Casandra Matej

Visit Orlando welcomes record number of visitors

That’s the sound of celebration after Visit Orlando announced it welcomed 76.7 million visitors in 2025 -- a 1.8% increase over 2024 and the highest visitation total in the destination’s history. The tourist organization reported that...

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Overseas visits drive Florida arrivals close to 2019 count

With the release of its 2025 visitor arrival numbers this week, Florida government tourism reps were able to say that the sunshine state is “the closest we’ve come to a full recovery (from the pandemic) since 2019.” That was the...

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Visit Orlando unveils outdoor adventures module in Orlando Travel Academy  

Visit Orlando has launched a new Outdoor Adventures Specialization module within its Orlando Travel Academy – www.orlandotravelacademy.com . The online training resource platform provides travel advisors with an additional tool to boost...

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