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Articles tagged “orlando”

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 | 9 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 | 10 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 | 10 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 | 10 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 | 10 years ago

Are New Passport Control Kiosks In Orlando Reducing Wait Times?

Tourism

Orlando Beats Out NYC as the Most Visited Destination in the U.S.

New York City draws more international visitors, who spend more time and money than U.S. travelers, but Orlando has its lock on repeat visitors elevating it to the most visited destination in the U.S.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Orlando Beats Out NYC as the Most Visited Destination in the U.S.

Tourism

Disney Credits Its Magic Bracelets for Increased Holiday Traffic

The claim of increased visitors because of the bracelets is dubious, but the outcome -- increased spending by guests with the bracelets -- is just what Disney was hoping for from the project.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Disney Credits Its Magic Bracelets for Increased Holiday Traffic

Tourism

Orlando’s Budding Beer Culture Gives Visitors an Option Outside of Parks

Orlando's new breweries will benefit from and help drive the city's latest marketing push, which targets young couples and groups of friends.

Skift | 10 years ago

Orlando’s Budding Beer Culture Gives Visitors an Option Outside of Parks

Airlines

Orlando tops all other Florida airports in weapons seizures

With the spike in U.S. gun ownership comes more and more "forgotten" weapons at one of the few places where people can guarantee they're going to be searched for weapons.

Henry Pierson Curtis, The Orlando Sentinel | 11 years ago

Tourism

Orlando stands as most popular U.S. destination with 57 million visitors in 2012

It’s no coincidence that theme parks have also had a record year; however, Orlando’s deep-seated reputation as a family-friendly destination still stands at the root of its success.

Sara Clarke, The Orlando Sentinel | 11 years ago

Orlando stands as most popular U.S. destination with 57 million visitors in 2012