OCCC in The News

Olympic trial, Pro Bowl, PGA event lead to record Orange County hotel tax

3/7/2024 2:15:00 PM|

Tourism in Orange County rode a wave of marquee sporting events and high-attendance conventions in January to generate more than $30 million in hotel tax revenue, a record for the traditionally slow post-holiday month.

Orange County Shatters Records with $30M in Hotel Tax, Boosted by Sports and Conventions in January

3/7/2024 9:50:00 AM|

Orange County's tourism sector kicked off 2024 with a remarkable achievement, generating over $30 million in hotel tax revenue for January, setting a new record for the month.

PGA show helps Orange County set record hotel tax

3/7/2024 9:47:00 AM|

Tourism in Orange County rode a wave of marquee sporting events and high-attendance conventions in January to generate more than $30 million in hotel tax revenue, a record for the traditionally slow post-holiday month.

International Builders’ Show and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show to Extend Co-Location Agreement Through 2030

3/5/2024 9:40:00 AM|

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) today announced an agreement to extend the co-location of the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) for four years through 2030.

International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bath Industries Show expand show locations to OCCC in 2025

3/5/2024 9:37:00 AM|

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) today announced an agreement to extend the co-location of the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) for four years through 2030.

Electrify Expo collaboration with Amazon for a ReCharge Zone

3/5/2024 9:35:00 AM|

Electrify Expo, North America’s largest electric vehicle (EV) festival, is collaborating with Amazon to broaden customer awareness of electric vehicles, EV charging, and the benefits of going electric.

Orlando to Host Pivotal Future Business Leaders of America National Conference, Uniting Aspiring Minds

2/27/2024 11:27:00 AM|

The Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference 2024 in Orlando brings together over 15,000 ambitious students to compete and network. Explore how this event is shaping tomorrow's business leaders.

FBLA Future Leaders Expo at OCCC to provide workforce pipeline to high achieving students

2/27/2024 11:12:00 AM|

Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the nation’s largest career and technical student organization focused solely on business, is offering the ability for companies and universities to connect with thousands of motivated teachers, education administrators, and students attending the Future Leaders Expo at its National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Orlando.

Orgill 2024 at OCCC sets Record Attendance

2/27/2024 11:08:00 AM|

The line for Orgill’s 2024 Spring Dealer Market started at 6 a.m. Hardware retailers from across the country were queued and ready to check out the products, deals and special show pricing. Orgill executives lauded the event as an unqualified success, citing record attendance numbers at the market, which was held at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., February 22-24.

VMX for Pets: Veterinary conference and expo showcases latest in healthcare for animals

2/26/2024 11:01:00 AM|

The North American Veterinary Community’s massive Veterinary Medical Expo lived up to its "show of shows" theme during the January event at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.