Pandemic levels

OCCC | Q4 Recap 2023

FOX 35 | Top Athletes Gather at The OCCC for 2023 Fencing Tournament

FOX 35 | Forward Motion for OCCC Expansion

FOX 35 | Phil Diamond on TDT Details for OCCC Expansion

NEWS 13 | OCCC Client Testimonial on Building Expansion

WFTV | TDT Update for OCCC Expansion

OTV | ACE Hardware Convention 2023 - Destination Orange County

WRDQ 27 | Surf Expo at OCCC

WFTV 9 | Orange County Prep for Idalia

WRDQ TV 27 | EOC at OCCC

News 13 | Central Florida Transportation - Sunrail Stations

News 13 | 2023 Orlando Boat Show

WFTV 9 | 2023 Kids and Family Expo

ESPN News | Ultimate Ninja Warrior Coverage

WESH 2 | Transportation from MCO to OCCC

WFTV 9 | Emergency Operations Center at The OCCC

WFTV 9 | Fishing Enthusiasts Gather for ICAST 2023

NEWS 6 | Task Force TDT Discussions

NEWS 13 | Virtual Care Clinic with OCCC & Orlando Health

News 6 | A Gift For Teaching Backpack Build at The OCCC

Destination Orange County | MegaCon 2023

NEWS 13 | MegaCon Traffic Report

FOX 35 | Good Day Orlando at MegaCon 2023

WFTV 9 | Superhero Appearances at MegaCon 2023

NEWS 13 | Implementing New Security Robot at The OCCC

NEWS 13 | MegaCon 2023 Sparks Excitement

TELEMUNDO 31 | Latest Safety Technology with New Security Robot

FOX 35 | New Security Robot Helps Guest Safety

Orange TV | Knightscope Security Robot

WFTV 9 | Knightscope Security Robot

FOX 35 | Global Pet Expo 2023

WESH 2 | IMSH Focuses on Saving Lives

OCCC | FY 22-23 Q1

News 13 | Universal Orlando Aims to Create Special District

WESH 2 | Special District Proposed by Universal Orlando

WFTV | Universal Orlando Eyeing New Sunrail Stop at OCCC

WFTV | Central Florida International Auto Show Returns to OCCC

WESH 2 News | Auto Show Showcases Latest and Greatest Electric Vehicles

Fox 35 | Mark Tester at IAAPA 2022

Fox 35 | IAAPA 2022

WESH2 | IAAPA 2022

WFTV | IAAPA 2022

News 13 | EMS Response Training

WESH 2 | Home & Garden Show 2022

WESH 2 | Hurricane Ian Staging 2022

Fox 35 | Hurricane Ian Staging 2022

FOX 35 | The Landscape Show 2022

WESH 2 | School Nutrition Association

WFTV | Mecum Auction 2022

WESH 2 News | Fans Revved Up for Mecum Auto Auction

NEWS 13 | May TDT sets another new record for Orange County

WESH 2 | Planned Brightline Stop Will Benefit OCCC

WFTV | AAU Volleyball Tournament 2022

WESH 2 | AAU Volleyball Tournament 2022

News 6 | AAU Volleyball Tournament 2022

Fox 35 | Orlando Matters with Mark Tester

Orange TV | IPW 2022 with Mayor Demings & Mark Tester

News 13 | Sporting Events 2022

WFTV | AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships 2022

WESH 2 | MegaCon Orlando is Back

News 13 | MegaCon Back to Full Capacity

Fox 35 | MegaCon 2022

WESH 2 | CFL Home Expo at OCCC

WESH 2 | OCCC Conventions Means Business Travel Rebound

OCCC | HIMSS Client Testimonial

WESH 2 | OCCC Welcomes Back HIMSS

OCCC | Design & Construction Week Client Testimonial

OTV | Mark Tester Interview on The Wheel at ICON Park

Fox 35 | Orlando Matters Interview

OCCC | PGA Client Testimonial

Fox 35 | Good Day Orlando at PGA Show

OCCC | 2022 PCMA Convening Leaders Recap

OCCC | AKC Testimonial

WFTV | No Cancellations at the OCCC

News 6 | AKC National Championship

WFTV | Central Florida Auto Show

WFTV | Central Florida International Auto Show Opens

News 6 | Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition

Fox 35 | Immersive Van Gogh Opens

News 13 | Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Open

Fox 35 | Immersive Van Gogh Opens at the OCCC

OCCC | IAAPA Testimonial

News 13 | IAAPA Returns In-Person

WKMG | IAAPA Expo Returns to OCCC

Fox 35 | IAAPA Shows Off New Rides

WKMG | Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit

WFTV | Lynx Pilot Program

Fox 35 | APTA Returns to the OCCC

WKMG | IAAPA Returns to the OCCC

OCCC | STAFDA Testimonial

OCCC | Premiere Orlando Testimonial

OCCC | ASIS GSX Testimonial

