Important Housing Dates
Monday, May 4 - Sponsor Housing Opens
Wednesday, June 3 - Exhibitor Housing Opens
Wednesday, June 24 - Housing Opens for All Attendees
Visa Guidelines
We want to ensure that you have the best and most up-to-date information to help you prepare to travel to the show. Wait times may vary based on many factors, so we strongly recommend that you begin this application process as early as possible to avoid delays.
Attending a professional event, like the Global Show, is a recognized and authorized activity under the B1 Visa category.
- If you are an exhibitor and require a “letter of invitation” to secure your visa, email member services to request one.
- If you are an attendee, you must register online and will then receive your letter of invitation in your confirmation email. If you need your name or passport details added, please email member services.
You can find specific information about the visa application process here.
Feel free to review these additional visa resources:
Hotel Cancellations
All cancellations, date, and name changes must have been received by Friday, August 28. After this date, the IFPA Hotel Reservations Office will continue to process reservations and changes subject to hotel availability.
Deposits became non-refundable after September 11, 2026.
Questions?
Contact Expovision with any questions regarding your hotel accommodations.
Email: ifpahotels@expovision.com
Phone: (866) 774-0457
Hotel Scam Warnings
Please be aware of housing poachers that have been contacting exhibitors about booking hotel rooms for The Global Produce & Floral Show. Expovision is the only company that is officially sanctioned by IFPA to book hotel rooms on behalf of its exhibitors and attendees as the IFPA Housing Office for Global Produce & Floral Show. We are NOT working with any other outside companies to provide housing details, nor do we provide them with your contact information. Please ignore these pirating emails/calls. Those who opt for alternatives to the IFPA negotiated rates may find themselves at risk.
Rooms should be reserved and confirmed only through Expovision to ensure that your reservations are guaranteed and that you receive the discounted group rates negotiated by IFPA. IFPA and the official Housing Office can only assist guests prior to and onsite that have booked rooms within the official room blocks.
Airport Information
The closest airport to the Orange County Convention Center is Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Convention Center Parking
For attendees who plan on driving, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) operates on-site vehicle parking at both West and North-South Buildings. Additional parking is also offered at the Destination Parkway Garage.
Parking rates vary upon vehicle size and entry time. Parking spaces operate on a first-come, first-served basis. For those who plan on driving to the convention center, event-specific parking areas will be listed on roadway signage on International Drive, Universal Boulevard and the surrounding area.
The OCCC is cashless and accepts Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay and Google Pay. If you would like a receipt for your parking transaction, please visit receiptdownload.com.
For questions and additional information, contact Parking@occc.net or call +1 (407) 685-5825.
Overnight parking is not allowed at the OCCC.
Questions?