January 19th, 2008
Winter Haven, FL – The new owners of Cypress Gardens have announced a significant operational change at the historic attraction. Owners say the move will create a more energized, fun-filled experience that will be applauded by Cypress Gardens’ current guest base and create strong appeal to both area residents and visitors to Central Florida.
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September 18th, 2007
Miami Beach, FL – Hotel Victor stole the show at the 14th Annual World Travel Awards held in New York City last night. The World Travel Awards are the most prestigious awards established for the global travel industry. The South Beach-based luxury boutique hotel was named Florida’s Leading Boutique Hotel for the second consecutive year. Also nominated in a category with eight hotels from across the country, Hotel Victor took home the coveted title of North America’s Leading Boutique Hotel to return home with two of the industry’s top honors.
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August 12th, 2007
Geo·tour·ism (n): tourism that sustains or
enhances the geographical character of a place -
its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and
the well-being of its residents.
By Kirby Collins
Geotourism sustains communities and allows them to keep their unique flavor and style. There’s less pressure to conform to national architectural trends that make every city look the same.
Geotourism gives visitors a chance to escape strip malls and the homogeneous feel they get from every other place they visit.
Geotourism is good business. Every place in Florida has its own character, our beaches all have different types of sand and our regions have distinctive looks. Business people can focus on their customer by being who they are, not who Mickey thinks they should be.
PlacesAroundFlorida.com supports Florida Geotourism
For more info, view National Geographic and Wikipedia.
May 31st, 2007
“The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” is set to debut at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park of Orlando in the fall of 2009. The attraction will include Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Forbidden Forest, and Hogmeade Village. Author J.K. Rowling has been working with the design team at Universal Studios to be certain that this park resembles her work.
May 7th, 2007
But increasing competitor marketing, rising advertising costs and lingering hurricane perceptions are hurting Florida’s tourism market and driving people to other destination spots for vacation and leisure. Click for more
