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Posted By Ken Storey on Tue, Apr 20, 2021 at 4:02 PM click to enlarge Image via IAAPA | Facebook After shifting to a virtual version last year due to the ongoing pandemic, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announced its flagship expo will return to an in-person event this November. The annual tourism expo ranks among the largest events hosted by the Orange County Convention Center and has become a yearly opportunity for the region to showcase its largest industry. Previously known as the International Attractions Expo, the IAAPA Expo welcomes tens of thousands of attendees for a week of educational sessions, networking events, and more than half a million square feet of exhibition space.
Posted By Ken Storey on Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 11:36 AM click to enlarge Photo courtesy of Miosotis Jade via Creative Commons While the outlets and Disney Springs have seen some return of pre-pandemic crowd levels, many Central Florida shopping centers continue to struggle. The story isn’t one exclusive to the region as the nation grapples with the glut of underused retail and aging malls. Now, across metro Orlando, even some of the most popular shopping centers are undergoing significant updates to appeal to the consumers of the twenty-first century. click to enlarge Image via Ken Storey S