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Trade show tips: Experts share how 2021 Surf Expo succeeded during a pandemic

2/23/2021 3:55:00 PM|

The secret to hosting a successful in-person event during a global pandemic consists of something Orlando already is good at — partnerships and teamwork.

How the First Major B2B Trade Show So Far in 2021 Pulled It Off

2/19/2021 8:19:00 AM|

When Surf Expo — the first major B2B trade show in the U.S. in 2021 — opened at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in early January, it was more of a deep dive than a dip into in-person events during the pandemic. The show floor was 100,000 net square feet.

Momentum Builds on Trade Show Industry Restart

2/19/2021 8:18:00 AM|

Held last week at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center – a trio of fashion shows typically held in Las Vegas every winter, collaborated to offer onsite COVID-19 testing to ensure a safe experience at the shows for thousands of attendees and exhibitors. The shows were Tarsus Group’s Offprice Orlando Market, Informa Markets’ MAGIC Pop-up Orlando and Clarion Events’ WWIN Orlando Showcase.

Three Top Trade Show Organizers Fashion a New Collaboration in Orlando

2/12/2021 11:40:00 AM|

Industry leaders Informa Markets, Clarion Events and Tarsus Group have come together to produce MAGIC Pop Up Orlando, Womenswear in Nevada (WWIN) Orlando Showcase, and OFFPRICE, February 9-11, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando demonstrating how collaboration results in strength.

Health & Safety On-Site At GBTA Convention 2021 In Orlando, FL

2/10/2021 8:22:00 AM|

When GBTA Convention 2021 takes place in July 17-21, nearly 2 years will have passed since the business travel community has come together in person. As an attendee, you can rest assured that as we plan for the industry’s flagship event the safety of our attendees is our #1 top priority. Find out how GBTA and the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) will keep you safe during GBTA Convention 2021.

Orange County Tourist Tax Collection Goes up for 8th Consecutive Month

2/9/2021 8:23:00 AM|

Orange County tourism leaders are hopeful following a Tourist Development Tax report that's just out for December 2020, usually one of the busiest months in Central Florida.

Emerald Makes Waves with Surf Expo

2/8/2021 7:57:00 AM|

Emerald, owner of Surf Expo, celebrated another key milestone for both the organization and the expositions industry as a whole. Surf Expo, the largest and longest-running watersports and beach lifestyle marketplace, successfully staged its winter event January 6-8, 2021, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

First Auto Show Since Start Of Pandemic Safely Takes Place

1/29/2021 5:46:00 PM|

It can be done! The first auto show since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic successfully took place December 18-20, 2020, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), in Orlando, Florida.

Mr. Olympia Shows the Way to a Safe & Strong F2F Show

1/26/2021 1:24:00 PM|

On November 18, 2020 (exactly one month prior to show opening), Dan Solomon, the president of Mr. Olympia, posted a video on Instagram, announcing that Mr. Olympia weekend would move from Las Vegas to Orlando.

U.S. Convention Centers Transform Into Mega Vaccinations Sites

1/25/2021 10:07:00 AM|

As the pandemic continues to keep many event facilities closed or under-utilized, convention centers across the U.S. are finding new life and purpose by transforming their empty exhibit halls into mass state-run COVID-19 vaccinations sites.

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