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Announcing Visit Orlando’s Travel & Tourism Event!

We’re excited to invite you to Visit Orlando’s Travel & Tourism Event. Together, we’ll celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week and honor the incredible industry professionals whose passion and dedication drive the success of Central Florida’s tourism community. This special gathering will highlight the people, partnerships, and progress that make our destination thrive.

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Event Details

When

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Where

Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse | Valencia Ballroom

9800 International Dr, Orlando, Florida, 32819, USA

Parking

Complimentary self-parking is available in the Orange County Convention Center West Concourse Parking Lot.

Guest Speakers

Michael James Scott

Michael James Scott Broadway actor and singer

Michael James Scott grew up in Orlando and found his calling at Dr. Phillips High School's Visual and Performing Arts Program. He trained with Ann Reinking's Broadway Theatre Project and went on to earn his BFA from Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts. Michael has been in more than ten Broadway shows and became the longest-running actor to play The Genie in Disney's Aladdin—more than 4,000 performances across four productions on three continents, earning Australia's prestigious Helpmann Award along the way. Michael currently stars as Nurse Dubois in ABC's hit reboot of Scrubs and co-hosts the podcast HypeFriend. He has never forgotten where it all started.
Geoff Freeman

Geoff Freeman President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association

As president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, Freeman serves as the leading advocate for the $1.3 trillion U.S. travel and hospitality industry. He is focused on advancing the industry’s full recovery from COVID‑19, strengthening its competitiveness, and positioning travel as a critical driver of economic growth in the United States. Freeman also served as COO of U.S. Travel from 2011–2013, helping secure passage of the bipartisan Travel Promotion Act and contributing to the creation of TSA PreCheck. A veteran association executive, Freeman is known for driving organizational growth and securing major policy victories across multiple industries.
Adam Ochman

Adam Ochman Global Head of Wanderlab @ Tripadvisor

Adam Ochman joined Tripadvisor in 2021 where he founded Wanderlab, the company’s first brand studio. Comprised of strategists, creatives, producers, and more, Wanderlab provides brand partners with cutting-edge innovation & content rooted in data. Adam has more than a decade of leadership experience in the Marketing, Native/Branded Content and Digital Media world. Most recently, Adam served as Senior Vice President of Marketing & Strategy at Leaf Group where he helped build and manage the firm’s Marketing Solutions offering.

Schedule

Time

Event

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Registration & Networking 

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Visit Orlando’s Travel & Tourism Event

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