Articles tagged “orlando”

Airlines

Has Frontier Airlines Broken America’s Low-Cost Curse?

Frontier is slashing capacity from over-served markets such as Las Vegas and Orlando as it chases higher-spending passengers.

Has Frontier Airlines Broken America’s Low-Cost Curse?

Tourism

Universal Orlando Previews $1 Billion Epic Universe Theme Park

Universal Orlando is building a fourth complex in Florida, with a "celestial" park as its hub. But it remains to be seen if visitors believe the $1 billion Epic Universe theme park can outshine the magic of the company's larger rival, Disney.

Universal Orlando Previews $1 Billion Epic Universe Theme Park

Tourism

L.A. Tourism Goes Big While Orlando Shrinks

Today's podcast looks at L.A. tourism's big spend, Qantas' in-flight dud, and Orlando's small marketing retreat.

L.A. Tourism Goes Big While Orlando Shrinks

Tourism

Orlando to Lose $15 Million in Tourism Marketing

Visit Orlando is lucky the county commissioners stopped their budget cuts at $15 million. The tourism board still has $85 million to work with.

Orlando to Lose $15 Million in Tourism Marketing

Tourism

Orlando’s $100 Million Tourism Marketing Budget Faces Cuts

Visit Orlando has one of the largest budgets in the U.S. and is the envy of destination marketers. All eyes are on what happens next.

Orlando’s $100 Million Tourism Marketing Budget Faces Cuts

Tourism

Destination Marketers Head to Threads as Twitter Alternative

Destination marketing organizations are gaining followers fast. Now, they have to figure out what actual value Threads can bring to their marketing.

Destination Marketers Head to Threads as  Twitter Alternative

News Blog

Brightline to Begin Much Anticipated Rail Service to Orlando by September

Brightline, the first new intercity passenger rail operator in the U.S. in decades, has started selling tickets for its long-awaited extension to Orlando. Riders can now book one of 16 daily trains between Miami and Orlando for travel from September 1. “While we are finalizing an official launch date, guests can now book travel for…

Tourism

Florida Lets Tourists Know It’s Still Open for Business

While Hurricane Ian left its physical mark on a few destinations in Florida, it delivered a media image scar much wider in geographic scope that will be a challenge to overcome.

Florida Lets Tourists Know It’s Still Open for Business

Airline Weekly

Orlando Airport Opens New $2.8 Billion Home for JetBlue

The Orlando airport's new Terminal C can't come soon enough. Traveler numbers are poised to surpass 2019 levels, and the JetBlue-Spirit merger could mean more growth for the airport.

Orlando Airport Opens New $2.8 Billion Home for JetBlue

News Blog

Brightline Delays Completion of Orlando Passenger Rail Line to 2023

Private passenger rail operator Brightline has pushed back completion of its trunk line between Miami and Orlando to early next year. Brightline anticipates "substantial completion" — or the end of construction — of the line in the first quarter of 2023, according to a bond prospectus released Wednesday. The delay appears to be due to…