Articles tagged “orlando”

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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