OCCC | MegaCon Testimonial

OCCC | SuperCorr Testimonial

WKMG | GBAC Reaccreditation

WKMG | MegaCon at the OCCC

WOFL | SciFi Convention

NEWS 13 | MegaCon Day 2

WFTV | Comics and Gaming Expo

WESH | MegaCon Return

News 13 | OCCC Safety Precautions

OCCC | ICAST Testimonial

WKMG | MegaCon Comes to OCCC

OCCC | VMX Testimonial

WKMG | AAU Volleyball Recap

News 13 | OCCC AAU Tournament

WKMG | OCCC Pandemic Rebound

WESH | Largest Event Hosted

News 13 | Calendar filling up at OCCC

WKMG | Veterinarian Meeting and Expo

Fox 35 | OCCC Comeback

WFTV | Central Florida Spotlight

Heart of I-Drive | Redi Pedi

NEWS 13 | Public Health Hero Award

FOX 35 | Orlando Matters

OTV | 50,000 Plants Donated

WFTV | OCCC Return to Work

WKMG | OCCC Now Hiring

WKMG | OCCC Vaccination Site Closing

Heart of I-Drive | Original Orlando Tours

OTV | Convention Center Comeback

WKMG | Sporting Events at the OCCC

OCCC | 2021 Q2 Events Recap

WFTV | TDC and OCCC Economic Impact

News 13 | Reassignments at the OCCC

Go Live Together | Orlando Fashion

News 13 | Orlando Boat Show's Twiggy

News 13 | Vaccine for Fall Rebound

WKMG | Tourism Development Tax

OCCC | Pandemic Pivot

CNTV | MAGIC, WWIN, OFFPRICE

Valencia College | AST Program

CNTV | IAEE TV MAGIC Pop Up

OCCC | January 2021 Events

WESH 2 | Visit Orlando Campaign

WESH 2 | MAGIC, WWIN and OFFPRICE

WKMG | Convention Impact

WKMG | OCCC Comeback

News 13 | OCCC Public Safety

News 6 | Jurassic Quest

Fox 35 | Employee Transfers

WFTV | Staff Reassignments

CNTV | Surf Expo

PCMA Convening Leaders | OCCC

News 13 | Orlando Auto Show

WKMG | CFIAS and Mr. Olympia

WFTV | Orlando Auto Show

CNTV | Orlando Auto Show

OCCC | 2020 Events

CNTV | Meeting Safely at Surf Expo

CNTV | AKC National Championship

Fox 35 | Orlando Auto Show

News 13 | CFIAS Economic Impact

WFTV | Orlando Auto Show Safety

WESH 2 | Orlando Auto Show Safety

WKMG | OCCC Hosts 2 Major Events

Fox 35 | AKC National Championship

WESH 2 | Return of Events to OCCC

OTV | Orlando Winterfest

WFTV | Valencia College Classes

WKMG | Valencia College Classes

Fox 35 | OCCC Executive Studio

WFTV | United Way Thanksgiving Project

Fox 35 | OCCC Executive Studio

IAEE | Rise of Hybrid Events

OCCC | Executive Studio Launch

WFTV | OCCC Business Recovery

AAO | At Home Testimonial

OCCC | Florida Wedding Expo

IAEE TV | Meeting Safely Interview

CNTV | OCCC Meeting Safely Today

CNTV | Together Again Expo

CNTV | AAU Volleyball at the OCCC

MCO | Preparing for You

OCCC | Moving Forward Together

IAEE | Together Again Expo

WKMG First Major Event Begins

OCFL Update | Together Again Expo

WESH 2 | Together Again Expo

Telemundo | Together Again Expo

WOFL Fox | Together Again Expo

WKMG CBS | Together Again Expo

WFTV ABC | Together Again Expo

News 13 | Together Again Expo

WKMG OCCC Welcomes AAU Volleyball

Fox News 35 GBAC Star

WESH 2 OCCC and AAU Nationals

WFTV on Recovery & Resiliency Plan

OCCC E-Team Message of Hope

Fox 35 Interview with Mark Tester

#GoLiveTogether with OCCC & IAEE

WFTV Interview with Mark Tester

IAEE Expo! Expo! - Visit Orlando

IAEE Expo! Expo! - Raffle

2019 AKC National Championship

2019 IAEE Expo! Expo! - OCCC

2020 - OCCC Concept Design

OCCC 2019 Year-in-Review

OCCC IAEE Mark Tester Interview

Fox 35 Interview with Mark Tester

OCCC COVID-19 Economic Impact

OCCC Campus Preparedness Plan

The Sunshine Classic Tournament

COVID-19 Screening and Testing

Lippman Connect Thanks the OCCC

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Press Releases

Holiday Matsuri Makes Exciting Move to the Orange County Convention Center Florida’s Largest Anime Convention Expands with More Guests, Events, and Holiday Cheer

12/9/2024

Holiday Matsuri, Florida’s largest anime convention, is delighted to announce its highly anticipated move to the Orange County Convention Center on December 20-22nd, 2024. After years of steady growt...

