TOURISM

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.

Orange County Convention Center officials said June is the busiest month so far this year with more than a dozen events scheduled.

Rental cars, especially in Central Florida, are in short supply and in many cases outrageously expensive.

Space Coast tourism this spring was a record-breaker.

The Legs Inn is a summer pilgramage for tourists around the Midwest.

While the total number of monthly tax collections from hotel and resort stays in Orange County are higher than they were this time last year, the total number of tourism tax dollars collected in April was slightly lower than the number collected in March, according to the latest report from the Orange County Comptroller’s Office.

About 36% of the state’s total population is now fully protected from COVID-19, and it seems as if life is getting back to normal at the Orange County Convention Center.

Royal Caribbean announced the return of its cruises from U.S. ports on Friday.

Royal Caribbean cruise ships will soon set sail from Florida ports once again after more than a yearlong hiatus due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Beaches, theme parks and other Central Florida attractions saw big crowds during the Memorial Day weekend.

Larger Memorial Day crowds returned to Daytona Beach.

Memorial Day weekend in Brevard County will sound like 40,000 motorcyclists.

Central Florida counties are having a hard time hiring the people that keep you safe at the beach.

Tourism leaders across Central Florida are hopeful for a better return to the summer after the COVID-19 pandemic forced many people to cancel their summer vacations and businesses to close last year.

Puerto Rico is making big changes to its COVID-19 restrictions for travelers coming into the U.S. territory.

Orange County leaders are optimistic that the county will reach one of the milestones it set in order to reach phase 3 of the masking and social distancing guidelines.

Universal Orlando continues to reopen its resort hotels to guests ahead of the busy summer season.

The fate of over a thousand short-term rental properties in Volusia County will be in the hands of the county council Tuesday.

For the first time in a year, Orange County reported an increase in tax collections from hotel and resort stays in March.

More than 200 Orlando tourism industry leaders met for the first time in-person since the pandemic at the Orange County Convention Center with an update from VisitOrlando on their plan to take Orlando’s $75 billion tourism industry from recovery back to record-breaking.

The new tax-free period during the first week of July eliminate sales tax on things like museum tickets, fishing and camping gear, bicycles, kayaks and surfboards.

The parent company for Universal Orlando Resort has released a report showing its theme parks continue to suffer financial losses due to the pandemic.

Orlando-area’s Westgate Resorts held a job fair Tuesday in an effort to fill hundreds of potions with the hotel and resort destination company.

The world’s largest free-standing White Castle gave a sneak peek behind the castle walls as preparations are underway for its grand opening.

Jeep Beach is back in Daytona Beach this year after it was canceled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Officials at Orlando International Airport said they've had a busy spring break and they are expecting even more passengers this summer.

After taking a downturn in January, Orange County’s tourism development tax collection from hotel and resort stays was back on the rise in February, the latest report shows.

One year after the incredible economic fall out to Orlando’s $75 billion tourism industry caused by the global pandemic, Visit Orlando’s new president Casandra Matej hosted a “State of Recovery” address to tourism leaders on Tuesday.

Dozens of restaurant owners said they've either had to close early or reduce capacity because they just don't have the staff.

The front entrance to Champion World Resort is closed off to the public turning away everyone, including former employees.