TOURISM

University of Central Florida professor Dr. Sean Snaith addressed members of Orange County’s Tourist Development Council on Friday to discuss how a potential recession could impact the area’s booming travel industry.

Visitors to the new terminal at Orlando International Airport may want to wear sunscreen.

Orange County, which has already broken a number of monthly tourism tax collections records in 2022, is continuing that streak after earning the highest annual collections ever in the fiscal year.

On the third and last day of Disney’s D23 Expo, the company not only shared big news from Disney theme parks but from its cruise line.

Just a couple of months following the debut of the Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Line has officially unveiled the name of its sixth ship.

The owners of a downtown Orlando bar say they are confused after state health inspectors gave conflicting reports on whether dogs can accompany their customers inside.

The beaches in Central Florida proved to provide much needed relief from the heat and a place for relaxation for thousands this Labor Day Weekend.

One of Florida’s most iconic spots to surf has been ranked as one of the most threatened by rising sea levels, according to a national study by the Surfrider Foundation.

Brevard County is counting down to more traffic jams and large crowds with NASA moving the next Artemis I launch attempt to 2:17 Saturday afternoon.

Disney updated its vaccination requirements for guests traveling on its cruise line.

National Roller Coaster Day is Tuesday, Aug. 16, and SeaWorld Orlando is challenging guests to ride all of the park’s roller coasters in one day.

The board of county commissioners in Marion County is looking to help boost the area's tourism industry with a new logo.

Hundreds of people across the country are still waiting for ticket refunds after the Orlando Music Festival was cancelled.

New numbers by Orange County for the month of May show tourist tax collections are up 65.8% compared to the same time last year.

Members of the Tourist Development Council in Brevard County met to discuss the future of the $300 million Westin resort set to replace the International Palms in Cocoa Beach.

Disney Imagineers dropped a few new details about the planned reimagining of the Splash Mountain ride at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

SeaWorld is giving military veterans, as well as their families and friends, the opportunity to visit some of its parks for free starting this weekend.

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.

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