OCCC in the News

Catch up on the latest news and all of the exciting things happening inside and around the award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) and the International Drive Convention District.

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Small athletes, big impact

8/15/2025 9:18:00 AM|

Youth sports and the tourism component of travel sports continue to boom, becoming a significant economic driver and spurring new development.

Animate! Orlando draws fans for a celebration of all things animated

8/13/2025 2:39:00 PM|

Animate! Orlando, at the Orange County Convention Center — a three-day celebration of all things animated presented by GalaxyCon, featuring autograph sessions with animated film notables, performances, fan panels and more — kicked off on Friday and is in full swing this weekend through Sunday.

If you are planning for any event in 2025, then consider these Convention Centres for a Successful Meeting and Exhibition in US, Here are These

7/25/2025 3:23:00 PM|

If you are planning for any event in 2025, then consider these convention centers for a successful meeting and exhibition in the U.S. The stakes are higher than ever as businesses and industries gear up for a year packed with opportunities, innovations, and global connections.

Amateur sports giant AAU relocates HQ to Orlando property

7/25/2025 3:19:00 PM|

The Amateur Athletic Union has bought an Orlando-area property to host its headquarters. The Lake Buena Vista-based amateur sports organization bought property with a 37,456-square-foot office building at 13705 International Drive South from Burbank, California-based Partners Federal Credit Union for $10.25 million.

Functional Fabric Fair adds new winter edition

7/22/2025 3:45:00 PM|

Functional Fabric Fair, part of the Performance Days group of textile exhibitions, will expand its portfolio in 2026 with a new winter edition taking place in Orlando, Florida.

The National Center for Simulation Honors Two Pioneering Leaders in 2025 Modeling & Simulation Hall of Fame Induction

7/22/2025 3:39:00 PM|

The National Center for Simulation (NCS) will induct two exceptional leaders into its 2025 Modeling & Simulation Hall of Fame: Elizabeth Baron and the late Walt Chambers.

The Fisherman Magazine at ICAST – New Product Reviews for ’25 & ’26

7/22/2025 3:36:00 PM|

The Fisherman team just returned from a week at ICAST ’25 in Orlando, FL and we can’t wait to introduce you to some of the latest, greatest new products from the recreational fishing industry! Billed as the World’s Largest Sportfishing Trade Show, ICAST is only open to manufacturers, buyers and the outdoor media.

ICAST Day One And The Most Exciting Fishing Gear For 2026

7/22/2025 3:27:00 PM|

The first official day of the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) trade show in Orlando, Florida, brought together 500 vendors to show off their newest products for fishing. Inside the massive Orange County Convention Center, the Kayak Angler editorial team scoured miles of booths and displays to find the hottest tackle and gear for our unique corner of the sport.

Orlando sees record hotel tax collections as Epic Universe opens, despite industry challenges

7/8/2025 4:12:00 PM|

Orlando got a peek at how Universal’s newest theme park has affected Orlando’s hotel tax collections, thanks to a new report released July 7.

Epic impact: Orange County tourist tax collections hit record for month of May

7/8/2025 4:09:00 PM|

For the first time since its May grand opening, new numbers are spotlighting the economic surge that Universal Epic Universe is fueling in Orange County.

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