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Orange County leaders decide how to spend tourist tax money

10/3/2023 9:00:00 AM|

Orange County commissioners approved spending roughly $793 million in excess tourist development tax dollars on Tuesday.

Surf Expo Hangs Ten With Exhibitors and Attendees

10/2/2023 4:27:00 PM|

The surf was up in Orange County—as in Orlando, Fla.—for Surf Expo, the world’s largest and longest-running watersports, beach and resort lifestyle trade show.

50 Most Powerful People of 2023: Tourism & Transportation

10/2/2023 9:24:00 AM|

Tourism and transportation are the lifeblood of Central Florida, driving economic prosperity and connectivity.

USA Fencing to host Olympics qualifying event in Orlando

9/22/2023 10:25:00 AM|

USA Fencing has chosen Orlando to host its October North American Cup, bringing more sports tourism business to the region.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings discusses issues important to the county

9/18/2023 10:43:00 AM|

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings speaks with Spectrum News 13 about the prep/dry run for Hurricane Idalia, Orlo Vista flood mitigation, the Orange County Convention Center expansion and the county's transportation infrastructure needs.

NBA G League and Hyatt Announce Multi-Year Sponsorship That Brings 2023 NBA G League Winter Showcase to Orlando

9/15/2023 3:39:00 PM|

The NBA G League and Hyatt today announced a new multi-year sponsorship that makes Hyatt the Official Integrated Resort Partner of the NBA G League.

Heading to Surf Expo This Week? Here’s 6 Events You Won’t Want to Miss

9/6/2023 4:14:00 PM|

Watersports and beach lifestyle tradeshow Surf Expo is gearing up to kick off its Sept. 7-9 event this week at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and along with it, a full lineup of events and education.

Themed Experience and Attractions Academic Symposium returns to Orlando November 17

9/5/2023 4:38:00 PM|

TEAAS 2023 is the only academic event that brings together academic scholarship on themed experiences and attractions in an exciting one-day symposium featuring presentations from a variety of academic fields.

OUC Opens Robinson EV Recharge Mobility Hub

8/29/2023 3:01:00 PM|

Last month, the Orlando Utilities Commission officially opened the Robinson Recharge Mobility Hub, one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Florida.

WEIMA becomes the official recycler of NPE2024

8/23/2023 11:54:00 AM|

WEIMA has been named the official recycler of NPE2024, produced by PLASTICS.

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