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Orange County Convention Center, The Center of Hospitality

11/12/2020 8:38:00 AM|

Following a three-pronged strategy, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando was the first in the nation to operate under modified operations by implementing its Recovery and Resiliency Guidelines, achieving Global Biorisk Advisory Council’s (GBAC) Star Accreditation and launching a pioneering collaboration with Orlando Health for a new medical concierge program that provides an industry-defining standard on how conventions will operate in the future.

Orange County Convention Center Launches New Innovative Virtual Executive Studio

11/12/2020 8:29:00 AM|

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art digital broadcast center for hybrid conventions and tradeshows, the OCCC Executive Studio.

Convention center rebuilds events schedule with first-time shows, millions in new biz

11/10/2020 4:05:00 PM|

The Orange County Convention Center still is securing new business, regardless of the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Can Exhibitions and Events be Made Safe Again?

10/30/2020 2:03:00 PM|

Drawing 1,400 attendees and 250 live exhibitors from the live-events industry, the Together Again Expo experiments with a variety of preventive measures, from temperature checks to socially distanced seating, to create a template for safer face-to-face marketing.

Orlando’s Winterfest & Holiday Market Expects 10,000 Visitors Per Day

10/30/2020 8:06:00 AM|

Alliance Nationwide Exposition’s Mark Yuska is sprinkling holiday cheer on the city of Orlando as the organizer of a brand new event, Orlando Winterfest & Holiday Market, to be held December 3-6 at the Orange County Convention Center.

Events Are On Track at the Orange County Convention Center

10/30/2020 8:00:00 AM|

Mark Tester was excited about starting his new job as executive director at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). His plan for the first 60 days was to immerse himself in the operation and determine how the facility operated, how the team provided service to customers, and what improvements he might be able to make at the helm.

Orange County's convention biz eyes major events coming in fall and winter

10/29/2020 12:27:00 PM|

The winter season may bring some holiday cheer to Orlando's convention industry.

Get set for the holidays with Winterfest & Holiday Market in Orlando

10/22/2020 8:56:00 AM|

Looking for a magical Holiday experience in Orlando this December? Look no further than Winterfest & Holiday Market at the Orange County Convention Center for four days of pure festive fun, entertainment and shopping.

Alliance Nationwide Exposition Launches Holiday Gift Consumer Show at the Orange County Convention Center

10/22/2020 8:48:00 AM|

From Dec. 3-6, general service contractor Alliance Nationwide Exposition will launch Orlando Winterfest 2020 at Orange County Convention Center.

VenuesNow All-Stars: Mark Tester

10/21/2020 1:13:00 PM|

Taking the helm of North America’s second-largest convention center would have been a tall enough order. Throw in a global pandemic and the challenge became something Orange County (Fla.) Convention Center Executive Director Mark Tester, who assumed that role in February, didn’t bargain for.

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