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Clean ’25: Exceeding Expectations

9/10/2025 10:16:00 AM|

Not only is North America’s largest textile care trade show back on its every other, odd-numbered year schedule, the 2025 edition staged at the Orange County Convention Center Aug. 23-26 bounced back from the previous years’ challenges in terms of exhibitors, attendees, educational sessions, and the overall mood of the industry.

July tourist-tax collections ‘heat up,’ break record in Orange County

9/8/2025 11:10:00 AM|

Tourist-tax collections in Orange County soared like the temperature in July, hitting the highest total ever on record for the month.

Must-Do Events at Surf Expo 2025: Complete Guide

9/5/2025 11:42:00 AM|

The energy at Surf Expo extends far beyond the traditional trade show floor. Running from Sept. 4 to 6 in the South Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, the show will also deliver a carefully curated mix of educational sessions, social gatherings, and interactive experiences designed to connect the surf, skate, swim, and resort communities under one massive roof.

Orlando Boat Show floats into Central Florida this weekend with 600 boats

9/4/2025 11:04:00 AM|

Boaters of all backgrounds and interests will congregate at the Orange County Convention Center this weekend as the Orlando Boat Show floats into Central Florida once again.

Raleigh Joins New York City, Las Vegas, Chicago, Greater Miami in Boosting Sports Tourism with New Recreations and Events Attracting US and Canada Tourists, New Update is Here

8/22/2025 10:08:00 AM|

Raleigh joins New York City, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Greater Miami in boosting sports tourism with new recreations and events, attracting US and Canada tourists. The new update is here, and it shows how Raleigh has reached a turning point in its visitor economy.

Small athletes, big impact

8/15/2025 9:18:00 AM|

Youth sports and the tourism component of travel sports continue to boom, becoming a significant economic driver and spurring new development.

Animate! Orlando draws fans for a celebration of all things animated

8/13/2025 2:39:00 PM|

Animate! Orlando, at the Orange County Convention Center — a three-day celebration of all things animated presented by GalaxyCon, featuring autograph sessions with animated film notables, performances, fan panels and more — kicked off on Friday and is in full swing this weekend through Sunday.

If you are planning for any event in 2025, then consider these Convention Centres for a Successful Meeting and Exhibition in US, Here are These

7/25/2025 3:23:00 PM|

If you are planning for any event in 2025, then consider these convention centers for a successful meeting and exhibition in the U.S. The stakes are higher than ever as businesses and industries gear up for a year packed with opportunities, innovations, and global connections.

Amateur sports giant AAU relocates HQ to Orlando property

7/25/2025 3:19:00 PM|

The Amateur Athletic Union has bought an Orlando-area property to host its headquarters. The Lake Buena Vista-based amateur sports organization bought property with a 37,456-square-foot office building at 13705 International Drive South from Burbank, California-based Partners Federal Credit Union for $10.25 million.

Functional Fabric Fair adds new winter edition

7/22/2025 3:45:00 PM|

Functional Fabric Fair, part of the Performance Days group of textile exhibitions, will expand its portfolio in 2026 with a new winter edition taking place in Orlando, Florida.

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