Orange County Convention Center, Convention center in International Drive District, Orlando, United States.
The Orange County Convention Center is a large venue in Orlando designed to host exhibitions, conferences, and events of all sizes. The facility features multiple interconnected buildings with exhibition halls, meeting rooms, and multipurpose spaces for different types of gatherings.
The venue opened in 1983 after a 1977 state law allowed counties to collect a special tax for tourism development. This tax funding enabled the construction of the facility and established it as a major economic driver for the region.
The center draws people from around the world to gatherings ranging from trade shows to sports events, creating spaces where communities meet and exchange ideas. Visitors often come to discover new products, connect with peers, or experience performances across many industries.
The center is located about 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport and is easily accessible by car. Visitors can navigate the facility with help from information desks and a mobile app that guides them to specific halls and meeting spaces.
The west side of the complex once housed an arena where performers like Madonna and Whitney Houston took the stage. In 1996 this venue was converted into exhibition space to better serve the facility's growing needs for trade shows and exhibitions.
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