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Articles tagged “disney parks”

Tourism

Disney World’s Self-Governance Could Be Upended In Ongoing Battle With Florida Governor

Disney World and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are in an ongoing battle about control of the park. Disney's future developments face possible curtailment as a new bill targets its ability to self-govern the area around its theme parks.

Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine, Reuters | 1 year ago

Disney World’s Self-Governance Could Be Upended In Ongoing Battle With Florida Governor

Tourism

Augmented Reality Could Bring New Life to History Tourism

History is a unique asset for every destination, but often one that doesn't elicit a lot of excitement from travelers, especially as they continue to trend toward unique travel experiences. Augmented reality and virtual reality could be an unlock for destinations that want to leverage more of their rich pasts.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

Augmented Reality Could Bring New Life to History Tourism

Daily Lodging Report

Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Is No Blockbuster

Walt Disney World’s Star Wars hotel has seen demand cool so dramatically that the Florida theme park giant has been forced to reduce dates during the busy Halloween, Thanksgivingn and Christmas seasons.

1 year ago

News Blog

Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Surprise Possible Replacement Revealed

A shortlist of potential executives to succeed Disney CEO Bob Iger has surfaced, bringing a few surprises to the search for his replacement. An unexpected inclusion, according to the list reported by Fox Business, is NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who is currently under contract with the basketball league through 2024. Kevin Mayer, co-CEO and founder…

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Tourism

Florida Governor Assumes Control Over Disney Board Overseeing Development

Disney has big challenges ahead so a battle of wills between Ron DeSantis and Disney World in central Florida may not seem like much, but the bill's approval Friday by state Republicans shows a level of support that may trouble some in the Mouse House that has always had plenty of clout in Florida.

Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters | 1 year ago

Florida Governor Assumes Control Over Disney Board Overseeing Development

Tourism

Disney Theme Parks Remain Bright Spot for Embattled Company Set to Shed 7,000 Jobs

The company is starting off its 100th anniversary by cutting more than $5 billion in costs, and by laying off 4 percent of its global workforce. Seems like the company is more in survival mode than creativity mode. As Disney goes through the turmoil, the steady growth at theme parks will come into even greater focus.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

Disney Theme Parks Remain Bright Spot for Embattled Company Set to Shed 7,000 Jobs

Hotels

What If Marriott Had Bought Disney

With apologies to the legacies of founders Walt Disney and J. Willard Marriott, sometimes reimagining history can be a fun exercise, and a reminder to be grateful for how things actually turn out.

Ronald Grover, Skift | 1 year ago

What If Marriott Had Bought Disney

News Blog

Disney Parks Chairman D’Amaro Mentioned Among Possible Successors to CEO Iger

Josh D’Amaro, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman, could become the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company. The company on Sunday announced Bob Iger was returning to lead Disney as CEO, replacing Bob Chapek. Iger will work closely with Disney’s board to recruit the next person to lead the company after his two-year stint.…

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Tourism

Disney Brings Back Bob Iger as CEO for Two Years

Disney picked now-former CEO Chapek from the Parks division. Will it look that direction again during this new, two-year search?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Disney Brings Back Bob Iger as CEO for Two Years

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Disney Cutting Business Travel and Meetings-Related Travel After Belt Tightening

The first tremors of economic slowdown are beginning to be felt in the travel industry: even though Disney Parks had a record quarter, the overall parent company had a disappointing quarter in its other businesses and is now planning a hiring freeze, job cuts and other expense cuts. As part of that, CNBC reports that…

Rafat Ali | 1 year ago