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Articles tagged “orlando”

Tourism

Disney Hopes to Reopen Walt Disney World on July 11

Walt Disney World in Orlando being reopened will be something of a watershed moment — but the park needs approval from Florida officials first.

Helen Coster and Lisa Richwine, Reuters | 3 years ago

Tourism

Universal Is Going for Full-On Immersion With New Harry Potter Ride

Universal has seen huge returns on its Harry Potter investments. The latest addition is a ride — as opposed to an entire land — but it will still likely draw crowds, especially in the months before Disney's Star Wars expansion opens in Florida.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 5 years ago

Universal Is Going for Full-On Immersion With New Harry Potter Ride

Tourism

Disney World’s Latest Pricing Changes Take Aim at Crowd Control

Disney shifted to seasonal pricing a couple of years ago, and the entertainment giant is drilling down even more with the latest changes. Visitors will likely grumble at the more complicated new system, but we don't expect Disney's business to suffer.

Hannah Sampson , Skift | 5 years ago

Disney World’s Latest Pricing Changes Take Aim at Crowd Control

Tourism

Universal Orlando Has More Land Now to Build the Theme Park Fans Want

We've been wondering for years what Universal will do with the land it was buying up in central Florida — and we continue to wonder with this latest purchase. Given what is already known about the theme park operator's plans and recent growth, we expect the Orlando theme park wars to never end.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 5 years ago

Universal Orlando Has More Land Now to Build the Theme Park Fans Want

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Experiments With Hotel-Like Concept Outside Orlando

Airbnb is partnering to develop ersatz hotels replete with front-desk staff and keyless entry. The area outside of Orlando, which is known for periods of intense lodging demand, seems a good enough place to test this new concept.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

Tourism

Orlando and Birmingham Leaders Grapple With Tourism Identities They Didn’t Want

Mayors have power to dictate how a city positions itself for tourism. Orlando and Birmingham's stories are ones where the mayors entered office admitting their cities weren't being smart about tourism and they improved their marketing strategies from there.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 6 years ago

Online Travel

Behind Orlando’s New IBM Watson-Powered Travel App

Although Visit Orlando's new AI-powered travel app still has kinks, it shows the power of machine learning to provide more contextual and customized information to travelers — most of the time.

Greg Oates, Skift | 7 years ago

Behind Orlando’s New IBM Watson-Powered Travel App

Tour Operators

Tourists Stick to Established Destinations in North America Amid Global Demand Shift

Quintessential North American vacation destinations like Orlando, Las Vegas, and the Caribbean remain popular with travelers despite global vacation booking trends shifting to more diverse countries and cities.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 7 years ago

Tourists Stick to Established Destinations in North America Amid Global Demand Shift

Hotels

Marriott Expands Its Delta Hotels Brand Into the U.S.

It'll be interesting to see how Marriott International positions the Delta Hotels and Resorts brand globally in comparison to its other brands, including its own Marriott brand and Sheraton, following the merger with Starwood.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 7 years ago

Marriott Expands Its Delta Hotels Brand Into the U.S.

Airlines

Orlando International Airport Is Having Another Record Year

Vacationers continue to flock to Orlando to see Harry Potter, Mickey Mouse, and some Legos. Hopefully the airport's ongoing renovation project will allow it to accommodate even more flyers in the future.

Associated Press | 8 years ago

Orlando International Airport Is Having Another Record Year