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Convention center exec: Meetings biz ready to take off in second half of 2021

6/23/2021 4:17:00 PM|

The Orange County Convention Center is seeing an uptick in trade shows slated for the rest of this year — a major sign that the tourism and travel industry is loosening the Covid-19 pandemic's grip on the economy.

The Summer Event Season is Heating Up at OCCC

6/10/2021 10:53:00 AM|

The weather isn’t the only thing that is heating up in Orlando, as the Orange County Convention Center is hosting a full roster in June. The month kicked off with the Vision Expo East from June 2-5, with more than 200 exhibiting companies. It was the first large-scale, in-person trade show for the vision care community since 2019 and brought together thousands of industry members. For 35 years, Vision Expo East has been the premier event for ophthalmic professionals, where eye care meets eyewea...

Calendar filling up at Orange County Convention Center

6/10/2021 9:49:00 AM|

For months, parts of the Orange County Convention Center were transformed into mass coronavirus testing and vaccination sites to help serve the community during the pandemic, treating thousands of people on a daily basis. Those sites are now closed as Florida returns to normalcy, and major events return.

Thousands expected at first big event at Orange County Convention Center

6/4/2021 12:14:00 PM|

On Wednesday, thousands of people will start arriving in Central Florida for the first big event at the Orange County Convention Center. Nearby restaurants and businesses say they’re already seeing a boost in business.

The Future of Shows

6/4/2021 12:14:00 PM|

As the percentage of the population getting vaccinated against Covid-19 continues to increase in the United States and around the world, Soundings Trade Only reached out to stateside and international show directors and administrators to discuss plans for 2021 and 2022.

Orange County Convention Center gears up for comeback after canceled conventions last year

6/4/2021 12:11:00 PM|

Officials at the Orange County Convention Center say, starting in June, their normal stream of conventions will be coming back to Central Florida. That's good news for local business owners.

OCCC’s Janice Reindl Receives Award

5/28/2021 9:03:00 AM|

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, along with Florida Department of Health in Orange County Director Dr. Raul Pino recognized Orange County Convention Center Event Manager Janice Reindl with Orange County’s Public Health Hero Award at the Orlando International Airport.

Orlando Innovates for Safe Meeting

5/21/2021 9:53:00 AM|

Orlando’s commitment to hosting safe and successful meetings despite the challenges of the pandemic indicate a robust recovery for the destination and a strong 2022. Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has hosted more than 60 live, in-person events since the beginning of the pandemic, showcasing for the industry how live events can be safely and successfully hosted in the destination.

Orange County Convention Center Event Manager Janice Reindl Recognized with Public Health Hero Award for Vaccination Site Efforts

5/20/2021 12:51:00 PM|

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, along with Florida Department of Health in Orange County Director Dr. Raul Pino recognized Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) Event Manager Janice Reindl with Orange County’s Public Health Hero Award yesterday afternoon at the Orlando International Airport. Reindl has served as the Event Manager for the COVID-19 mass vaccination site at the OCCC for the last five months.

Orange County Convention Center Looking To Hire 150 Part-Time Workers Ahead Of Busy Summer Months

5/18/2021 9:32:00 AM|

The Convention Center is planning on hiring an additional 70 full-time workers at the beginning of 2022. The part-time positions are in fields like event set-up, lighting and sound, and administrative support. The Convention Center’s Executive Director Mark Tester says some of these jobs require training, others don’t.

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