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How the USA Screws Itself with Foreign Tourists

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Over the past weekend my family had some dear friends from the United Kingdom around for dinner and one of the topics of conversation was their recent trips to various parts of the globe. The lucky devils have been all over the globe in recent months with trips to Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Europe, Mexico […]

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Crazy Busy in Orlando Update!

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Wow! That’s all I can really say as it’s been a crazy busy time in Orlando since the Holiday period. I don’t usually go more than a day or so without updating this blog but time has flown and I’ve not had a second in any day spare. I suppose that’s good news given this […]

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IAAPA 2012

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The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is in town this week and we wandered along to take a look. The organization represents more than 4,000 facility, supplier and individual members from more than 90 countries and it seems most of them attend the once a year trade only show at the Orlando […]

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Osceola County Welcome Center & History Museum Opens

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Amid much fanfare and celebration the Osceola County Welcome Center & History Museum opened today on US 192 near mile marker 15.  The official Grand opening is scheduled for 10th November but Osceola County officials, dignitaries and representatives were present at 10.00 am this morning for a ribbon cutting, speeches and a tour of the […]

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Orlando City Soccer Push To MLS Shows Favorable Economic Impact Numbers

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  Orlando City Soccer’s dream of becoming the 20th team in Major League Soccer took a major turn upwards yesterday afternoon as the results of an Economic Impact presentation were made public. The independent report carried out by Conventions, Sports & Leisure International, a Minneapolis-based research firm, showed that a soccer franchise would benefit the […]

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Fun Spot Breaks Ground on Expansion Project

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Officials gathered yesterday afternoon on International Drive for a groundbreaking ceremony at Fun Spot that will see the popular amusement park adding a large new section to its facility. Once complete, the $20 million expansion project will be the first major upgrade in 15 years for the attraction owned by the Arie Family.  The expansion […]

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The Force is Strong in Orlando

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With the political convention circuit in full swing, the very sight of the word convention is usually enough to send me running to the hills … except that I live here in Orlando. Rapidly on it’s way to becoming the convention capital of the world, Orlando is currently, #4 behind Chicago,  Las Vegas and Washington, […]

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Kissimmee … Orlando’s “Other Side”

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Kissimmee—Orlando’s “Other Side” When visitors think of Florida, they often think of palm trees and beaches. Ask them to describe Orlando, and roller coasters and characters come to mind. But between those sandy beaches and the colorful theme parks is another beautiful area that’s been teeming with indigenous wildlife and native subtropical plants that locals […]

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Visit Orlando recently announced that Orlando welcomed a record-breaking 55.1 million visitors last year up  7.2% more than 2010’s record 51.4 million. So by those numbers, we’re the nation’s top destination, though other draws such as New York (it says it passed the 50 million mark last year, with 50.5 million visitors) might quibble, because […]

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Are You Ready For Some May-Hem?

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If you are having MegaCon withdrawals and can’t wait for Halloween season to begin, never fear May-Hem is here. Since it’s humble beginnings back in 2003 in Fort Lauderdale, Spooky Empire has grown into arguably one of the nation’s top producers of horror themed conventions with their annual Ultimate Horror Weekend in October now a […]

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