Orlando has become one of the busiest trade show cities in the United States. Home to the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), the second-largest convention facility in the country, the city hosts hundreds of events every year across industries from healthcare and technology to food and entertainment. For exhibitors, Orlando isn’t just a destination, it’s a strategic hub for reaching East Coast audiences.
Why Orlando Matters for Exhibitors
The OCCC alone welcomes more than 1.5 million attendees annually, making it one of the most important venues in North America. But Orlando’s appeal goes beyond its size:
- Geographic reach – Convenient access to major East Coast and Southeast markets.
- International draw – Strong flight connections bring in attendees from Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
- Cost savings – Compared to some U.S. cities, Orlando offers lower hotel and venue costs.
- Exhibitor infrastructure – Local labor, freight, and rental networks make exhibiting smoother.
For exhibitors looking to expand their presence on the East Coast, Orlando offers both scale and efficiency.
How Absolute Exhibits Supports Exhibitors in Orlando
Absolute Exhibits expanded into Orlando to better serve clients at East Coast venues. By operating locally, we give exhibitors the same level of service they’ve come to expect in Las Vegas, with the added advantage of reduced shipping and faster logistics.
Our Orlando capabilities include:
- Over $1 million in rental inventory, including AV, furniture, and flooring
- A complete in-house graphics printing department
- Skilled I&D crews with senior builders and installers familiar with OCCC requirements
- Local trucking for cost-efficient delivery to Orlando and other East Coast venues
With both Las Vegas and Orlando facilities, Absolute Exhibits covers exhibitors coast to coast.
The Advantage of Local Logistics
One of the biggest costs in exhibiting is freight. Shipping an exhibit from the West Coast to the East Coast adds thousands of dollars to a budget. With an Orlando hub, exhibitors can:
- Reduce freight costs by staging locally
- Shorten turnaround times between shows
- Minimize risk of delays from cross-country shipping
- Simplify logistics for multiple East Coast events in a season
Whether you’re headed to Orlando, Miami Beach, Atlanta, New York, or Washington, D.C., staging out of Orlando helps exhibitors control costs while maintaining exhibit quality.
Coast-to-Coast Coverage
As we continue to grow, Absolute Exhibits mirrors the model of our Las Vegas facility in Orlando. That means exhibitors can expect:
- Custom design and fabrication
- Rental exhibits with modern finishes
- Project management and I&D
- In-house graphics and AV support
For clients, the result is consistency across every venue, whether your show is in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Orlando, Düsseldorf, or São Paulo.
Final Thought
Orlando is more than just a sunny destination—it’s a strategic hub for trade shows on the East Coast. With local facilities, in-house resources, and dedicated crews, Absolute Exhibits helps clients save money, simplify logistics, and deliver standout exhibits at the OCCC and beyond.
