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Articles tagged “orlando”

Tourism

Orlando theme parks brace themselves for SeaWorld’s new Antarctica attraction

A single themed ride is no longer enough to drive a family to Orlando so parks are rolling out entire lands that generate buzz and ultimately increase visitors at all friendly-family attractions in the region.

Jason Garcia, The Orlando Sentinel | 11 years ago

Orlando theme parks brace themselves for SeaWorld’s new Antarctica attraction

Ground Transport

Orlando could be next U.S. city to roll out bike share program

Similar to New York, bike-sharing systems offer an attractive transit option for the cities’ large tourism population, making it an investment that benefits locals and visitors alike.

Skift | 11 years ago

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SeaWorld IPO: Breaking down shares from shrimp to whales

Blackstone's ability to make smart bets on the travel industry should have hotel brands considering why they're selling assets to the group rather than copying its strategies.

Vickie Elmer and David Yanofsky, Quartz | 11 years ago

SeaWorld IPO: Breaking down shares from shrimp to whales

Tourism

After spending $1 billion on wireless tickets Disney lobbies to change Florida laws

Disney's influence in Florida legislature is at display with this new bill, but deeper scrutiny is needed as consumer advocates are asking.

Jason Garcia, Orlando Sentinel | 11 years ago

After spending $1 billion on wireless tickets Disney lobbies to change Florida laws

Airlines

Orlando Airport and Southwest spar over new train and terminal

How often do you see airlines oppose a new terminal? Southwest and other airlines at the airport are arguing that a new terminal at Orlando Airport is unnecessary.

Dan Tracy, The Orlando Sentinel | 11 years ago

Orlando Airport and Southwest spar over new train and terminal

Tourism

Disney CEO Iger throws hissy fit over Congressman’s theme park privacy concerns

Uncharacteristically un-Disney-like response from Iger on the privacy concerns, the Congressman's letter was reasonable and was only raising questions in a routine way as any concerned lawmaker should. Strange; It just makes you more suspicious.

Skift | 11 years ago

Disney CEO Iger throws hissy fit over Congressman’s theme park privacy concerns

Online Travel

Privacy concerns over new Disney theme park payment bracelets

Rep Ed Markey is the author of Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, and his questions on Disney's new pass aimed at children are valid ones, if only to understand if Disney has properly thought this through and has the protections in place.

Skift | 11 years ago

Privacy concerns over new Disney theme park payment bracelets

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Visit Orlando projects record in 2013 visitors

It will be interesting to see if the Brand USA campaign to attract foreign visitors really kicks in at theme park turnstiles.

Sara K. Clarke and Janson Garcia, The Orlando Sentinel | 11 years ago

Visit Orlando projects record in 2013 visitors

Airlines

Orlando dispatches airport translators to cater to growing number of international visitors

Orland is going the extra step by dispatching translators skilled with languages that fit the needs of most incoming passengers rather than setting up translation phones that are used at other destinations.

Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

More international flyers are headed to South America through Orlando’s Airport

Orlando is the third fastest growing airport in number of international passengers offering a variety of business opportunities, especially for countries wishing to reach Latin American populations.

Skift | 12 years ago