Press Releases | Orange County Convention Center

Giant Schnauzer “Bayou” Wins Best in Show at 21st AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin

1/5/2022 1:03:00 PM|

ORLANDO, Fla. – (Jan. 5, 2022) National Champion Beats Out More Than 5,000 Dogs. GCHG CH Lagniappe’s From The Mountains To The Bayou, a Giant Schnauzer known as “Bayou” triumphed over more than 5,000 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 18-19, 2021 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

The Center of Hospitality Spreads Holiday Cheer during the Season of Giving

1/3/2022 11:51:00 AM|

ORLANDO, Fla. – (Jan. 3, 2022) The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) continues to support the region by spreading holiday cheer and giving back to local residents during the season of giving. The Center’s employees and service partners came together to support the Orange County Mayor’s Annual Toy Drive donating more than 100 toys to families in need across Orange County.

Orange County Convention Center’s Marketing and Communications Team Honored by the Public Relations Society of America

12/29/2021 1:19:00 PM|

ORLANDO, Fla. – (Dec. 30, 2021) The Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Sunshine District and Orlando Regional Chapter recently recognized the Orange County Convention Center’s (OCCC) Marketing and Communications section for excellence in executive communications and video campaigns during the pandemic.

Orange County Convention Center Recognized with a Dozen National Industry-Leading Awards in 2021

12/29/2021 10:40:00 AM|

ORLANDO, Fla. – (Dec. 30, 2021) The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is demonstrating its excellence in customer service and safely hosting trade shows and events by continuing its commitment to doing Business Better than Usual. Efforts to prioritize its culture of hospitality and health and safety protocols have resulted in a dozen industry recognitions for the OCCC and its dedicated staff in 2021.

Global Attractions Industry Focused on Growth and Recovery

12/6/2021 2:56:00 PM|

ORLANDO, Fla., US (Dec. 6, 2021) — After a time of incredible challenge and incredible resilience, the global attractions industry reconvened for IAAPA Expo in the U.S. for the first time since 2019. Attendees cheered as Expo welcomed thousands of industry leaders, decision makers, and visionaries to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida for the opportunity to network, learn and buy.

APTA’s TRANSform & EXPO Highlights the Latest Thought-Leadership and Industry Innovations

11/24/2021 8:29:00 AM|

ORLANDO, Fla (Nov. 24, 2021) – From Nov. 7-10, 2021, leaders from all areas of the public transportation industry converged at the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) TRANSform & EXPO Conference to explore the technologies and trends that will shape the future of the industry. After four long years, members of the public transportation industry are eager to gather and share lessons learned as well as learn about technological progress made from the more than 700 attending exhib...

PREMIERE ORLANDO 2021 IMPRESSES WITH PACKED SHOW FLOOR AND OVER 400 CLASSES

11/17/2021 3:46:00 PM|

Orlando, FL (Nov. 17, 2021) – Premiere Orlando 2021 did NOT skip a beat! Coming back from a one-year hiatus felt like a dream come true! Tradeshows looked a little different this year, but the amount of inspiring educational classes, top brand name exhibitors, and creative Main Stage & Color Stage presentations were not lacking. Taking place at the Orange County Convention Center, October 17-18, 2021, Premiere Orlando came together IN PERSON with 36,000 visits from beauty professionals from acr...

Orange County Convention Center Hosts Relocated Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association Convention

11/12/2021 3:34:00 PM|

ORLANDO, Fla. – (Nov. 12, 2021) The Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) hosted its 2021 Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Orange County Convention Center from Oct. 24-26, 2021. Relocated from another destination, STAFDA welcomed nearly 2,400 industry leaders generating an estimated economic impact of $6.1 million for the Orange County community.

Orange County Convention Center Launches Business Better than Usual Campaign with Inspiring Employee-Focused Video

10/6/2021 5:12:00 PM|

ORLANDO, Fla. – (Oct. 6, 2021) As North America’s premier location for safe in-person events, tradeshows and conventions, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is harnessing the momentum of past successes by launching its new campaign, Business Better than Usual with an inspiring video featuring OCCC employees and its safe and expansive 400-acre campus.

Hybrid GSX Demonstrates Strength of the Security Community, Attracting 8,600 Global Registrants

10/1/2021 2:05:00 PM|

ORLANDO, Fla. – (Oct. 1, 2021) The synchronous portion of Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021 has concluded at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla. Presented by ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, the event offered discussion and idea exchange for the global security community.