OCCC in the News

Catch up on the latest news and all of the exciting things happening inside and around the award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) and the International Drive Convention District.

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8 questions with Orange County Convention Center's Mark Tester

5/14/2020 12:23:00 PM|

Tester, who took on the job of Orange County Convention Center executive director at the start of this year, has led the facility through one of the harshest economic recessions in history due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The Country's Two Largest Convention Centers Sign on to Coronavirus Cleaning and Prevention Program

5/13/2020 9:15:00 AM|

The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando and McCormick Place in Chicago have committed to pursuing the GBAC Star accreditation.

New Hygiene Protocols for Events During COVID-19

5/13/2020 8:46:00 AM|

The Global Biorisk Advisory Council’s (GBAC) STAR accreditation program is designed to evaluate 20 different elements of a venue’s operating protocols and risk-assessment strategies, from disinfection practices to emergency preparedness.

Orange County Convention Center to Receive GBAC STAR™ Accreditation; Launches Safety Guidelines as Shows Return

5/13/2020 8:42:00 AM|

ORLANDO – The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) announced its intention to become a GBAC STAR™ accredited facility as part of its approach to safeguarding the industry from infectious diseases like COVID-19.

GBAC STAR Accreditation Program Launched to Address COVID-19 at Venues

5/8/2020 3:45:00 PM|

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, unveiled its GBAC STAR facility accreditation program on cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention.

Combating COVID at Trade Show and Event Facilities with ISSA’s GBAC STAR Program

5/8/2020 3:24:00 PM|

The Global BioRisk Advisory Council (GBAC) today officially launched GBAC STAR, an accreditation program that assesses cleaning and disinfection practices, and infectious-disease prevention.

GBAC STAR to Mark Accredited Venues

5/8/2020 9:42:00 AM|

The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., is among the facilities that have committed to attaining GBAC Star accreditation.

Community Partnership During COVID-19 Pandemic

5/5/2020 8:28:00 AM|

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is the second-largest convention facility in North America and provides approximately $3 billion in economic impact to Central Florida annually.

Visit Orlando Pivots to Help the Community and Its Members

4/20/2020 1:44:00 PM|

Curbside pickup. Virtual experiences. Meal donation programs for first responders. All good things, but not necessarily what first comes to mind when one thinks of the tourism and meetings juggernaut Orlando.

How the Events Industry Is Coming Together Amid COVID-19

4/20/2020 1:37:00 PM|

Despite the large economic hit the meetings sector is dealing with due to coronavirus, industry professionals, venues, and organizations have still found ways to support one another and their communities.

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