Summer Season Comes To A Close In Central Florida
“We don't have the exact numbers in yet but I would say based on wait times and things like that we weren't up to 2019 numbers but we were definitely…
International Drive Businesses Rebound
The return of tourists and events at the nearby convention center is welcome news for restaurants and resorts across Central Florida. The challenge for businesses is making sure they are…
Port Canaveral says America’s cruise ships will be working in other countries this summer
Port Canaveral’s CEO said the ships are going back to work, just not in the U.S. In America, the CDC ordered ports to complete multiple phases to work toward returning…
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Enters Testing Phase
Ships are required to provide an assessment and point out any deficiencies after a simulated cruise, at which point they can apply for a conditional sailing certificate. If granted, which…
Tourism Is Showing Some Rays of Sunshine
"The Florida economy is set for a solid rebound in activity in 2021 and 2022 as key sectors come back online," Robert Dye, chief economist for Comerica, noted in a…
More Positive Signs For Tourism’s Recovery in Central Florida
VisitOrlando's President and CEO, Casandra Matej, shares with readers recent data that indicates Orlando's tourism is bouncing back in different sectors. "The latest good news comes from our leisure and…
Orlando ranks top 5 among most desired summer travel destinations for Americans
Three Florida cities are among the top five, and Florida was the only U.S. state to rank more than once. Orlando, came in at No. 2, with Key West at…
Positive Sign for Orlando’s Tourism Recovery
Orlando's economic recovery becomes not just a far-off, lofty idea for the future, but a tangible, visible process that continues to pick up speed in real time. Increased visitation is…
Short Term Rental Market Occupancy Rates on the Rise
COVID-19 devastated industries around the world. Of these industries, tourism was one of the worst affected. However, in Florida, where attractions have been quick to reopen, and COVID restrictions relatively lax,…
Disney Announces Plans To End Magical Express Airport Transportation Service
Walt Disney World - Orlando, FL Erica Ettori, Disney World's spokeperson, has made the official announcement earlier today. Disney's Orlando Airport bus / transportation service, Magical Express, will no longer…
