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Articles tagged “florida”

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.

Sean O'Neill | 10 months ago

Universal Orlando Previews $1 Billion Epic Universe Theme Park

Tourism

Orlando to Lose $15 Million in Tourism Marketing

Visit Orlando is lucky the county commissioners stopped their budget cuts at $15 million. The tourism board still has $85 million to work with.

Dawit Habtemariam | 10 months ago

Orlando to Lose $15 Million in Tourism Marketing

Tourism

Florida Spotlights Nature Trails in $5 Million Tourism Campaign

Florida wants to spread tourist spending and foot traffic beyond its beaches and hotspots. It'll be tough as the American international travel boom continues to chip away at domestic tourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

Florida Spotlights Nature Trails in $5 Million Tourism Campaign

Experiences

Disney Increases Theme Park Ticket and Pass Prices

Disney is taking a different approach to ticket price increases in California compared to Florida, with industry experts suggesting it's strategic.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Disney Increases Theme Park Ticket and Pass Prices

Skift Meetings

Discovering America’s First Resort Destination

Palm Beach County was America's first resort destination. The iconic Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach was the start of it all. Other properties have come, such as The Boca Raton, but the welcoming attitude has stayed the same.

1 year ago
Discovering America’s First Resort Destination

Ground Transport

Brightline Opens $6 Billion Florida Rail Line, Sets Sights on Las Vegas

America is not known for its fast or nice trains. Brightline wants to change that with its new train to Orlando.

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

Brightline Opens $6 Billion Florida Rail Line, Sets Sights on Las Vegas

Short-Term Rentals

What’s Happening to Florida’s Short-Term Rental Scene

Studying the short-term rental market in Florida should be a required reading for everyone invested and interested in the industry. Here are some critical issues investors face.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 year ago

News Blog

Brightline Sets Date for First New U.S. Intercity Passenger Rail Line in Decades

Private rail operator Brightline will open long-awaited passenger service between Miami and Orlando on September 22, three weeks later than previously planned. Brightline will initially offer 16 daily trains between Florida's two largest metropolitan areas. Trips will take a little over three-and-a-half hours — comparable to the time it takes to drive between Miami and…

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

Daily Lodging Report

Florida Leads in Tourism From Abroad

Florida reports strong international visitor numbers, overseas travel up 21.8%, Canadian visitation up 81.1% in H1 2023. Florida sees 70.8 million annual visitors, leading post-pandemic recovery in overseas travelers.

1 year ago

Skift Meetings

More Conventions Are Steering Clear of Florida

Conventions are increasingly steering away from Florida. They are choosing not to support DeSantis’ divisive rhetoric by taking their groups and money elsewhere.

1 year ago
More Conventions Are Steering Clear of Florida