Visit Orlando https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/tag/visit-orlando/ Informing, connecting and developing the world’s travel industry professionals. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:55:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Visit Orlando announces UK Orlando Live! https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/visit-orlando-announces-uk-orlando-live/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 07:13:48 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=774828 The post Visit Orlando announces UK Orlando Live! appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Visit Orlando, in association with its partners Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, will return to the UK in April for Orlando Live!, a series of one-of-a-kind in-person training events.

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Visit Orlando, in association with its partners Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, will return to the UK in April for Orlando Live!, a series of one-of-a-kind in-person training events. Held in London, Manchester and Glasgow, the events will bring together the most comprehensive Orlando training under one roof.
“The UK remains our top overseas international market, with Orlando holidays currently high in demand,” said Visit Orlando President and CEO Casandra Matej. “Orlando Live! gives travel advisors the opportunity to learn more about our destination to maximize new business while enjoying a fun, interactive and memorable experience – just like a trip to Orlando.”
During Orlando Live!, representatives from Orlando will provide the latest updates on what’s new in the Theme Park Capital of the World®, including new hotels, attractions and experiences. The event will include lively game sessions, opportunities to win prizes and destination updates to equip travel advisors with expert tips on selling the Orlando experience and helping to create unbelievably real moments for their customers.

Dates
Monday, 24 April, Orlando Live! – London One Marylebone
Tuesday 26 April Orlando Live! – Manchester Science Museum
Thursday 27 April Orlando Live! – Glasgow Hampden Park

Registration for each event begins at 5:30 p.m. for a 6:30p.m. start, and the evening will end at 10 p.m. Food and drink will be provided. For more information and to register, go to Event Details – 2023 Orlando Live! UK (cvent.com)

In addition to learning more about the destination, agents will be entered for a chance to win a trip to Orlando for the 2023 Ultimate Orlando Experience Fam taking place later this year. To qualify, they must complete the Orlando Travel Academy before attending the Orlando Live! Event.

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Visit Orlando eyes UK market https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/visit-orlando-eyes-uk-market/ Fri, 31 Jan 2020 04:48:56 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=534848 The post Visit Orlando eyes UK market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Visit Orlando, in association with its partners at Walt Disney World Resort Florida, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and Universal Orlando Resort, will hold a series of travel agent training roadshows in eight cities across the UK. The 2020 Visit Orlando Roadshow will provide the latest updates on what’s new in the theme park capital of […]

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Visit Orlando, in association with its partners at Walt Disney World Resort Florida, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and Universal Orlando Resort, will hold a series of travel agent training roadshows in eight cities across the UK.

The 2020 Visit Orlando Roadshow will provide the latest updates on what’s new in the theme park capital of the world, including new hotels, attractions and experiences. The event will include an expanded Visit Orlando Marketplace. It will provide an opportunity for agents to increase their knowledge through one-on-one meetings with more of the city’s hotel and attraction partners and to get expert tips on selling the Orlando experience.

Also, attendees will have the chance to win various prizes, including a place on the 2020 Visit Orlando Super Fam or two tickets to Dua Lipa’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ arena tour.

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Visit Orlando rolls out new travel trade tools https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/visit-orlando-rolls-out-new-travel-trade-tools/ Fri, 09 Aug 2019 12:25:04 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=515875 The post Visit Orlando rolls out new travel trade tools appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Visit Orlando has launched new interactive sales tools and resources for travel agents, including a re-designed Orlando Travel Academy. The new academy will provide agents with quick and easy access to sales planning resources, including itineraries, new media gallery and a new educational course. It will educate agents on how to sell the destination and […]

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Visit Orlando has launched new interactive sales tools and resources for travel agents, including a re-designed Orlando Travel Academy.

The new academy will provide agents with quick and easy access to sales planning resources, including itineraries, new media gallery and a new educational course. It will educate agents on how to sell the destination and keep clients updated on the latest news. It is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. A mobile-friendly version is also available.

George Aguel, president and CEO of Visit Orlando said: “We realise how essential updated travel trade tools are in helping travel advisers across the globe increase their sales. Our team is committed to doing everything we can to support our key stakeholders as they continue selling vacation packages to the theme park capital of the world.”

Agents who complete the programme on Orlando Travel Academy will receive the designation of ‘Certified Orlando Expert’ as well as earn four continuing education credits from The Travel Institute, an organisation that provides education programmes, professional certifications and customised learning solutions for travel professionals, attractions, restaurants and more.

