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Welcome to the Orange County Convention Center’s (OCCC) Newsroom, where you can find the latest updates, news releases, and essential resources for members of the media. Explore key information about the OCCC, including recent improvements, notable events, and sustainability initiatives that showcase our commitment to excellence in Orange County.

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In the News

Orlando: An Ever-Evolving Meeting Destination

For the seventh year, Orlando has secured top billing on Cvent’s list of the best meeting destinations in the U.S. It should come as no surprise, though, as Orlando is home to not only one of the cou...

Industry welcome reception, sponsored by Johnnie-O, features runway Fashion Show on opening night of the 2025 PGA Show

The 2025 PGA Show, Jan. 21-24 in Orlando, Fla., will conclude the first day of exhibits on Wednesday, Jan. 22, with an Industry Welcome Reception, sponsored by Johnnie-O, featuring the annual runway F...

Live From PCMA CL 2025: What's New in Orlando

From a new 100,000-square-foot ballroom at the Orange County Convention Center—among other improvements as part of an expansion breaking ground by 2026—to property updates such as the addition of 12...

Visit Orlando Announces New Board Chair

Visit Orlando announced the appointment of Barb Bowden as Chair of its Board of Directors through December 31, 2026. Previously serving as Chair-Elect, Bowden will now lead strategic guidance and act ...

Central Florida leaders work toward the next phase for SunRail, Sunshine Corridor

In May 2024, SunRail celebrated its 10-year anniversary, with trains running 61 miles across 17 stations in Volusia, Seminole, Orange, and Osceola counties.The original vision for the commuter-rail li...

Orange County hotel tax revenue hits highest amount on record for November

There’s good news for Orlando’s tourism industry. November’s tourist development tax (TDT) generated the highest revenue for the month ever, Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond said.

Surf Expo Kicks Off 2025 with Fresh Opportunities and Industry Enthusiasm

The highly anticipated Surf Expo returns to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, from January 8–10, 2025, bringing together the best in watersports and coastal lifestyle industrie...

Florida fire agencies ready to assist California in wildfire response efforts

Fire agencies in Florida are standing by, ready to respond in California if they get a call for help.

PGA 2025 Innovation District

The new ‘Innovation District’ will be the epicenter of cutting-edge new products and revolutionary inventions at the annual PGA Show, the world’s largest gathering of the global golf industry, Janu...

SNAXPO looking to expand for 2025 show at OCCC

Today’s consumer is snacking more than ever. Fifty-six percent of Americans say they can’t finish the day without a snack, and snacks now account for half of all eating occasions, according to the H...

NBA G League Fan Day

The NBA G League Winter Showcase presented by The General Insurance is the NBA G League’s annual in-season scouting event, when all teams converge in one city to play in front of NBA general managers...

Orlando sports commission's Jason Siegel on Olympics, FIFA, big wins

Orlando’s sports scene keeps on winning thanks to team championships, new and returning events and ongoing investment in local sports venues.

 

Latest Videos

FOX 35 | Surf Expo 2025

WESH 2 | EV Charging Station Commemoration

News 13 | IAAPA at OCCC

News 13 | MEGACON 2025 at OCCC

News 13 | Orange County ESOL Pilot Program Expansion

WFTV 9 | OCCC Economic Impact

WFTV 9 | GSX Security Conference to discuss issues at 2024 conference

WFTV 9 | OCCC x OUC Charging Stations

News 13 | Orlando Boat Show Day 2

FOX35 | Orlando Boat Show Day 2

FOX35 | Orlando Boat Show Live - 2

FOX35 | Orlando Boat Show Live

WESH 2 | Orlando Boat Show at OCCC (Interview)

WFTV 9 | Central Florida Kids and Family Expo

WESH 2 | Central Florida Kids and Family Expo

WFTV 9 | Central Florida Kids and Family Expo at OCCC

News 13 | State of the County at OCCC

WESH 2 | State of the County at OCCC

WTFV 9 | A Gift for Teaching Backpack Event

FOX35 | David Martin visits NPE

News 13 | Sunshine Corridor Planning and Costs

FOX 35 | Lynx bus route with stops at OCCC

WESH 2 News | Orlando Boat Show Interview with General Manager

FOX 35 | AKA serving in Orlando and Convention at OCCC

News13 | February TDT Update and MEGACON Impact

FOX 35 | MegaCon Start Date

WESH 2 | Space Congress Convention

WESH 2 | SpaceCom 2024

NEWS 13 | MegaCon Preview

FOX 35 | PGA Show with David Martin

ABC7 | Assistant Security Supervisor Eric Ocasio featured for heroic actions

Golf Channel | PGA Show at OCCC

WKMG | Student Activity at VMX

WKMG | VMX Drone Show

WESH 2 | Florida Wedding Expo

NEWS 13 | MLK Event at OCCC

WESH 2 | MLK Event at OCCC

FOX 35 | MLK Event at OCCC

WESH 2 | Florida Wedding Expo Interview

FOX 35 | David Martin at Surf Expo 2024

WESH 2 | Orlando Home and Garden Show at OCCC

WESH 2 | OCCC Hosts Lockheed Martin Presentation to Help Veterans

FOX 35 | AKC National Championships 2023 with David Martin

WESH 2 | IAAPA 2023 Lights Up The Convention Center Floor

WKMG 6 | Theme Park Enthusiasts Gather for IAAPA 2023

WFTV 9 | Record-Breaking Drone Show at The OCCC

FOX35 | IAAPA with David Martin

WESH 2 | IAAPA Day 3

WESH 2 | IAAPA at OCCC

News 13 | IAAPA Drone Show