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Central Florida leaders work toward the next phase for SunRail, Sunshine Corridor

1/14/2025 2:26:00 AM|

In May 2024, SunRail celebrated its 10-year anniversary, with trains running 61 miles across 17 stations in Volusia, Seminole, Orange, and Osceola counties.The original vision for the commuter-rail line has been fulfilled. Now leaders are working towards the next phase for SunRail, a plan known as the Sunshine Corridor.

Orange County hotel tax revenue hits highest amount on record for November

1/13/2025 2:44:00 AM|

There’s good news for Orlando’s tourism industry. November’s tourist development tax (TDT) generated the highest revenue for the month ever, Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond said.

Surf Expo Kicks Off 2025 with Fresh Opportunities and Industry Enthusiasm

1/13/2025 2:40:00 AM|

The highly anticipated Surf Expo returns to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, from January 8–10, 2025, bringing together the best in watersports and coastal lifestyle industries. With more than 750 exhibitors and thousands of registered buyers, this year’s event is poised to inspire and connect the industry.

Florida fire agencies ready to assist California in wildfire response efforts

1/13/2025 2:22:00 AM|

Fire agencies in Florida are standing by, ready to respond in California if they get a call for help.

Orlando Tourism Landscape

1/10/2025 1:33:00 PM|

Orlando's theme park giants dominated headlines in 2024 with major developments that captivated readers. From new attractions to ticketing policies and expansions, these were the top stories shaping the Central Florida tourism landscape.

Orange County TDT Update and Allocations

1/10/2025 1:26:00 PM|

Orange County is one of the top travel destinations in the world with more than 59 million visitors a year and is fast approaching its pre-pandemic levels of 75 million annual visitors. Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax (TDT) – sometimes called the “bed tax” – is revenue generated by a 6-percent tax on hotel stays and other short-term rentals that are less than six months in duration.

ASI Show Recap 2025

1/10/2025 1:23:00 PM|

The Advertising Specialty Institute® (ASI), the leading global resource for the $26.1 billion promotional products industry, brought together 4,000 suppliers, distributors and thought leaders at its three-day ASI Orlando show dedicated to showcasing the latest tools and trends designed to drive sales and foster growth.

Educational Programs at PGA Show 2025

1/10/2025 1:19:00 PM|

The Clubhouse stage on the PGA Show Floor will feature 23 complimentary education sessions by golf development and racquet sports experts during the 2025 PGA Show, Jan. 21– 24, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

VMX 2025 Insights

1/2/2025 4:14:00 PM|

From the hard-working honey bee to the exotic giant ditch frog of the Caribbean islands, VMX 2025, the world’s largest and most comprehensive annual veterinary meeting and expo, will feature groundbreaking advances in veterinary medicine aimed at enhancing the health and quality of life of animals across the animal kingdom.

Orange County convention business setting records

1/2/2025 1:49:00 PM|

From the Megacon, to the auto show, to the dog show and more, the Orange County Convention Center is corralling record numbers of attendees to meetings and trade shows, sports and entertainment events and the spillover effect is dropping billions of dollars into the local economy.

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