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Safety First at Informa’s First In-Person Fashion Event Since the Pandemic

3/10/2021 10:12:00 AM|

Informa Markets jumpstarted the return of in-person trade events with a successful fashion event last month at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Safety, business and fashion were front and center at the organizer’s first Magic Pop-Up event, a smaller-scale regional version of its keystone fashion event which typically takes place twice yearly in Las Vegas.

Orange County Convention Center Looks to Vaccine for a Shot at Fall Rebound

3/10/2021 10:04:00 AM|

The thaw of the pandemic freeze is bringing hope for several reasons. Not just a return to "normal," but the more on the Convention Center schedule means more opportunities for those laid off to return to work, not just at the center itself, but throughout the area.

The Shows Must Go On: Trio of Fashion Shows Prove to Be Stronger Together

2/25/2021 8:54:00 AM|

Three was certainly company at the Orange County Convention Center when a trio of fashion shows resumed in-person events in Orlando recently. MAGIC Pop-Up Orlando, OFFPRICE Orlando Market and WWIN Orlando Showcase, held Feb. 9-11, relied on three titans of the trade show industry — Informa Markets, Clarion Events and Tarsus Group — to present a unified front to ensure safety measures were upheld while important business was conducted.

Trade show tips: Experts share how 2021 Surf Expo succeeded during a pandemic

2/23/2021 3:55:00 PM|

The secret to hosting a successful in-person event during a global pandemic consists of something Orlando already is good at — partnerships and teamwork.

How the First Major B2B Trade Show So Far in 2021 Pulled It Off

2/19/2021 8:19:00 AM|

When Surf Expo — the first major B2B trade show in the U.S. in 2021 — opened at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in early January, it was more of a deep dive than a dip into in-person events during the pandemic. The show floor was 100,000 net square feet.

Momentum Builds on Trade Show Industry Restart

2/19/2021 8:18:00 AM|

Held last week at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center – a trio of fashion shows typically held in Las Vegas every winter, collaborated to offer onsite COVID-19 testing to ensure a safe experience at the shows for thousands of attendees and exhibitors. The shows were Tarsus Group’s Offprice Orlando Market, Informa Markets’ MAGIC Pop-up Orlando and Clarion Events’ WWIN Orlando Showcase.

Three Top Trade Show Organizers Fashion a New Collaboration in Orlando

2/12/2021 11:40:00 AM|

Industry leaders Informa Markets, Clarion Events and Tarsus Group have come together to produce MAGIC Pop Up Orlando, Womenswear in Nevada (WWIN) Orlando Showcase, and OFFPRICE, February 9-11, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando demonstrating how collaboration results in strength.

Health & Safety On-Site At GBTA Convention 2021 In Orlando, FL

2/10/2021 8:22:00 AM|

When GBTA Convention 2021 takes place in July 17-21, nearly 2 years will have passed since the business travel community has come together in person. As an attendee, you can rest assured that as we plan for the industry’s flagship event the safety of our attendees is our #1 top priority. Find out how GBTA and the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) will keep you safe during GBTA Convention 2021.

Orange County Tourist Tax Collection Goes up for 8th Consecutive Month

2/9/2021 8:23:00 AM|

Orange County tourism leaders are hopeful following a Tourist Development Tax report that's just out for December 2020, usually one of the busiest months in Central Florida.

Emerald Makes Waves with Surf Expo

2/8/2021 7:57:00 AM|

Emerald, owner of Surf Expo, celebrated another key milestone for both the organization and the expositions industry as a whole. Surf Expo, the largest and longest-running watersports and beach lifestyle marketplace, successfully staged its winter event January 6-8, 2021, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

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