This week, Visit Orlando announced that the destination welcomed 6.13 million international visitors in 2023, an increase of 25% over 2022 numbers. The news was shared during a media event attended by over 300 domestic and international media at U.S. Travel Association’s IPW, the country’s largest…
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As we near the halfway point of the year, we wanted to share an update on national and global economic and travel trends that have potential to impact Orlando's travel and tourism industry. Data and insights are the foundation for everything we do at Visit Orlando, and we know it is important for…
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With hurricane season approaching June 1, it’s not too early to prioritize emergency preparedness. In Orange County, our businesses and local agencies have a strong track record of collaboration, ensuring a high level of advance preparedness for severe storms. Our inland location often makes…
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Orlando’s culinary community shined bright last night in a star-studded MICHELIN Guide ceremony. Four new Orlando restaurants received MICHELIN Stars, one of the most prestigious honors in the restaurant industry, bringing Orlando’s total to seven one-MICHELIN-Star restaurants. Camille (Vietnamese…
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Yesterday, we celebrated Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), an annual celebration spotlighting the proven value that business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows and exhibitions bring to businesses, workers and the economy. The Orlando community, joined by Visit…
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Join us for Visit Orlando’s Travel & Tourism Event on Thursday, May 23, at the Orange County Convention Center. This annual event celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week by recognizing the industry’s critical role in powering our national economy, community and connections. The travel and…
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Even in the middle of welcoming visitors to Orlando for Spring Break, your Visit Orlando team is looking ahead at travel projections. After a strong start to the year, demand for Orlando area hotels for the late spring and summer period is showing early signs of softening. With data and insights as…
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This week, Orlando was in the national spotlight earning the title of the #1 Best Sports Business City for Attracting and Hosting Events by Sports Business Journal (SBJ). The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) unveiled the news at a press event at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt…
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Orlando’s travel industry is springing into action with several positive indicators for the 2024 spring break and the overall spring season. No. 1 Spring Break Destination: According to Allianz Partners, Orlando is the No. 1 domestic spring break destination. The results came from analysis of more…
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We recently attended ANATO, a top industry trade show hosted by the Colombian Association for Travel Agencies and Tourism, to drive visitation to Orlando and promote the destination to key clients and media. Premiere trade shows like ANATO are ideal platforms to educate travel advisors, connect with…
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