Articles tagged “orlando”

New York City draws more international visitors, who spend more time and money than U.S. travelers, but Orlando has its lock on repeat visitors elevating it to the most visited destination in the U.S.

The claim of increased visitors because of the bracelets is dubious, but the outcome -- increased spending by guests with the bracelets -- is just what Disney was hoping for from the project.

Orlando's new breweries will benefit from and help drive the city's latest marketing push, which targets young couples and groups of friends.

With the spike in U.S. gun ownership comes more and more "forgotten" weapons at one of the few places where people can guarantee they're going to be searched for weapons.

It’s no coincidence that theme parks have also had a record year; however, Orlando’s deep-seated reputation as a family-friendly destination still stands at the root of its success.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.