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Articles tagged “orlando”

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 | 11 years ago

Tourism

Universal Orlando fears slump as it breaks ground on Harry Potter, phase two

The entrance of Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2010 finally gave Disney an Orlando competitor to worry about and, since then, it's been a bit of an arms race in central Florida. The necessary expansion of Potter world will only make the battle more interesting.

Jason Garcia, Orlando Sentinel | 11 years ago

Airlines

JetBlue to end Burlington-Orlando nonstop: Few care, but it tells a story

Expect reduced service and competition on a couple of dozen major routes and for regional and smaller airports when American Airlines emerges from bankruptcy and inevitably merges with US Airways or another airline.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

JetBlue to end Burlington-Orlando nonstop: Few care, but it tells a story

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High-speed passenger rail service planned for Miami to Orlando by the end of 2014

This will be the first privately-run, non-subsidized passenger service between major cities in the U.S., and take about half the time of the current Amtrak service at a price competitive to flying or driving.

Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald | 11 years ago

Airlines

Orlando city planners are inspired by Miami Airport’s new rail network

In the midst of planning new commuter rails, central Florida planners realize they should not only aim to connect commercial areas, but also provide easy access to Orlando International Airport, both for the city’s residents and 55 million tourists each year.

Skift | 11 years ago

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New rail connecting Orlando airport to Miami being finalized

Huge implications for the tourism numbers along the Miami-Orlando corridor in Florida.

Skift | 11 years ago