Press Releases | Orange County Convention Center

Aviation Week Network’s MRO Americas wrapped up in Orlando with a sold-out conference and 8,500 registered attendees

5/3/2021 11:17:00 AM|

NEW YORK (May 3, 2021) – The aviation MRO community gathered in Orlando last week, in-person for the first time in over a year at Aviation Week Network's 26th Annual MRO Americas (#MROAM). The event was held at the Orange County Convention Center with a sold-out conference and more than 8,500 registered attendees, with more than 75% opting for the in-person experience. The aviation community generated nearly $20 million into Orlando’s economy. The event was co-located with the Military Aviatio...

ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER AND XPODIGITAL ANNOUNCE NEW DIGITAL SIGNAGE PARTNERSHIP

4/26/2021 8:02:00 AM|

Orlando, FL (April 26, 2021) – The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Xpodigital, a leading provider of digital signage solutions for events and hospitality, to provide comprehensive, customized digital advertising and signage services to OCCC events.

Orange County Convention Center Welcomes the ASD Road Show

4/16/2021 10:06:00 AM|

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 16, 2021) – Affordable Shopping Destination (ASD) Market Week, which is owned and produced by Emerald, has taken its show on the road. Hosting a two-day live events in Orlando, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) recently welcomed the ASD Road Show from April 8-9, 2021.

Florida Volleyball Challenge Hosts 600 Teams at the Orange County Convention Center

4/13/2021 10:34:00 AM|

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 12, 2021) – The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) welcomed back the ASICS Florida Volleyball Challenge from April 9-11, 2021. Held at the OCCC since 2005, this year’s event hosted a record 25,000 attendees with a projected $32 million of economic impact for the community.

NASTT No-Dig Show Marks Another Successful In-Person Trade Show at the Orange County Convention Center

3/31/2021 11:54:00 AM|

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 31, 2021) – The North American Society for Trenchless Technology’s (NASTT) No-Dig Show, held from March 28 – March 31 at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), marked another successful in-person trade show held at the Center since the onset of the pandemic, generating $3.4 million in economic impact for the community.

Sporting Events Dominate Spring and Summer OCCC Calendar Slam Dunking $123 Million in Estimated Economic Impact for Orange County

3/29/2021 12:27:00 PM|

Orlando, Fla. – (March 29, 2021) Eight established sporting events dominate the spring and summer calendar at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) providing an estimated $123 million in economic impact with 95,760 projected guests.

Orlando Boat Show Attendance Highest in 10 Years

3/10/2021 11:33:00 AM|

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 8, 2021) - Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF) announced the successful return of the Orlando Boat Show with record attendance at the Orange County Convention Center held March 5-7, 2021. Attendance was up 66% from 2019, the most recent show following a hiatus in 2020 due to coronavirus concerns.

Orange County Convention Center’s Yulita Osuba Recognized by Smart Meetings

3/8/2021 4:47:00 PM|

Orlando, Fla. – (March 8, 2021) Smart Meetings has recognized Orange County Convention Center’s (OCCC) Deputy Director Yulita Osuba, CMP as a 2021 Smart Women in Meetings in the Visionary category for her innovative leadership and commitment to the OCCC.

Pandemic Pivot: Collaboration is Key to Saving Money and Jobs at the Orange County Convention Center

2/25/2021 5:10:00 PM|

As the COVID-19 pandemic began to accelerate in late spring 2020, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), like every organization in the event industry, was faced with mounting cancellations and declining revenues requiring difficult financial decisions be made.

Everything Under the Sun Expo Brings the Heat to the Orange County Convention Center

2/24/2021 9:08:00 AM|

Orlando, Fla. – (Feb. 24, 2020) The Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA) safely welcomed thousands of association members to its annual Everything Under the Sun Expo, hosted at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) from Feb. 19-20, 2021. Featuring a multitude of educational, networking, buying and selling opportunities, the annual trade event truly featured Everything Under the Sun for 2,000 swimming pool and spa industry professionals, generating an estimated $5.1 million in economic ...