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Articles tagged “orlando”

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

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 | 8 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 | 8 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 | 8 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 | 8 years ago

Disney Is Looking at Surge Pricing to Better Control Crowds

Tourism

New University Courses Teach Tourism Executives to Think Bigger

Since tourism bureaus are expanding their roles beyond destination marketing, they require a pipeline of executives with a broader knowledge of political and economic development skills.

Greg Oates, Skift | 8 years ago

New University Courses Teach Tourism Executives to Think Bigger

Tourism

Destinations Need to Roll Out a Better Welcome Mat for Visitors

That big welcome sign may not cut it anymore. Destinations need to figure out a clever way to make a strong first and last impression with visitors.

Doug Lansky, Skift | 9 years ago

Destinations Need to Roll Out a Better Welcome Mat for Visitors

Tourism

SeaWorld Looks to Travel Agents to Help Reverse Attendance Woes

One big force in the travel industry, Southwest Airlines, did what was right as a good corporate citizen (or at least was worried about a brand hit), and is ending ties with SeaWorld after a 26-year relationship. Others in the travel industry see only dollar signs.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

SeaWorld Looks to Travel Agents to Help Reverse Attendance Woes

Tourism

SeaWorld Concedes Blackfish Hurt Attendance in Second Quarter

SeaWorld has been trying to emphasize how it rescues sea creates and allegedly humanely treats orcas in captivity, but a segment of the public just isn't buying it, as SeaWorld's recent attendance figures show.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

SeaWorld Concedes Blackfish Hurt Attendance in Second Quarter

Airlines

Are New Passport Control Kiosks In Orlando Reducing Wait Times?

Do the newest automated kiosks at Orlando International Airport really reduce wait times for arriving international visitors? The jury is still out.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago

Are New Passport Control Kiosks In Orlando Reducing Wait Times?