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Fworlando! US city received 75 million visitors in 2019 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/fworlando-us-city-received-75-million-visitors-in-2019/ Tue, 21 May 2019 02:40:31 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=504493 The post Fworlando! US city received 75 million visitors in 2019 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Tourism officials announced recently a historic milestone for the U.S. travel industry as Orlando released news of a record-setting 75 million annual visitors in 2018. The increase of 4.2% over the prior year once again solidifies Orlando’s lead position as America’s most-visited destination.  “Testament to the special appeal of our destination” Visit Orlando, the region’s […]

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Tourism officials announced recently a historic milestone for the U.S. travel industry as Orlando released news of a record-setting 75 million annual visitors in 2018. The increase of 4.2% over the prior year once again solidifies Orlando’s lead position as America’s most-visited destination. 

“Testament to the special appeal of our destination”

Visit Orlando, the region’s official destination tourism and marketing organization, shared the news as part of National Travel & Tourism Week to a gathering of more than 1,000 tourism and community leaders.

“It was another record-breaking year for Orlando with both domestic and international visitation,” said Visit Orlando president and CEO George Aguel. “We saw strong gains from all of our core countries, particularly from Latin America. This success is a testament to the special appeal of our destination that continues to grow and evolve, as well as our strong commitment to strategic marketing initiatives.”

Orlando reached a host of new milestones in 2018 including:

– Record number of U.S. visitors: 68.55 million (+4.1%)
– Record number of international visitors: 6.48 million (+5.4%)
– Record airline arrivals: Orlando International Airport (OIA) maintained its position as the      busiest airport in Florida, with 47.7 million passengers (+6.9%)
– Record international airline arrivals: OIA’s international arrivals reached 6.6 million passengers (+11.64%)

About Orlando

Home to seven of the world’s top theme parks, Orlando, Theme Park Capital of the World, is the No. 1 family vacation destination and the most visited destination in the United States. An unparalleled mix of unique experiences create cherished memories for visitors, including legendary theme parks, an array of world-class water parks, entertainment venues, an award-winning food scene, shopping and nightlife. Orlando offers more lodging options than nearly any other destination in the world, from expansive resorts to uniquely themed hotels.

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Research reveals keys to selling a family holiday https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/holiday-planning-research/ Mon, 02 Jul 2018 07:33:00 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=474125 The post Research reveals keys to selling a family holiday appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

A new research commissioned by Orlando USA’s Official Tourism Association, Visit Orlando, has revealed the three stages of holiday planning and the top 10 things parents do before going on family trips.

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A new research commissioned by Orlando USA’s Official Tourism Association, Visit Orlando, has revealed the three stages of holiday planning and the top 10 things parents do before going on family trips.

In order to infiltrate the family travel market, one must know how families go about their holiday travel plans – how they book, what they look for, when do they make their decisions. It’s crucial to know all these things, and that’s exactly what Visit Orlando found in its new study which polled 2,000 British mums and dads.

According to the research, the average family begins their holiday planning more than six months in advance. Moreover, it was found that 8 in 10 families will go through three key stages when booking a holiday: seeking inspiration on where to go, comparing prices and making the final reservation.

Seeking inspiration

The research concluded that adults spend an average of six hours browsing the web for holiday ideas before even asking their kids, friends, and family for input on the destination. In fact, on the to-do list of planning and booking a family holiday, looking at images online is the most popular activity – proving the importance of a proper website, when it comes to the travel business.

Furthermore, the research concluded that family comes first. Mums and dads cited spending time together as a family on holiday was the highest priority, ahead of getting away from work and the daily routine.

Comparing prices

Getting a good deal is obviously a vital part when it comes to choosing holidays. Offering staggered payment options, which lessens the financial burden of upfront one-time payments, is a good route to take for holidaymakers.

Now when it comes to staying up-to-date, apps are also a big plus. Only 6% of people downloaded new apps to use on holiday, missing out on the opportunity to save money by booking tickets ahead of their trip. Also, booking holiday insurance and changing your spending money into the local currency is a priority for parents.

Making the final reservation

While more than 7 in 10 Brits book both their flights and hotels well in advance of their trip, just 22% book activities ahead of their travel. This shows that most families think less about their itineraries, focusing on accommodation and how to get there first.

Giving guests more personalised experiences are now a trend and travel companies can capitalise on this by putting their activity offers up front. Planning the perfect holiday can be time-consuming and stressful, and it’s up to holidaymakers to ease the burden by offering bespoke activities which are seamless and easy to purchase.

