Articles tagged “universal”

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.

Helen Coster and Eva Mathews, Reuters | 1 year ago

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.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

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.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 4 years ago

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?

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 4 years ago

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.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 4 years ago

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.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 5 years ago

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.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 5 years ago

Disney and Universal See Big Gains in Orlando After Major Expansions

Media and PR

Universal and Turkish Airlines Are Betting Big on Super Bowl Ads

From what we've seen so far, travel brands with Super Bowl teasers are staying away from the culture wars and focusing on sending neutral messages with universal appeal. And while it's important to draw attention to certain issues, it's refreshing to watch light-hearted advertisements, too.

Dan Peltier and Hannah Sampson, Skift | 5 years ago

Universal and Turkish Airlines Are Betting Big on Super Bowl Ads

Tourism

Disney-Universal Theme Park Wars Are Going to the Dogs

Universal is working to get vacationers to spend more time at their hotels and parks, and they likely had an advantage with dog owners. It's smart for Disney to make some of its hotels dog-friendly — and we wonder what this trial will lead to.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 5 years ago

Disney-Universal Theme Park Wars Are Going to the Dogs

Tourism

5 Top Theme Park Trends Dominating the Season

From water parks to overseas investment, theme park operators are coming up with new ways to grow their business. One common thread: Find brands that have a built-in customer base and use them to attract new visitors.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 6 years ago

5 Top Theme Park Trends Dominating the Season