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Floridians have begun making their travel plans for the holiday season. According to a AAA Travel survey released last week, almost half (48 percent)...
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Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that Epic Universe is already preparing for future expansion, less than a year after the theme park’s grand opening....
Epic Universe
Orange County officials announced this week that the county collected a record-setting $384.6 million in Tourist Development Tax (TDT) revenue during Fiscal Year 2025,...
SeaWorld Orlando News
Orlando, Fla. – Aquatica Orlando will introduce a new nighttime holiday attraction this year with the debut of ILLUMINATE – A Lantern Festival at...
Florida Government & Politics
Volusia County Woman Accidentally Receives $3.4 Million from COVID Economic Revitalization Grant Amy Williams of Holly Hill claims she received a $3.4 million economic...
Florida Government & Politics
Earlier this year, state Rep. Allison Tant, D-Tallahassee, introduced a bill to new specialty license plates including the Florida State Parks Specialty License Plate....
Theme Parks and Resorts
Last week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a proclamation and video celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World. Opened in...
Theme Parks and Resorts
Nassau County Sheriff Office Deputy’s Organs Donated to Five People, Including Baby The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office announced that fallen Deputy Joshua Moyers donated organs to...
Florida Government & Politics
On Monday, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released “Beyond the Pandemic: Long-Term Changes and Challenges for Leisure and Hospitality in Florida,” the fifth installment in the...
Florida Government & Politics
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., first brought out the “Canadian Snowbirds Act” back in September 2019 with U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., R-Fla., cosponsoring...
Florida Government & Politics
Scott brought out the “Freedom to Fly Act” last week and highlighted it this week.
Theme Parks and Resorts
At the end of last week, U.S. Interior Sec. Deb Haaland and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff announced new additions to the National Park Service’s...
Theme Parks and Resorts
With recent media reports that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her Chief Operations Officer (COO) separately visited Florida, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy...
Florida Government & Politics
Florida’s Senators Back Maria Elvira Salazar’s, Dan Sullivan’s Bill Ending No Sail Orders on Cruises
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced the proposal in the U.S. Senate while Salazar will be the sponsor in the U.S. House.
Florida Government & Politics
“This bill would prohibit any federal funds from being used to implement, enforce, or assist in the establishment of a COVID–19 vaccine passport system....
Florida Government & Politics
“This unprecedented year-long lockdown of an entire industry by the federal government has directly harmed the State of Florida, its citizens, and their families,...
Florida Government & Politics
Back in February, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, led by U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., launched its Tourism, Trade, and Export...
Florida Government & Politics
“Our cruise lines have waited months for updated guidance from the CDC, while so many other industries were able to reopen safely. While the...
Florida Government & Politics
At the end of August, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., first introduced the “Protecting Tourism in the United States Act” with U.S. Rep. Fred...
Florida Government & Politics
At the start of the current legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined his plan for Everglades restoration and water projects, calling for $625 million...
Florida Government & Politics
“The federal government has provided guidance to all other passenger transportation modes and other industries; however, it has failed to issue guidance for the...
Florida Government & Politics
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the cruise industry has continued to face a “No Sail” order, even as many other industries safely...
Theme Parks and Resorts
The new holding company will oversee strategy for the company across various geographies and advance plans for expansion into new markets with new systems...
Florida Government & Politics
Back in September, Scott and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the “Fly Safe and Healthy Act” which would have temperature checks as part...
Florida Government & Politics
The revised report tackles challenges to tourism growth, including a new section on the pandemic response, as well as misconceptions about tourism promotion. Comprehensive...
Theme Parks and Resorts
Since the reopening of the state, the tourism industry is starting to see positive trends in employee retention, an increase in the average hotel...
Florida Government & Politics
At the end of August, Castor brought out the “Protecting Tourism in the United States Act” with U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., as the...
Theme Parks and Resorts
The 2.7 acres are expected to be used to form a new trailhead for the Willie Browne Trail at the Theodore Roosevelt Area.
Theme Parks and Resorts
U.S. Interior Sec. David Bernhardt announced 30 new trails in 25 states, adding almost 1,300 miles to the National Trails System.
Florida Government & Politics
“Designating the river as scenic would add Little Manatee River to the National Park Service’s Wild and Scenic River System, whose primary goal is...
Florida Government & Politics
With the support of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Scott brought out the “Set Sail Safely Act,” which, according to the senator’s office, “will...
Florida Government & Politics
On Wednesday, DeSantis and Visit Florida President and CEO Dana Young visited Daytona Beach to emphasize the critical importance of the tourism industry in...
Theme Parks and Resorts
“This comprehensive study will help us get the data we need for near-term action. In the long run, it will help us understand the...
Theme Parks and Resorts
Since the measured reopening of the state, the tourism industry is starting to see positive trends in employment, an increase in the average hotel...
Florida Government & Politics
The funds are coming from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Gulf Coast Restoration for the Snorkel and Dive Reef construction project. The $1,233,566.00...