Disney’s Tourism Perception Catch-22
Walt Disney World faces a delicate balance on a daily basis. The Walt Disney Company has created THE most popular paid tourist destination of its kind on the planet. While that’s an amazing asset...
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Sizing Up Disney vs. Universal in 2025 and Beyond…
A few recent stories tie together to paint a compelling picture of Central Florida’s future. Some recent data suggests that Universal Orlando Resort has slowed down, which isn’t what people want the narrative to...
Is Tourism Down in Central Florida This Summer?
A few recent reports suggest a worrisome trend for Central Florida, one with serious financial ramifications. The feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company may have caused some collateral damage....
Why Is Tourism Down in Florida, and How Can Disney Fans Benefit?
Florida tourism established new tourism records in 2022. Then, something shocking occurred. In 2023 thus far, tourists have stopped visiting the state, at least at the levels they were during the heart of revenge...
Florida Welcomed More Visitors in 2022 Than Any Year In The State’s History
There was time during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, that people wondered if the tourism industry would ever come back. In Central Florida, Walt Disney World shuttered its doors for the first time...
Traffic at Orlando Airport in July Reached Pre-Pandemic Levels
According to recent statistics released by the Orlando International Airport and despite COVID-19 cases in Florida this Summer, the July figures for traffic in and out of the airport hit pre-pandemic levels! As outlined...
Visit Florida Report Boasts Huge Increase in FL Tourism
Prior to the current surge on coronavirus cases, Florida tourism rebounded almost to pre-pandemic levels during the 2021 second quarter. In a report issued yesterday by Visit Florida, approximately 31.7 million people visited the...
Florida Tourism Still Struggling Despite Early 2021 Improvement
The COVID-19 Pandemic had taken a massive toll on the American Economy; one such victim being Florida’s tourism market. Despite early 2021 improvements, Florida’s tourism is still struggling. Continue to the end of this...
Consumer Confidence Returns To Travel Industry In What Insiders Are Dubbing ‘Revenge Travel’
Earlier this week WFTV ran a story harkening the return of “revenge travel.” Sounds serious right!? The term, recently used by Alan Fyall of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality management refers to the...
Florida’s Travel Industry: Recovery Signs? Opportunity?
Could there be some innovative approaches to marketing travel coming, too? No. The pandemic is not over. No. Things are not “back to normal.” However, there are signs, really hopeful notes, which point to...
