Why Disney is experiencing low attendance
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A travel expert weighed in on Walt Disney World's lack of attendance on the Fourth of July.

Orange County tourism on the decline
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Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond joins FOX 35 News to discuss the decline in Orange County's tourism tax. He says the future is bright despite the decline.

Search intensifies for Italy tourist who carved name in Colosseum

Italy’s culture and tourism ministers have vowed to find and punish a tourist who was filmed carving his name and that of his apparent girlfriend in the wall of the Colosseum in Rome, a crime that resulted in hefty fines in the past.

Multiple groups vying for billions in Orange County tourism tax dollars

The Orange County Tourist Development Tax Citizen Advisory Task Force was expected to meet on Friday to discuss applications from dozens of groups seeking billions of dollars collected through the county's resort tax.

74 million tourists visited Orlando, Florida, almost reaching pre-pandemic levels

More than 74 million visitors came to the Orlando, Florida, area last year, a benchmark just short of pre-pandemic levels, tourism officials said Thursday.

'We're hopeful, but it could be a long time': Realtors optimistic about quick rebound after Hurricane Nicole

The destruction Hurricane Nicole left behind along Florida's coast could have an impact on visitors and tourism numbers as we are just a few months removed from the spring break season.

Service industry workers in Florida's tourism economy must earn this much to survive, according to union

Workers in Central Florida’s tourism industry are pushing to raise their minimum wage to at least $18 an hour, arguing that rising rents and inflation have cut into their ability to make ends meet.

State’s tourism-marketing agency Visit Florida launches post-Hurricane Ian ad campaign

Florida’s tourism-marketing agency has put together a promotional campaign, with an initial cost of about $2.7 million, to highlight parts of the state not ravaged by Hurricane Ian.

Save the date: Fee-free entry day for U.S National Parks

Save the date to receive fee-free entry to all U.S National Parks for National Park Free day. The next FREE entrance day is Thursday.

Church Street Station: Local entrepreneur wants to revamp historic Orlando landmark

Church Street Station is a historic Orlando landmark. A developer now wants to outfit the historic building with bars, restaurants, and shopping, but he's getting push-back from the city.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to open early Sunday for SpaceX launch

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will open two hours earlier on Sunday, July 24 to enable guests to view the next SpaceX Starlink mission launch.

Annual Hemingway Look-Alike Contest begins in Florida Keys

The annual Hemingway Look-Alike Contest began in Key West Thursday, marking the 123rd anniversary of Ernest Hemingway’s July 21 birth.

Florida's Space Coast marketing itself as tourism destination

Florida's Space Coast is stepping up efforts to build more resorts and hotels as part of plans to attract more visitors. They hope to use the aerospace and cruise ship industries as integral parts of a growing tourism sector.

Best cities for recreation in 2022: report

Anyone looking for a good place for some fun this summer might want to consider heading to Las Vegas. 

Top 100 restaurants in Florida: Here are Yelp's top picks

If you're looking to dine at some of the best restaurants in town, Yelp recently unveiled its list of the top 100 restaurants in Florida.

Stetson Mansion makes this Top 10 U.S. Attractions List

Stetson Mansion, Florida's number one attraction in West Volusia County, named top 10 of U.S. attraction's.