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Citizens help decide how to spend county tourism tax

10/23/2023 2:18:00 PM|

Orange County, Fla.’s Tourist Development Tax (TDT) reinvests revenue from the area’s attractions back into entertainment, simultaneously drawing in even more visitors and giving back to the community.

Vision Expo East Will End Its New York City Run in 2024

10/20/2023 4:51:00 PM|

So long, New York City. Vision Expo is taking its talents to Central Florida. In a stunning move announced Thursday, Oct. 19, The Vision Council and RX, co-owners of Vision Expo, have decided to change venues for the crown jewel event on the North American ophthalmic calendar.

Walk among the dinosaurs: Jurassic Quest takes over Orange County Convention Center

10/20/2023 4:15:00 PM|

Take a step back in time and admire the giants that once walked the Earth.

Jurassic Quest live tour coming to Orlando this weekend

10/20/2023 4:13:00 PM|

The largest and most realistic traveling dinosaur experience in North America will make a three-day visit to Orlando this weekend.

The Vision Council and RX Announce That Vision Expo East Will Move Permanently to Orlando in 2025

10/20/2023 3:55:00 PM|

After 38 years in New York City, Vision Expo East will permanently relocate to Orlando, Florida for the February 19–22, 2025 show, The Vision Council and RX, co-owners of Vision Expo, announced today.

Orange County Convention Center, Home of the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships, Approved for Expansion

10/20/2023 3:46:00 PM|

The Amateur Athletic Union is happy to announce our partners at the Orange County Convention Center have been approved for the Phase 5A completion of the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC).

Vision Expo East is moving, new host city for 2025 and beyond

10/20/2023 3:40:00 PM|

The Vision Council and RX, co-owners of Vision Expo, announced that in 2025 and beyond, Vision Expo East (VEE) will be moved to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, after nearly 40 years of taking place at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, New York.

2024 PGA Show hosts golf’s top brands in Orlando, Jan. 23-26

10/19/2023 3:47:00 PM|

Nearly 1,000 of golf’s top brands will showcase their newest innovations in equipment, technology, fashion, accessories, training aids and golf-related services to thousands of PGA of America Golf Professionals, golf retailers and influential industry leaders from around the world at the 71st PGA Show in Orlando, Jan. 23-26, 2024.

DAVE BAUTISTA NAMED HONORARY AMBASSADOR OF 2023 OLYMPIA WEEKEND

10/19/2023 2:33:00 PM|

Long before he became a WWE champion, an action star, and a Hollywood leading man, Dave Bautista’s rise to fame started in the gym, where he lived the transformative life of a serious bodybuilder.

Coverings 2023: The premier North American tile expo sees a jump in attendance from exhibitors and attendees

10/18/2023 2:46:00 PM|

Up 50% over last year, attendance at this year’s Coverings rivaled pre-pandemic numbers. The aisles bustled as booths filled with the 27,000 eventgoers, who converged in Orlando to see the new releases of more than 1,000 exhibitors from 40 different countries.

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