Launch brings business back to Cape Canaveral
Wednesday's scrubbed launch brought some customers back to Cape Canaveral restaurants.
What safety measures to expect when Disney Springs reopens today
Disney Springs reopens on Wednesday. It joins Universal CityWalk, which opened last week. Temperature checks, masks, and social distancing will be required.
Osceola County leaders want Gov. DeSantis to ease restrictions on vacation rentals
There are 40,000 vacation rentals in Osceola County which generate roughly $32 million a year in bed taxes, according to Experience Kissimmee, the tourism authority for Osceola County.
Orlando's I-Drive attractions: 'We’re ready to reopen'
Attractions along International Drive urging the County to ask the Governor to allow them to reopen.
DeSantis vacation-rental ban challenged
Property owners and a vacation-rental management company have filed a federal lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis, accusing him of violating their constitutional rights by shutting down vacation rentals during the public health crisis caused by COVID-19.
Tourism 'rebound' likely to take time
The rebound plan, which still must go before the Visit Florida Board of Directors, is considered “flexible” as the agency continues to survey tourism businesses across the state to better understand the impact of the crisis on the industry.
Bringing tourists back to Central Florida may happen sooner than later
Orange County’s Economic Recovery Task Force is offering recommendations on what the recovery of tourism should look like, in a three-phase approach.
Vacation rental owners fighting to reopen as economy ramps back up
Vacation rental owners are fighting to reopen for business in Florida. Airbnb owners, for example, can only book guests who are staying for more than 30 days, under an executive order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis in March.
Walt Disney World will reopen within months, economist predicts
Disney World has not announced a reopening date, as of now.
Survey gives glimpse of damage in tourism industry due to pandemic
In a survey of 1,009 tourism-related businesses that dealt with the period from March 19 to April 15, the group Destinations Florida found that 72 percent of respondents had applied for federal assistance. But just 17 percent of those businesses had received federal money.
Disney reports $1.4 billion loss amid shuttered parks, movies and sports due to pandemic
The House of Mouse is struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic. Disney reported a steep decline in profit as many segments of its media and entertainment offerings ground to a standstill.
New Smyrna Beach Airbnb owner offers first responders free mini vacations
New Smyrna Beach Air BnB operator offers apartment near the beach for free to people she calls, Heroes of the pandemic.
Central Florida officials discuss reopening recommendations for Disney World, Universal, other theme parks
The Orange County's Economic Recovery Task Force met virtually Tuesday, and discussed some ideas for reopening the area's economy.
Orlando's tourism outlook post-COVID19
It remains unknown when tourists will be allowed to return to Orlando's biggest attractions, but tourism officials are already planning for when that happens.
Walt Disney World extends closure time of properties to fight the spread of coronavirus
Disney has announced it is extending the date of its closures to properties in Florida and California in the fight against the spread of coronavirus.
Jobs quickly being lots in Florida's hotel industry
Florida’s tourism industry is vital to the state’s economy, producing billions of dollars in state and local taxes each year.
Cruise passenger returns to Florida home but fears he may be carrying coronavirus
The cruise passenger is unhappy with how Norwegian handled a potential COVID-19 case onboard.
Glendora man, 34, dies from coronavirus; recently visited Disney World in Florida: Report
A Glendora man who died just days ago after testing positive for COVID-19 recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, it was reported Thursday.
Hawaii asks visitors to postpone vacations ‘for at least the next 30-days’ to stop COVID-19 spread
Hawaii Gov. David Ige is urging visitors to postpone vacations to the island state amid the COVID-19 pandemic.