OCCC Hosts Largest Tile, Stone and Wood Flooring Trade Show
July 20, 2021
Coverings, the largest international ceramic tile, natural stone conference and showcase in North America, recently took place at The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida. Nearly 10,000 attendees registered for the event, which features the latest trends, innovations and products in the tile and stone industry. The event was managed by Taffy Event Strategies
Held from July 7-9, Coverings 2021 co-located with the National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) 2021 Wood Flooring Expo, which also welcomed nearly 2,500 attendees to its expo.
“We have enjoyed an outstanding relationship with Coverings and NWFA, and we are honored to continue our valued relationship as the industry’s premier tradeshow partner,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “The Center of Hospitality is excited to welcome back thousands of leading tile, stone and wood flooring professionals and showcase how the Center is doing Business Better than Usual.”
After a two-year hiatus, Coverings 2021 attendees and exhibitors were given the opportunity to reconnect with peers in-person, while also exploring international pavilions, show floor exhibits, live installation demos, educational sessions and discovering new products, applications and techniques from leading industry organizations.
“Coverings 2021 was a successful and highly productive event for our exhibitors and attendees alike,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the event management company for Coverings. “The regional, national and international feedback we received from architects, designers, distributors, retailers, contractors, and installers was that Coverings well-served them as the year’s must-see tile and stone industry event.”
Complimentary educational opportunities included Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and demonstrations, roundtables, live interviews with industry thought-leaders, and industry forums. Coverings’ top-rated education is geared to provide attendees with the knowledge, solutions and business-building resources required to excel in the tile and stone industry in 2021 and beyond.
Coverings is slated to return to the OCCC in 2023, 2025, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
“We were very pleased with the results of co-locating with Coverings for our Expo this year, and the feedback from attendees and our exhibitors has been fantastic,” says Michael Martin, president and CEO of the NWFA. “While COVID-19 had its impacts and restrictions, the level of engagement and the quality of interactions had at this year’s NWFA Expo was unparalleled.”