The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) earned the Center of Excellence designation by Exhibitor Magazine, joining the 2023 list of the country’s elite event and meeting venues.

Honoring the best large and small trade show venues, this prestigious list recognizes winners based on a variety of criteria including facility and functionality, location and accommodations, service and execution, upgrades and expansions, and awards and industry participation.

The Centers of Excellence list is an important resource for event planners, show organizers and exhibition managers throughout the U.S. Recognized for four consecutive years, the OCCC continues to enhance its facility and lead the convention and trade shows industry.

“The Center’s state-of-the-art facilities and immensely dedicated staff allow us to provide the unrivalled customer service we are known for,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “Our award-winning team is committed to creating Transformational Experiences for our clients, partners, stakeholders and guests.”

During its 2021-2022 fiscal year, the OCCC continued to set the industry standard by welcoming a total of 159 events with approximately 1.4 million attendees, bringing in an estimated $2.3 billion in economic impact for the region.

With its customizable spaces, 40 years of leadership in the business, world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships, The Center of Hospitality is widely regarded as a premier venue and meetings destination.

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About the Orange County Convention Center

The award-winning Orange County Convention Center provides approximately $3 billion in economic impact to Central Florida annually. In recent years, the Convention Center has averaged nearly 200 events, including 115 conventions and tradeshows that attract more than 1.5 million attendees to the region each year. For more information about the Orange County Convention Center, visit www.occc.net.