Orange County Convention Center Unveils New EV Charging Stations, Highlighting Commitment to Sustainability and Community Growth

12/6/2024

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) celebrated the opening its new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub, in partnership with the Orlando Utility Commission (OUC), on Dec. 4, 2024, during a plaque...

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News 13 | IAAPA at OCCC

News 13 | MEGACON 2025 at OCCC

News 13 | Orange County ESOL Pilot Program Expansion

WFTV 9 | OCCC Economic Impact

WFTV 9 | GSX Security Conference to discuss issues at 2024 conference

WFTV 9 | OCCC x OUC Charging Stations

News 13 | Orlando Boat Show Day 2

FOX35 | Orlando Boat Show Day 2

FOX35 | Orlando Boat Show Live - 2

FOX35 | Orlando Boat Show Live

WESH 2 | Orlando Boat Show at OCCC (Interview)

WFTV 9 | Central Florida Kids and Family Expo

WESH 2 | Central Florida Kids and Family Expo

WFTV 9 | Central Florida Kids and Family Expo at OCCC

News 13 | State of the County at OCCC

WESH 2 | State of the County at OCCC

WTFV 9 | A Gift for Teaching Backpack Event

FOX35 | David Martin visits NPE

News 13 | Sunshine Corridor Planning and Costs

FOX 35 | Lynx bus route with stops at OCCC

WESH 2 News | Orlando Boat Show Interview with General Manager

FOX 35 | AKA serving in Orlando and Convention at OCCC

News13 | February TDT Update and MEGACON Impact

FOX 35 | MegaCon Start Date

WESH 2 | Space Congress Convention

WESH 2 | SpaceCom 2024

NEWS 13 | MegaCon Preview

FOX 35 | PGA Show with David Martin

ABC7 | Assistant Security Supervisor Eric Ocasio featured for heroic actions

Golf Channel | PGA Show at OCCC

WKMG | Student Activity at VMX

WKMG | VMX Drone Show

WESH 2 | Florida Wedding Expo

NEWS 13 | MLK Event at OCCC

WESH 2 | MLK Event at OCCC

FOX 35 | MLK Event at OCCC

WESH 2 | Florida Wedding Expo Interview

FOX 35 | David Martin at Surf Expo 2024

WESH 2 | Orlando Home and Garden Show at OCCC

WESH 2 | OCCC Hosts Lockheed Martin Presentation to Help Veterans

FOX 35 | AKC National Championships 2023 with David Martin

WESH 2 | IAAPA 2023 Lights Up The Convention Center Floor

WKMG 6 | Theme Park Enthusiasts Gather for IAAPA 2023

WFTV 9 | Record-Breaking Drone Show at The OCCC

FOX35 | IAAPA with David Martin

WESH 2 | IAAPA Day 3

WESH 2 | IAAPA at OCCC

News 13 | IAAPA Drone Show

WKMG | IAAPA at OCCC

WFTV | IAAPA Set-up

News 13 | TDT improvements and increased attendance at OCCC

WFTV | TDT setting record revenue numbers in FY 2023

WESH 2 | Global Athletes Compete in Olympia Fitness Weekend 2023

WESH 2 | Cutting Edge Cars Displayed at the CFL Int. Auto Show 2023

WFTV 9 | Car Enthusiasts Take Off for CFL Int. Auto Show 2023

FOX 35 | CFL Intl. Auto Show 2023 - Good Day Orlando

News 13 | TDT Development Plan

News 6 | Tourism expected to increase to Pre-Pandemic levels

OCCC | Q4 Recap 2023

FOX 35 | Top Athletes Gather at The OCCC for 2023 Fencing Tournament

FOX 35 | Forward Motion for OCCC Expansion

FOX 35 | Phil Diamond on TDT Details for OCCC Expansion

NEWS 13 | OCCC Client Testimonial on Building Expansion

WFTV | TDT Update for OCCC Expansion

OTV | ACE Hardware Convention 2023 - Destination Orange County

WRDQ 27 | Surf Expo at OCCC

WFTV 9 | Orange County Prep for Idalia

WRDQ TV 27 | EOC at OCCC

News 13 | Central Florida Transportation - Sunrail Stations

News 13 | 2023 Orlando Boat Show

WFTV 9 | 2023 Kids and Family Expo

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