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IAAPA Expo 2023 opens showcasing attraction industry’s cutting-edge innovations

11/16/2023 10:05:00 AM|

The world’s attractions industry converged at the Orange County Convention Center Tuesday as IAAPA, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, kicked off its expo.

IAAPA EXPO 2023: KICKS OFF FESTIVITIES WITH GLITZY OPENING CEREMONY

11/15/2023 11:00:00 AM|

The opening ceremony included notable speeches from IAAPA president and CEO Jakob Wahl as well as local dances, ride content and a countdown to the trade show opening.

Set up for the world’s largest theme park convention underway in Orange County

11/14/2023 9:45:00 AM|

Forklifts and cranes were hard at work Monday to construct this year’s International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo at the Orange County Convention Center.

IAAPA makes presence felt in Orlando with tourist dollars and a drone show

11/14/2023 9:42:00 AM|

For this week, at least, Orlando is the center of the theme park world. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions -- known as IAAPA -- is once again holding its global expo at the Orange County Convention Center.

The 2024 PGA Show Winter Jam Featuring Jake Owen

11/9/2023 10:53:00 AM|

In appreciation of PGA of America Golf Professionals, exhibitors and golf industry professionals who support the continued growth of the game, the PGA Show is thrilled to celebrate with a new after-hours concert and networking experience this January.

Orlando is #3 on Booking.com’s Top 10 Business Travel Destinations in the U.S.

11/8/2023 10:32:00 AM|

Traveling to another city for work is always an opportunity to add a little excitement to your usual work routine.

Orange County collects record hotel tax revenue in fiscal-year 2023. See how much.

11/8/2023 10:25:00 AM|

Orange County's tourist development tax collections ended fiscal-year 2023 with a new record.

Latest Orange County tourist-tax collections end five-month slide with modest gain

11/8/2023 10:16:00 AM|

For the first time since March, the monthly tourist-tax collection exceeded the total from the same period in the previous year, though just barely.

Four Exciting Competitions Planned for Next Week’s Pizza Tomorrow Summit and Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show

11/3/2023 4:11:00 PM|

Attendees to next week's Pizza Tomorrow Summit and Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show will have the opportunity to experience four exciting competitions taking place during the trade shows on Wednesday, November 8 and Thursday, November 9 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

Triotech celebrates return of Gabi Salabi

11/3/2023 4:09:00 PM|

Triotech, an award-winning creator of media-based attractions, is celebrating the return of Gabi Salabi, who rejoins the firm as managing director for the firm’s newly created projects business unit.

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