To gain a better understanding of how families manage their trips, below are the top 10 things parents do before going on a family holiday in order of popularity:

  • Looking at images online (52%)
  • Checking the average weather at that time of year (50%)
  • Booking your holiday insurance (47%)
  • Checking flight times (length) (47%)
  • Buying new clothes/outfits (43%)
  • Checking maps to assess where everything is at the destination (41%)
  • Checking exchange rates (40%)
  • Getting local currency (39%)
  • Checking visa requirements (32%)
  • Sharing ideas with your kids or asking their opinions (32%)

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Orlando breaks U.S. travel record, surpassing 70 million annual visitors https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/orlando-breaks-us-travel-record/ Wed, 16 May 2018 03:23:31 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=469070 The post Orlando breaks U.S. travel record, surpassing 70 million annual visitors appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

U.S. tourism officials announced a historic milestone in the travel industry as Orlando became the first destination to surpass 70 million annual visitors.

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U.S. tourism officials announced a historic milestone in the travel industry as Orlando became the first destination to surpass 70 million annual visitors.

For theme park aficionados, Orlando has got to be heaven on earth. From Universal Studios to Epcot, Legoland and more – it’s home to some of the world’s most audacious theme parks and hailed as the ‘theme park capital of the world’.

According to Visit Orlando, it’s the number one vacation destination and the most visited place in America right now. The city’s official destination tourism and marketing organisation shared the numbers at a special gathering of more than a thousand tourism and community leaders. It stated that in 2017, Orlando welcomed a whopping 72 million visitors, an increase of more than 5% over the prior year.

“Our record-breaking year was achieved despite international headwinds and the statewide effects of Hurricane Irma,” said Visit Orlando president and CEO, George Aguel. “In 2017, our destination launched new consumer experiences on a significant scale and our marketing efforts leveraged increasing consumer confidence in the United States. We also continued our focus on communicating the unique emotional connection visitors have with Orlando.”

Aside from the record number of visitors, Orlando held a record convention attendance – The Orange County Convention Center welcomed an unprecedented 1.53 million attendees (+5%) – and for record airline arrivals – Orlando International Airport became the busiest airport in Florida with 44.6 million passengers (+6.4%).

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The iconic Universal Globe at Universal Orlando, Florida

“Orlando’s record-setting visitation affirms the city as a leader in the U.S. travel industry.” – Roger Dow, CEO and president, U.S. Travel Association

How Orlando did it

In the U.S., Visit Orlando focused on the country’s positive economic indicators and increased its marketing initiatives for domestic audiences, with an emphasis in the Northeast region. Local visitation for 2017 grew to a record of 65.86 million.

Internationally, the organisation maintained its extensive marketing, brand, and publicity programs to retain Orlando’s leading position as a top destination with 6.15 million tourist arrivals.

After the devastation of Hurricane Irma, Visit Orlando quickly launched initiatives showing how Orlando bounced back in the aftermath. It was a strategy that obviously worked well for the city, done through social media and publicity campaigns.

Dow concluded: “The success in Orlando is great, not just for this iconic destination, but for travel as a whole. As the U.S. overall looks to regain its share of the global travel market, this new milestone in Orlando is a welcome reminder of the resiliency of this industry.”

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Virgin Holidays opens holiday home development in Florida https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/virgin-holidays-opens-holiday-home-development-in-florida/ Thu, 25 May 2017 10:05:38 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=251037 The post Virgin Holidays opens holiday home development in Florida appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Virgin Holidays has opened a holiday home development in Florida and the new property has been developed in response to the growing number of British travellers who want to experience American suburbia, with the comfort of resort amenities. Virgin Holidays research reveals that, when travelling abroad, one in five Brits (17%) want to experience living in […]

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Virgin Holidays has opened a holiday home development in Florida and the new property has been developed in response to the growing number of British travellers who want to experience American suburbia, with the comfort of resort amenities.

Virgin Holidays research reveals that, when travelling abroad, one in five Brits (17%) want to experience living in local style accommodation and over a third (35%) of those heading across the pond say they would like to experience American suburbia.

In response to this demand, Virgin Holidays has announced the opening of Balmoral, a home development in Orlando, Florida, where visitors can immerse themselves in a quintessentially American suburban setting.

The development comprises of a selection of three, four, five and six-bedroom properties each featuring a unique look and design. The homes have their own private pool, patio and garage and there is a ‘social Clubhouse’ for residents.

