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Industry welcome reception, sponsored by Johnnie-O, features runway Fashion Show on opening night of the 2025 PGA Show

1/15/2025 2:17:00 AM|

The 2025 PGA Show, Jan. 21-24 in Orlando, Fla., will conclude the first day of exhibits on Wednesday, Jan. 22, with an Industry Welcome Reception, sponsored by Johnnie-O, featuring the annual runway Fashion Show at THE | RETREAT on the PGA Show Floor, located in Hall E at the Orange County Convention Center.

Live From PCMA CL 2025: What's New in Orlando

1/15/2025 2:11:00 AM|

From a new 100,000-square-foot ballroom at the Orange County Convention Center—among other improvements as part of an expansion breaking ground by 2026—to property updates such as the addition of 120,000 square feet of meeting space at The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, there’s lots going on in Orlando.

Visit Orlando Announces New Board Chair

1/14/2025 2:28:00 AM|

Visit Orlando announced the appointment of Barb Bowden as Chair of its Board of Directors through December 31, 2026. Previously serving as Chair-Elect, Bowden will now lead strategic guidance and act as a key advisor to Visit Orlando, a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to branding, marketing and selling the Orlando destination globally.

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.

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