The Park Avenue District was just named one of America’s Top 150 Main Streets for Christmas shopping.

A local industry expert said prior testing is crucial for drone shows as Orlando officials navigate the repercussions of a Dec. 21 incident.

Orlando's hospitality industry had a transformative year in 2024. Billion-dollar deals, unexpected losses and the anticipation of Universal Orlando's Epic Universe shaped the landscape.

Orlando's theme park giants dominated headlines in 2024 with major developments that captivated readers. From new attractions to ticketing policies and expansions, these were the top stories shaping the tourism landscape in Orlando. 

Orlando will be first to get a new KFC concept called "Saucy."

The Imperial Wine & Beer Garden in Sanford closed its doors Dec. 8 after 12 years in business, making way for a new seafood restaurant there.

The Dec. 4 shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel has sent shockwaves through corporate America, prompting CEOs nationwide to reassess their personal security protocols.

Creative City Project has announced the return of the Immerse festival for its 10th iteration in downtown Orlando from Feb. 21-23, 2025.

The creditors behind Tupperware’s new owner Party Products LLC said from the start they didn’t want to blow money on bankruptcy proceedings. Now its costing millions.

Five downtown Orlando clubs owned by Church Street Entertainment have closed.

Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co., an independent craft brewery in Orlando, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine.

Harris Rosen, the hospitality magnate who built a hotel empire on a philosophy of no-debt growth, has died.

A judge’s order filed Nov. 24 approved the sale of Tupperware’s assets to Party Products LLC.

Disney Experiences on Nov. 22 announced a series of upcoming changes for Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, including where a new land themed on the Pixar film "Monsters, Inc." is headed within the park.

After accruing about $41.7 million in debt and filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Aug. 29 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando-based Primeland Real Estate Development LLC is seeking Judge Lori Vaughn's approval to sell its main asset.

Universal Parks and Resorts has unveiled new details about a hotly anticipated attraction coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, one of the new lands to be introduced at Epic Universe next year.

Port Canaveral, a popular departure point for cruise vacations, showed up prominently in the 2025 Best Cruise Lines rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

Three Orlando businesses suing the city of Orlando and its police chief over an ordinance have beefed up their legal team with a constitutional law expert.

Rebecca Merritt and Beth Scura realized from the start there were constraints in which they had to work, and they weren’t fazed, said Merritt.  

The difference between restaurant chains that thrive and those that struggle often comes down to a relentless focus on the customer experience.