Skip to main content
X

  •  

    Convention
    Center
    Newsroom

Content Layout

Stay in the know.
Enter your email address to subscribe to the Orange County Convention Center’s newsletter.

 

Content Layout

Media Relations
At the Center of Hospitality

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.

Our communications team is available to support your needs. Please contact Marketing and Communications Manager Katarina Dos Santos at Katarina.DosSantos@occc.net.

Stay Connected
Join the OCCC mailing list to receive the latest news, updates, and insights about the Center of Hospitality.

  

In the News

Orlando Celebrates OCCC Groundbreaking

12/23/2025
NS Expansion
The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) celebrated the official groundbreaking of its Grand Concourse Expansion last week, Dec. 17. The transformative $560-million project will enhance the North-So...

Clean ’25: Exceeding Expectations

9/10/2025
Not only is North America’s largest textile care trade show back on its every other, odd-numbered year schedule, the 2025 edition staged at the Orange County Convention Center Aug. 23-26 bounced back...

July tourist-tax collections ‘heat up,’ break record in Orange County

9/8/2025
Tourist-tax collections in Orange County soared like the temperature in July, hitting the highest total ever on record for the month.

Must-Do Events at Surf Expo 2025: Complete Guide

9/5/2025
The energy at Surf Expo extends far beyond the traditional trade show floor. Running from Sept. 4 to 6 in the South Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, the show will also deli...

Orlando Boat Show floats into Central Florida this weekend with 600 boats

9/4/2025
Boaters of all backgrounds and interests will congregate at the Orange County Convention Center this weekend as the Orlando Boat Show floats into Central Florida once again.

Raleigh Joins New York City, Las Vegas, Chicago, Greater Miami in Boosting Sports Tourism with New Recreations and Events Attracting US and Canada Tourists, New Update is Here

8/22/2025
Raleigh joins New York City, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Greater Miami in boosting sports tourism with new recreations and events, attracting US and Canada tourists. The new update is here, and it shows h...

Small athletes, big impact

8/15/2025
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
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, performance...

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
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 ...

Amateur sports giant AAU relocates HQ to Orlando property

7/25/2025
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 buildin...

Functional Fabric Fair adds new winter edition

7/22/2025
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
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.

 

Latest Videos

OCCC | 2026 Sustainability Overview

OCCC | 2026 Sustainability Overview

OCCC Expansion | Turner School of Construction

OCCC Expansion | Turner School of Construction

2026 Gotha Middle School Donation - NAHB IBS

2026 Gotha Middle School Donation - NAHB IBS

2026 Pet Alliance - Global Pet Expo Donation

2026 Pet Alliance - Global Pet Expo Donation

OCCC x Sodexo Live! | Women's History Month Feature 2026

OCCC x Sodexo Live! | Women's History Month Feature 2026

OCCC | Know Before You Go - Food & Beverage - Sodexo Live!

OCCC | Know Before You Go - Food & Beverage - Sodexo Live!

OCCC Hosts Its Great Solar Celebration for Earth Month

OCCC Hosts Its Great Solar Celebration for Earth Month

OCCC | Fiscal Year 2025-2026 - Q2 Recap

OCCC | Fiscal Year 2025-2026 - Q2 Recap

OCCC | Grand Concourse First Look

OCCC | Grand Concourse First Look

OCCC | 2025 Recap

OCCC | 2025 Recap

OCCC | Where Grand Meets Unbelievable

OCCC | Where Grand Meets Unbelievable

OCCC | FY 24-25 Recap

OCCC | FY 24-25 Recap

OCCC | Chapin Theater

OCCC | Chapin Theater

OCCC | Know Before You Go - What To Bring

OCCC | Know Before You Go - What To Bring

OCCC | Know Before You Go - Navigating The Center

OCCC | Know Before You Go - Navigating The Center

Press Kit

Press Releases

OCCC Goes Platinum: North-South Building Earns Top LEED Certification

8/18/2026
The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North-South Building has achieved LEED v4.1 O + M (Operations + Maintenance) recertification at the Platinum level, the highest level awarded by the U.S. Gre...

FALL BOATING SEASON BEGINS AT THE ORLANDO BOAT SHOW

8/18/2026
As Floridians look ahead to some of the year’s most enjoyable months on the water, the Orlando Boat Show offers boaters and boating-curious families an opportunity to explore what’s new for the seas...

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT TO DEBUT ALL-NEW MEETING & EVENTS VENUE – CELESTIAL EXPO – AT ITS NEWEST THEME PARK, UNIVERSAL EPIC UNIVERSE, IN 2027

6/26/2026
Next year, Universal Orlando Resort will debut Celestial Expo – an all-new event space at Universal Epic Universe located in the Celestial Park area of the park. The new venue will join the collectio...

AAU and Orange County Convention Center Prepare to Set New Mark for World’s Largest Volleyball Tournament

6/12/2026
More than 75,970 athletes, parents, coaches, and spectators will travel to the Orange County Convention Center for the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

AAU Basketball Hosts the 2026 AAU Memorial Day Classic

5/12/2026
The summer season begins with more than 690 teams competing in Orlando, Florida

Orange County Convention Center Celebrates the Completion of One of Florida’s Largest Rooftop Solar Arrays

5/6/2026
The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has reached an exciting clean energy milestone with the completion of its 2.2 Megawatt (MW) rooftop solar installation, which is one of the largest of its ki...

Orange County Convention Center Supports Local Small Businesses Through Partnership with Turner School of Construction Management

5/1/2026
NS Expansion
The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is proud to continue its partnership with Turner Construction Company as participants of the Turner School of Construction Management (TSCM) gain the tools, ...

Orange County Convention Center Announces Appointment of Heather Peeples as Fiscal & Operational Support Manager

1/26/2026
The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Peeples as its new Fiscal and Operational Support Manager. Peeples was officially appointed by Orange Count...

Orange County Convention Center Celebrates Grand Concourse Expansion Groundbreaking

12/17/2025
NS Expansion
Expansion
The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) celebrated the official groundbreaking of its Grand Concourse Expansion – a transformative $560-million project that will enhance the North-South Building w...

Orlando-Based Organization, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), Wins Prestigious Economic Impact Award

11/26/2025
The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) had its premier event honored as 2025 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management (SDM). The world’s largest volleyball tournament,...

 

Service & Links
Get In Touch

Orange County Convention Center

P.O. Box 691509

Orlando, FL 32869-1509

   Get Directions

Phone :

Toll Free :

Follow Us:

(407) 685-9800

(800) 345-9845