Press Releases | Orange County Convention Center

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.

Orange County Convention Center Recognized as Center of Excellence by Exhibitor Magazine for Third Year

10/1/2021 9:00:00 AM|

ORLANDO, Fla. – (Oct. 1, 2021) Exhibitor Magazine has recognized the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) as a Center of Excellence in its 2022 list of the nation’s best convention centers for trade shows and events.

The Orange County Convention Center Welcomes Back Legacy Client – The Landscape Show

8/30/2021 11:15:00 AM|

ORLANDO, Fla. – (August 30, 2021) The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) welcomed back legacy-client the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) for 2021 The Landscape Show, held from August 25-27. Offering a diverse mix of companies exhibiting plants, trees, hard goods, equipment and services, The Landscape Show hosted nearly 6,000 industry professionals generating an estimated economic impact of $15.4 million.

Orange County Convention Center Supports Great Oaks Village Foster Home

8/27/2021 3:18:00 PM|

ORLANDO, Fla. – (August 27, 2021) The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) continues to demonstrate its dedication to the local community during these unprecedented times by giving back and supporting organizations in need. The General Council of the Assemblies of God USA recently hosted its bi-annual meeting in Orlando welcoming 19,000 attendees with an estimated economic impact of $48.9 million for the community. The group graciously donated 39 bookcases to the Center – 14 of which were do...

Orange County Convention Center First to Receive GBAC STAR Reaccreditation

8/19/2021 10:00:00 AM|

ORLANDO, Fla. – (August 19, 2021) The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla., one of the first convention centers to receive GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council™, (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, was recently reaccredited after a successful year of hosting in person events. Through its dedication to upholding GBAC STAR infection prevention protocols, as well as its Recovery and Resiliency Guidelines in cooperation with the Florida Department...