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VMX Gives Back to Local Students

1/31/2025 9:41:00 AM|

For the typical animal lover, the bones laid out on the table at the VMX 2025 veterinary conference in Orlando would be an unnerving sight. For Dr. Jasmine Bruno from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in New York, it’s not an uncommon one to encounter as a forensic veterinarian.

Seminole Financial Contribution to SunRail

1/31/2025 9:39:00 AM|

Seminole County this week took its first financial step toward supporting a years long plan to connect SunRail passengers to the massive Orlando International Airport and theme park district in neighboring Orange County.

PGA Show hits 15-year record high

1/28/2025 4:12:00 PM|

The 72nd PGA Show, which took place in Florida last week, reflected the growth in global golf in recent years by attracting over 1,100 golf brands and more than 33,000 delegates over the course of the four-day event (Jan 21-24).

5 Things We Loved From the 2025 PGA Show

1/28/2025 1:50:00 PM|

It was an incredible week in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center, where thousands of attendees representing the golf industry gathered for a few days of product testing, building and rekindling connections and kicking off 2025 in style.

PGA Merchandise Show’s best turnout in years highlights golf boom

1/28/2025 1:45:00 PM|

The 2024 show, staged last week for the 39th time in Orlando, welcomed more exhibitors and attendees than 2009 — at the tail end of the Tiger Boom and near the start of the Great Recession. Roughly 1,100 participating brands, up more than 200 from 2024, were on hand and the miles of aisles at OCCC were packed.

U.S. Hunger Hosting 2nd Annual MLK Day of Service Million Meal Pack

1/15/2025 9:33:00 AM|

U.S. Hunger, in partnership with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer's MLK Commission and the Orange County Mayor's MLK Initiative, is proud to announce the 2nd Annual MLK Day of Service Million Meal Pack. This inspiring event unites volunteers, sponsors, and the community to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service and compassion.

Orlando: An Ever-Evolving Meeting Destination

1/15/2025 2:20:00 AM|

For the seventh year, Orlando has secured top billing on Cvent’s list of the best meeting destinations in the U.S. It should come as no surprise, though, as Orlando is home to not only one of the country’s largest convention centers but some of the most popular theme parks, attractions, and experiences in the world.

Industry welcome reception, sponsored by Johnnie-O, features runway Fashion Show on opening night of the 2025 PGA Show

1/15/2025 2:17:00 AM|

The 2025 PGA Show, Jan. 21-24 in Orlando, Fla., will conclude the first day of exhibits on Wednesday, Jan. 22, with an Industry Welcome Reception, sponsored by Johnnie-O, featuring the annual runway Fashion Show at THE | RETREAT on the PGA Show Floor, located in Hall E at the Orange County Convention Center.

Live From PCMA CL 2025: What's New in Orlando

1/15/2025 2:11:00 AM|

From a new 100,000-square-foot ballroom at the Orange County Convention Center—among other improvements as part of an expansion breaking ground by 2026—to property updates such as the addition of 120,000 square feet of meeting space at The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, there’s lots going on in Orlando.

Visit Orlando Announces New Board Chair

1/14/2025 2:28:00 AM|

Visit Orlando announced the appointment of Barb Bowden as Chair of its Board of Directors through December 31, 2026. Previously serving as Chair-Elect, Bowden will now lead strategic guidance and act as a key advisor to Visit Orlando, a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to branding, marketing and selling the Orlando destination globally.

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