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Articles tagged “orlando”

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 | 7 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 | 7 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 | 8 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 | 8 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 | 8 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 | 9 years ago

Orlando International Airport Is Having Another Record Year

Business Travel

Travel Agents Continue to See Dip in Paris Travel After Attacks

While some travel agency clients are concerned about safety following the Paris attacks, most travelers are unfazed and will travel to France as usual.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 9 years ago

Travel Agents Continue to See Dip in Paris Travel After Attacks

Tourism

Florida Theme Parks Add Metal Detectors to Screen Holiday Crowds

Considering the holiday crush of guests, this will result in long lines — and safer parks.

Kyle Hightower, Associated Press | 9 years ago

Florida Theme Parks Add Metal Detectors to Screen Holiday Crowds

Hotels

Wi-Fi Demand at Conventions Is Huge, and It’s Only Getting Bigger

Meeting planners are asking hotels with large convention space to prove the quality of the Wi-Fi before signing any contracts. They're also willing to pay for solid Wi-Fi versus always asking for comp'd service.

Greg Oates, Skift | 9 years ago

Wi-Fi Demand at Conventions Is Huge, and It’s Only Getting Bigger

Tourism

Disney Is Looking at Surge Pricing to Better Control Crowds

Disney has figured out a way to get guests to spend more money once they're inside the gates, so it can afford to thin the herd a bit to improve the guest experience.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 9 years ago

Disney Is Looking at Surge Pricing to Better Control Crowds