Articles tagged “universal”

Tourism

Universal Orlando Previews $1 Billion Epic Universe Theme Park

Universal Orlando is building a fourth complex in Florida, with a "celestial" park as its hub. But it remains to be seen if visitors believe the $1 billion Epic Universe theme park can outshine the magic of the company's larger rival, Disney.

Universal Orlando Previews $1 Billion Epic Universe Theme Park

Tour Operators

Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi Is Coming to More Airlines

Today's podcast looks at Tommy Bahama's hotel move, faster in-flight wi-fi, and Universal's UK theme park plans.

Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi Is Coming to More Airlines

News Blog

Amazon Debuts Cyber Week Travel Deals

Amazon launched what one executive said was its "first-ever" Cyber Week Travel Deals. Amazon's travel deals hub offered sales from the likes of American Airlines, Disney, Universal, Budget, Choice, Avis, IHG and Carnival, for example. American Airlines, for instance, was offering a Black Friday deal of $89 for a one-way Philadelphia to Charlotte flight on…

Tourism

NBCUniversal Theme Parks Profit Soars on Domestic U.S. Visitors

NBCUniversal theme parks thrived in the fourth quarter despite the lack of visitors from abroad. Big-spending domestic tourists filled the gap.

NBCUniversal Theme Parks Profit Soars on Domestic U.S. Visitors

Online Travel

Meituan Makes Gains in Luxury Hotels as Chinese Government Reshapes Online Sector

The Chinese government, for better or worse, is exacting a toll on online platforms in its anti-monopoly drive. Meituan's penalty amounted to 3 percent of revenue, and it is being forced to implement additional reforms.

Tourism

Universal Is Going for Full-On Immersion With New Harry Potter Ride

Universal has seen huge returns on its Harry Potter investments. The latest addition is a ride — as opposed to an entire land — but it will still likely draw crowds, especially in the months before Disney's Star Wars expansion opens in Florida.

Universal Is Going for Full-On Immersion With New Harry Potter Ride

Tourism

Disney Will Open Its New Star Wars Expansions Early to Meet Demand

Disney's new Star Wars additions will open earlier than expected, but one big piece will be missing. Will fans flock to be first or wait until everything is operational?

Disney Will Open Its New Star Wars Expansions Early to Meet Demand

Tourism

6 Top Theme Park Industry Developments of 2018

Theme parks got more creative with loyalty and pricing, ramped up their building boom, and took steps to raise employee wages in 2018. One operator mounted a turnaround, while another struggled to meet expectations. Here are some highlights from a year of strategic twists and turns.

6 Top Theme Park Industry Developments of 2018

Tourism

Universal Confirms It Is ‘Looking At’ Adding Another Orlando Theme Park

Theme park watchers have long been waiting for Universal to announce plans for another Orlando park. While Thursday's comments don't amount to an official announcement, executives sure sound positive about the prospect.

Universal Confirms It Is ‘Looking At’ Adding Another Orlando Theme Park

Tourism

Disney and Universal See Big Gains in Orlando After Major Expansions

Orlando remains a battleground for the world's largest theme park operators, but attendance is growing around the world — and the biggest companies are trying to win audiences all over.

Disney and Universal See Big Gains in Orlando After Major Expansions