TOURISM

Disney prepares to reopen Vacation Club Top of the World Lounge.

Used cooking oil collected from restaurants near Orlando area attractions is being collected and converted into a fuel that can help fly the tourists who visit there.

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights is getting a double dose of terror from the horror film studio Blumhouse.

In Central Florida, selfie lovers can snap away in parks, at museums and gardens, outside popular murals, and even at venues dedicated to the self-portrait.

Checking out every Disney park in the world is a dream for super fans. Disney is now offering a vacation that allows people to do just that, along with some other iconic sites and luxury accommodations along the way.

Jeff Shell, the CEO of NBCUniversal, discussed the economic condition of the company’s theme parks at the 24th Annual Credit Suisse Communications Conference Tuesday.

This week, anchors Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden invited Erich Schuttauf with the American Association for Nude Recreation to talk about what is quite a lucrative business in the Sunshine State.

Orange County officials reported another record month for tourism tax collections.

Traditionally, the only way to get to that island was by taking a row boat, a novelty that many tourists enjoyed.

The unofficial start of summer is offering a troubling look at what lies ahead for travelers during the peak vacation season.

New Smyrna Beach closed off beach access ramps Monday a little before noon amid the large crowds.

Bite30 returns June 1 and runs through July 10, presented by Publix Aprons Cooking School and hosted by Orlando Weekly.

The summer travel demand is high and Delta Air Lines says it’s preparing for the challenges that come with that by cutting flights back.

Melbourne City Council unanimously approved bringing the Jimmy Buffett-themed Margaritaville Landing and Riverwalk to life in Brevard County, according to the city’s Mayor Paul Alfrey.

Flames erupt from the smokestack of a Carnival cruise ship as it was docking in Grand Turk.

Over 100,000 people have attended MegaCons in previous years over the four-day period.

Between January and March 2022, the governor’s office said there were an estimated 36 million visitors to the state, consisting of both domestic travelers and those visiting from abroad.

While the company touted its gains to investors, it did not say anything about the dismantling of the special district that governs Walt Disney World.

SeaWorld’s first few months of the fiscal year beat expectations for revenue, while attendance levels beat pre-pandemic years.

The county’s TDT collections for March 2022 were millions of dollars higher than any monthly collection report published in the last several fiscal years.

There will be two fewer guard chairs starting this summer, and only about a half-mile of beach along the boardwalk will be patrolled.

Travel is booming, and the Federal Aviation Administration is trying to cut down on flight disruptions.

With just hours until the launch of a new SpaceX dragon capsule with NASA astronauts on board, visitors were settling into their viewing locations.

A new hotel in Orlando is offering the latest in cutting-edge technology, making it a leader in the wellness, technology and hospitality industries.

City officials said multiple studies need to be completed before Westgate can take ownership of the property.

A local woman has her sights set on the sky and she wants to take you with her.

With the gas prices shattering a record high on Tuesday, concerns are rising about the impact it will have on Central Florida tourism.

Visit Orlando attributes the drop in tourism tax dollars due to the impact of the omicron variant of COVID-19, as well as “seasonal travel patterns.”

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks tourism at a news conference in Fort Walton Beach.

Direct international flights to Bali have resumed for the first time in two years as Indonesia opens the resort island to foreign travelers from all countries, but mandatory quarantine remains in place for all visitors

According to Disney officials, thousands of local bees swarm to the display, which is only part of a larger effort made by the company to help declining bee populations by providing pollinator-friendly gardens across its property.

The Florida Vacation Rental Management Association is teaming up with Orlando Health to increase awareness after a recent increase in pediatric drownings.

Tourism officials in Daytona Beach are looking to move away from its rowdy “spring break” destination and turn the city into a more high-end destination and they know it’s going to take more than just advertisement dollars to make the change.

After two canceled cruise trips in 2020, Cheryl Wulf and her family are looking forward to boarding Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas for a 4-day cruise.

With tourism continuing to bounce back in Central Florida, local leaders remain hopeful for a full economic recovery.

State Rep. Anna Eskamani has filed a bill that would allow tourism tax dollars to be used for things like infrastructure.

MCO said nearly 135,000 passengers will pass through just on Tuesday, more than in 2019, which was a record-setting year.

Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO, delivers the State of The Port address,

The White House announced Friday that the U.S. would open its borders to fully vaccinated, international travelers on Nov. 8.

The Biden administration says the U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Florida’s tourism-marketing agency is getting Senate support to keep its doors open into the next decade.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday.

After years of planning, the Brevard Zoo received approval Wednesday to build an aquarium at Port Canaveral.

Walt Disney World knows its fans don’t just come back for the new but also for the nostalgia.

As Walt Disney World gets ready for its 50th anniversary celebration, the theme park is also rolling out new food and restaurants to coincide with the big event.

The Orange County Tourist Development Council met on Friday where members received updates and an economic outlook after emergence of the COVID-19 delta variant.

MSC Cruises Divina made history when it departed Port Canaveral on its three-night inaugural sailing to the Bahamas and Caribbean.

Tourism Development Tax collections from hotel and resort stays were up 376% this July compared to the same time last year.

While tourism tax dollar collections have not fully rebounded in Orange County, officials say there are signs of hope.

Many are flocking to Daytona Beach both locals and tourists.

A new show modeled after Las Vegas acts is coming to the Pirates Dinner Adventure in Orlando.

Gov. Ron DeSantis touted Florida's victory in a federal lawsuit against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention aimed at lifting the health agency's ban on sailing which has been in place since March 2020.