Hotelier plots anti-venue political strategy (Sun-Sentinel)
When the proposal to build light rail in Central Florida died in 1999, hotel magnate Harris Rosen held a victory party for fellow train opponents in one of his International Drive hotels. ...more...Reviews of recent books on travel (The Wichita Eagle)
"The Complete Walt Disney World" (Coconut Press; $24.95) "Zagat Walt Disney World Insider's Guide" (Zagat; $15.95) Located near Orlando, Walt Disney World Resort features the world's largest collection of theme parks, water parks and resorts, spread across 47 square miles and twice the size of Manhattan. It is a vacation city-state with its own downtown, zoo, golf courses, a resident staff of ......more... MGM expands Jedi show (Orlando Sentinel)
One of the most popular features of Disney-MGM Studios' Star Wars Weekends will become a permanent show this fall when Walt Disney World completes construction of a new stage for the Star Wars Jedi Training Academy. ...more... Hotel Industry Executives Chart Future of Demand Forecasting at JDA Leadership Dinner (Hospitality Net)
Scottsdale, Ariz. | JDAź Software Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: JDAS) the leading provider of hospitality revenue management solutions, today shared the results of discussions conducted at its executive dinner meeting held in conjunction with the HSMAI and HITEC conferences June 24 to 28 in Orlando, Florida. The meeting was held to gather top hospitality industry revenue management professionals to ......more... USA flights and shops are the best bargains (Daily Telegraph)
With the dollar now worth less than 50p, an American trip may never be better value, says Nick Trend....more... How to do Disney World on a budget (Honolulu Advertiser)
The most important part of budget travel to Disney World is planning. Research and book your transportation, accommodations, meal plans, character dining, and theme park tickets as far in advance as possible for maximum savings ? and to make your visit more pleasant....more... Know It All (New York Daily News)
How to rest easy in a hotel room while your flight is delayed....more... Rent hand GPS unit for Grand Canyon (Akron Beacon Journal)
Visitors to the Grand Canyon can now rent a hand-held GPS device to help them find their way around the South Rim of the park. Introductory rates for the FUNfinder GPS units at the Grand Canyon are $11.50 a day. They are available under an agreement between the Grand Canyon Association, a nonprofit association that supports visitor services at the park, and FUNfinder Inc., a Phoenix technology ......more... Green hotels are cleaning up (Orlando Sentinel)
Embracing an eco-friendly philosophy resonates with tourists. Ecologically minded travelers looking for guilt-free getaways are finding more options as hotels and other tourist-related businesses go green. ...more... |