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First Auto Show Since Start Of Pandemic Safely Takes Place

1/29/2021 5:46:00 PM|

It can be done! The first auto show since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic successfully took place December 18-20, 2020, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), in Orlando, Florida.

Mr. Olympia Shows the Way to a Safe & Strong F2F Show

1/26/2021 1:24:00 PM|

On November 18, 2020 (exactly one month prior to show opening), Dan Solomon, the president of Mr. Olympia, posted a video on Instagram, announcing that Mr. Olympia weekend would move from Las Vegas to Orlando.

U.S. Convention Centers Transform Into Mega Vaccinations Sites

1/25/2021 10:07:00 AM|

As the pandemic continues to keep many event facilities closed or under-utilized, convention centers across the U.S. are finding new life and purpose by transforming their empty exhibit halls into mass state-run COVID-19 vaccinations sites.

Convention Centers Pivot to Offer a Shot of Hope

1/18/2021 9:15:00 AM|

With ample space, experience with logistics facilitating large crowds, and stringent health and safety protocols in place, Convention Center's offer the ideal setting for safely vaccinating large groups of people.

Cool Concepts at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center

1/6/2021 1:56:00 PM|

During the past 30 years, the West Building's food courts received only minor modifications. The OCCC and its foodservice contractor, Centerplate, a Sodexo company, decided the time had come to elevate the level of hospitality offered to guests and attendees by developing new, contemporary dining experiences.