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SeaWorld Orlando Replacing the Blue Horizons Show With Dolphin Days

According to the Orlando Sentinel, SeaWorld Orlando is ending their Blue Horizons dolphin show. The Blue Horizons show featured “dolphins doing tricks alongside acrobats.” In SeaWorld’s attempts to make its theme park focus on conservation and animal rescue, they’ve created a new show that will instead seek to educate guests of the park about the … SeaWorld Orlando Replacing the Blue Horizons Show With Dolphin Days

First of Four New Trains at Orlando International Airport is Installed and Running

Back in October, we told you that the Orlando International Airport was planning on replacing the shuttles that take travelers between gates 1-59 and the main terminal. Today, they posted photos of the new shuttle from their Twitter account and we thought we’d share them with you here. Photo/news source: Orlando International Airport Twitter

PETA Attempting to Push SeaWorld Investors to Vote on Seaside Sanctuaries

According to the Orlando Sentinel, the animal rights organization, PETA, is attempting to push SeaWorld Entertainment investors into a vote that would send “the company’s killer whales to seaside sanctuaries.” PETA is, interestingly enough, a shareholder in SeaWorld, and as a big enough investor, they can submit a resolution, via a proxy statement, to be … PETA Attempting to Push SeaWorld Investors to Vote on Seaside Sanctuaries

Nearly 113 Million Tourists Visit Florida in 2016 Breaking the Previous Year’s Record

2016 was a rough year for the state of Florida between Hurricane Matthew, the Zika virus, and one of the nation’s worst shootings in U.S. history. Despite these difficult events, Florida’s tourism in 2016 was at an all-time high for the sixth consecutive year with 112.8 million visitors, surpassing 2015’s record of 106.6 million visitors. … Nearly 113 Million Tourists Visit Florida in 2016 Breaking the Previous Year’s Record

Emeril Deal Raises Important Question About Florida Tourism Agency

Fresh off the heels of inquiry into a secretive deal with the rapper Pitbull, VISIT FLORIDA is once again under scrutiny from local government officials and taxpayers alike. As the state’s tourism agency, VISIT FLORIDA paid $9.1 million in taxpayer money to Brand USA federal partnership, as well as $11.6 million for Emeril Lagasse’s program Emeril’s Florida, agreements … Emeril Deal Raises Important Question About Florida Tourism Agency

Royal Caribbean Wins Four 2017 Travvy Awards

According to their website, the Travvy Awards recognizes “the highest standard of excellence in the industry today, honoring travel companies, products, and destinations for their outstanding achievement.” This year Royal Caribbean International took home 4 awards. Royal Caribbean International won for Best Cruise Line – Overall, Best Cruise Line – U.S./Canada, Best Cruise Line – … Royal Caribbean Wins Four 2017 Travvy Awards