Visit Orlando takes to TikTok to catch Gen Z’s trendy travelers
Read full article: Visit Orlando takes to TikTok to catch Gen Z’s trendy travelersThe tourism group announced its “City Break” campaign, set to launch Sept. 15 and run through Nov. 15. The initiative will feature TikTok content creators highlighting attractions, nightlife, and dining options around Orlando.
Visit Orlando defends use of tourist tax funds before Orange County commissioners
Read full article: Visit Orlando defends use of tourist tax funds before Orange County commissionersToday, Visit Orlando defended its handling of funds before the Orange County Board of Commissioners, responding to a recent comptroller’s audit that accuses the organization of mishandling millions in Tourist Development Tax dollars.
Tourism’s economic impact soars while worker wages lag in Central Florida
Read full article: Tourism’s economic impact soars while worker wages lag in Central FloridaA recent study released by Visit Orlando highlights a significant milestone for Central Florida's tourism industry, which generated a record-breaking $94.5 billion economic impact in 2024. The region welcomed 75.3 million visitors, fueling an industry that supports approximately 468,000 jobs, or 37% of all employment across the area.
Audit reveals Visit Orlando misclassified tourist tax dollars as private funds, spent on non-tourism items
Read full article: Audit reveals Visit Orlando misclassified tourist tax dollars as private funds, spent on non-tourism itemsAn audit conducted by Orange County shows that Visit Orlando spent money on items that did not promote tourism.
160 restaurants join Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining for 20th anniversary. See the menus
Read full article: 160 restaurants join Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining for 20th anniversary. See the menusOrlando’s culinary scene is blooming with Michelin accolades, celebrity chefs and trendy tastes. Starting Aug. 15, you can try many of the hottest restaurants in town for one price.
International travel still a cloudy spot in Orlando’s sunny tourism forecast
Read full article: International travel still a cloudy spot in Orlando’s sunny tourism forecastRepresentatives with Visit Orlando provided their assessment of the state of the tourism industry Friday, noting that international travel appears to be lagging behind domestic travel.
Visit Orlando worker arrested in child porn case, US attorney says
Read full article: Visit Orlando worker arrested in child porn case, US attorney saysA former employee of Visit Orlando behind bars in Seminole County is accused in a child porn case, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.
‘Significant issues’ found in Visit Orlando’s financial audit
Read full article: ‘Significant issues’ found in Visit Orlando’s financial auditAn audit has raised concerns about "significant issues" within Visit Orlando's operating budget and record-keeping practices, including omissions on how $6.3 million was spent.
Magical Dining returns with 150 Orlando restaurants to choose from. Here are the new places included
Read full article: Magical Dining returns with 150 Orlando restaurants to choose from. Here are the new places includedA record 150 restaurants in Orlando will offer three-course prix-fixe menus as part of Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining.
Tourism tax collections down in October compared to last year, says Orange County officials
Read full article: Tourism tax collections down in October compared to last year, says Orange County officialsTourism tax collections in Orange County fell in October year-over-year as hotel occupancy slipped, according to new reports by the county comptroller and Visit Orlando.
74 million tourists visited Orlando, Florida, almost reaching pre-pandemic levels
Read full article: 74 million tourists visited Orlando, Florida, almost reaching pre-pandemic levelsTourism officials say more than 74 million visitors came to the Orlando, Florida, area last year, a benchmark just short of pre-pandemic levels.
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month returns in August
Read full article: Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month returns in AugustVisit Orlando's annual Magical Dining Month is set to return in August, giving people the chance to eat three-course meals at some of the area's best restaurants for $40 per person.
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Visit Orlando expecting influx of international tourists as travel ban gets lifted
Read full article: Visit Orlando expecting influx of international tourists as travel ban gets liftedThe U.S. will lift its ban on international travelers effective Friday, Nov. 8, and it appears folks from all over the world are itching to get back to America’s tourist destinations.
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Visit Orlando president says ‘it’s time to be optimistic’ about tourism in Central Florida
Read full article: Visit Orlando president says ‘it’s time to be optimistic’ about tourism in Central FloridaOne 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.
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Restaurants look for boost as Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining begins
Read full article: Restaurants look for boost as Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining beginsFriday marks the beginning of Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining, a program that offers $35 three-course dinners from now through Oct. 4. “Part of the Magical Dining experience was going out and experiencing the restaurant,” Noelke said. Magical dining begins just as the city of Winter Park revamped its setup for curbside pickup. “Magical Dining couldn’t come at a better time,” said Winter Park Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Betsy Gardner Eckbert. Magical Dining will run for 38 days, offering six weekends for diners to experience some of Orlando’s best restaurants.
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