The fall Surf Expo trade only show is back in Orlando and opened its doors to buyers from specialty stores across the U.S., the Caribbean, Central and South America and all around the world earlier today. The show features approximately 2,600 booths of apparel and hard goods and a full line-up of special events, including […]
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Florida set to pass 100 million visitors in 2015
September 2, 2015 Comments Off on Florida set to pass 100 million visitors in 2015
Florida has raised the bar every year over the last four years and Governor Rick Scott announced today that a record 54.1 million visitors came to Florida in the first half of this 2015. The record amount of visitors represents a 5.8 percent increase over 2014. In the second quarter of 2015, 25.8 million visitors […]
Continue reading …Pitbull becomes Florida’s Latest Travel Ambassador
September 1, 2015 Comments Off on Pitbull becomes Florida’s Latest Travel Ambassador
Miami based rap artist Pitbull is partnering with Visit Florida to promote the state as an international tourism destination it was announced earlier today at the 2015 Florida Governor’s Conference. Pitbull, whose real name is Armando Christian Perez, is Visit Florida’s newest ambassador. In order to who how serious he is, Pitbull has filmed his […]
Continue reading …September is Magical Dining month in Orlando
September 1, 2015 Comments Off on September is Magical Dining month in Orlando
Magical Dining Month is back! Throughout September, more than 70 Orlando restaurants will offer prix fixe dinners for just $33 allowing visitors to indulge in some fabulous appetizers, entrees and desserts. Orlando was named one of 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations for 2015 by Wine Enthusiast magazine, as well as one of The New York Times‘ 52 Places to […]
Continue reading …Burt Reynolds Named First Recipient of Film Florida Legends Tourism Ambassador Award
August 31, 2015 Comments Off on Burt Reynolds Named First Recipient of Film Florida Legends Tourism Ambassador Award
Oscar nominated actor and one of Florida’s favorite sons, Burt Reynolds (pictured above), was presented with the Film Florida Legends Tourism Ambassador Award at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Tampa this evening. Looking fragile but dapper in an elegant black on black ensemble, Reynolds expressed his love for his adopted state and how privileged […]
Continue reading …Second runDisney Star Wars Half Marathon Event Sprinting Toward Walt Disney World Resort in 2016
August 24, 2015 Comments Off on Second runDisney Star Wars Half Marathon Event Sprinting Toward Walt Disney World Resort in 2016
runDisney is summoning the Force today to announce another Star Wars-inspired intergalactic journey, this time to the dark side. The “Star Wars Half Marathon – the Dark Side” enters the galaxy April 14-17, 2016, at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and pays homage to the dark side forces of the Star Wars universe. This […]
Continue reading …Universal Pictures’ “The Purge” Lures Guests to “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, Beginning Friday, September 18
August 11, 2015 Comments Off on Universal Pictures’ “The Purge” Lures Guests to “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, Beginning Friday, September 18
Beginning Friday, September 18, the annual Purge will commence at “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort as both parks debut all-new disturbingly-real experiences, inspired by Universal’s popular franchise film series created by writer and director James DeMonaco and produced by Blumhouse Productions and Platinum Dunes. Guests will attempt to survive […]
Continue reading …World Cup Champions United States Women to face Brazil at Orlando Citrus Bowl on October 25
August 9, 2015 Comments Off on World Cup Champions United States Women to face Brazil at Orlando Citrus Bowl on October 25
Central Florida soccer fans can chalk up another milestone this year as the U.S. Women’s National Team returns to the Orlando Citrus Bowl for the first time since 2013 as part of the 10-match Victory Tour to celebrate the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup championship. Orlando City Soccer Club and the City of Orlando, with […]
Continue reading …Hearts of Reality Autograph Session Hits Celebration Today!
August 8, 2015 Comments Off on Hearts of Reality Autograph Session Hits Celebration Today!
Hearts of Reality is back and now in its seventh year it is your opportunity to meet some of the stars from TV shows such as Survivor, The Amazing Race, Big Brother as well as other hit shows. The event starts at 2.30pm today at the Bohemian Hotel in Celebration and among the many stars […]
Continue reading …Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Announces Upcoming Fall Performances Including Martin Lawrence and Daryl Hall & John Oates
August 5, 2015 Comments Off on Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Announces Upcoming Fall Performances Including Martin Lawrence and Daryl Hall & John Oates
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has just announced some exciting upcoming performances for the 15/16 fall and winter season. Single tickets go on sale Friday, August 7 for Martin Lawrence Live Doin’ Time, Pixar in Concert with the Orlando Philharmonic, One Man STAR WARS® Trilogy – written and performed by Charles Ross, […]
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