Universal’s Harry Potter Ride and 4 Other Tourism Trends This Week


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This week in tourism, Universal reveals the details of its newest Harry Potter attraction, while Brexit anxiety continues to permeate the travel industry. Plus, don't miss our deep dive into the importance of the Amazon's cacay nut.

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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.