The houses are located a short drive from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and situated within a gated community for privacy and security. The development offers facilities to suit a range of travelers, including a communal pool and waterpark, lakes and parks, outdoor cinema, fully equipped gym, a bar and an on-site restaurant, that even offers a home delivery service.

David Geer, managing director at Virgin Holidays said:  “The new Balmoral development brings together the best parts of being on holiday by experiencing life in the US paired with the comforts of being at home. Our research shows that a substantial amount of UK holiday makers like to live like a local while abroad and villa style accommodation offers just that. Balmoral is something special that everyone can enjoy, whether you’re a first time or a regular visitor to Orlando.”

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Visit Orlando teams with BA for destination promotion https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/visit-orlando-teams-with-ba-for-destination-promotion/ Sat, 28 Mar 2015 22:25:15 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=219898 The post Visit Orlando teams with BA for destination promotion appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Visit Orlando has partnered with British Airways to launch a new campaign targeted at younger British tourists who wouldn’t normally consider visiting the US destination.  The campaign, which will run until 5 April, spans print, outdoor, digital and social channels and features the ‘real characters of Orlando’. It focuses on four areas: dining, outdoor adventure, […]

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Visit Orlando has partnered with British Airways to launch a new campaign targeted at younger British tourists who wouldn’t normally consider visiting the US destination. Orlando

The campaign, which will run until 5 April, spans print, outdoor, digital and social channels and features the ‘real characters of Orlando’. It focuses on four areas: dining, outdoor adventure, entertainment and shopping.

The campaign coincides with British Airways’ launch of double-daily Boeing 777 services to Orlando from Gatwick this week.

“While Orlando is recognised as the theme park capital of the world, this campaign with British Airways delves more deeply into the broader Orlando vacation experience by sharing recommendations from actual locals,” said Mark Jaronski, vice president of global communications for Visit Orlando. “With additional flights from British Airways, a campaign reaching an audience with more flexibility to travel and the continually evolving and broadening of the Orlando holiday product, there’s no better time for agents to sell Orlando.”

 

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Orlando looks to target pre-family adults https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/orlando-looks-to-target-pre-family-adults/ Mon, 06 Oct 2014 16:42:54 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=212937 The post Orlando looks to target pre-family adults appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Visit Orlando has announced plans to target pre-family adults in one of its biggest marketing pushes in the UK. The tourism board is working with British Airways, Cosmos Holidays, Thomas Cook, Thomson and Virgin Holidays for the new promotion, which features Jack Osborne and offers viewers the chance to win a holiday. The five-week campaign […]

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Orlando will market its theme parks. Photo credit: Kamira/Shutterstock.com
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Visit Orlando has announced plans to target pre-family adults in one of its biggest marketing pushes in the UK.

The tourism board is working with British Airways, Cosmos Holidays, Thomas Cook, Thomson and Virgin Holidays for the new promotion, which features Jack Osborne and offers viewers the chance to win a holiday.

The five-week campaign will start next week with television adverts on ITV, Channel 4, More4, E4 and some Sky channels as well as some online channels.

“By targeting the pre-family adult market, a more flexible segment of travellers, the new Visit Orlando advertising campaign aims to enhance the efforts of our travel trade partners to further drive off-peak bookings to Orlando,” said Danielle Courtenay, chief marketing officer for Visit Orlando.

To encourage sales the tourism board has updated its resources for the trade with specific information, sales aids and training.

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Orlando to target adults without children https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/orlando-to-target-adults-without-children/ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:27:49 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=198841 The post Orlando to target adults without children appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The Orlando tourist board, Visit Orlando, is to launch a campaign targeting adults without children, it has announced. The region, which is the most visited part of the United States, will begin a campaign on 21 October involving TV adverts, trade and PR activity. “Many adults assume that they should wait until they have children […]

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Orlando is campaigning for the adults without children market
Orlando is campaigning for the adults without children market

The Orlando tourist board, Visit Orlando, is to launch a campaign targeting adults without children, it has announced.

The region, which is the most visited part of the United States, will begin a campaign on 21 October involving TV adverts, trade and PR activity.

“Many adults assume that they should wait until they have children to visit Orlando, but the reality is that our destination truly offers everything young couples desire in a holiday at this stage of their lives,” said Danielle Courtenay, chief marketing officer for Visit Orlando. “It’s the ideal break from the daily routine, where these couples can escape and experience everything from thrill rides at our world famous theme parks to relaxing poolside cocktails, delicious meals and vibrant nightlife.”

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