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Surf Expo Set to Welcome Stellar Lineup of Brands and Retailers to January 2024 Show

12/6/2023 8:58:00 AM|

Surf Expo, the premier watersports and coastal lifestyle tradeshow, returns to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, January 10-12 with an exciting and diverse lineup of over 700 exhibitors and more than 4,500 retail buyers.

Mixing it up at IAAPA Expo 2023

12/5/2023 9:32:00 AM|

Twenty years ago I visited my first IAAPA Expo, armed with a pile of paper press releases announcing the imminent launch of InPark Magazine.

When Orange County Convention Center hopes to select contractor for $560 million expansion

12/1/2023 12:05:00 PM|

Orange County Convention Center has a target for when it wants to seek a construction manager for its expansion.

IAAPA Expo 2023: innovation on show in Orlando

11/27/2023 4:18:00 PM|

IAAPA Expo 2023 took place from 13 – 17 November at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Organised by IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, this annual event is an opportunity for professionals from across different sectors of the business to network, learn, and discover new products and services.

Program to teach Orange County tourism workers language skills expands

11/27/2023 4:10:00 PM|

Graduates of a pilot program to teach English to hospitality workers in Orange County are raving about the impact of the lessons on their lives and jobs, encouraging supporters to offer the classes to businesses outside the tourist district.

Orange County Convention Center expansion to restart soon

11/27/2023 2:58:00 PM|

Work could resume as early as this week on the $560 million expansion of the Orange County Convention Center as two key construction contracts will likely be reinstated Tuesday by county commissioners without much debate.

IAAPA Expo: Wisdom Rides of America & Noble Rides Reports a Successful Show

11/22/2023 11:20:00 AM|

IAAPA Expo 2023 closed Friday after a very successful run at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

IAAPA celebrates success of IAAPA Expo 2023 in Orlando

11/22/2023 10:18:00 AM|

IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, is celebrating the success of this year’s IAAPA Expo, held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, from 13 – 17 November.