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HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –JANUARY 2025

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Back to the Future filmed in Utah.

Once upon a time, I was intensely involved in the Florida Film and TV industry. Back in those days, we mistakenly thought we would be Hollywood East and that the state’s tourism and economic development office would continue to do whatever was necessary to encourage that growth. They didn’t and other states have since capitalized on film and TV productions. I bring this up because I just learned that The Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission

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HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –DECEMBER 2024

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Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry opens May 22, 2025 at Universal Epic Universe.

 I confess. I have read all the Harry Potter books twice and have seen all the movies more often. I have traveled on the Hogwarts Express between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventures in Orlando, FL and I’ve peered in all the shops at Diagon Alley, so you can just imagine how excited I am that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, will be one of the themed worlds when Universal Orlando Resort opens its fourth theme park – Universal Epic Universe, on May 22, 2025.

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HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –MAY 2024

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THEY SERVE UP DEALS! YOU SAVE!

Sea World Discovery Cove (Orlando, FL)

Have you swum with a dolphin or snorkeled among tropical fish? If not, this Memorial Day special may be the lure to get you into the water at Discovery Cove (Orlando, FL). If you book by May 27 for use through the rest of 2024, you will receive 20% off your reservation, plus a complimentary premium drink package (a $40 value per person). As part of the all-inclusive experience, guests also enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast and lunch, limitless snacks throughout the day, and unlimited

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HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –LATE APRIL 2024

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It’s paws-itively impactful when Global Meetings Industry Day celebrates dogs on Amelia Island, FL photo courtesy of AmeliaIsland.com

Who let the dogs out on Amelia Island, FL? It must have been the celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day on April 11 by U.S. Travel Association, the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Nassau County Animal Services for their Paws-itive Impact Unleashed. Tourism and hospitality workers were treated to ice cream and greeted by wagging tails and dogs up for adoption – all to showcase

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HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS – LATE APRIL 2023

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HOT DEALS!

Dolphin Resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL

Book any group meeting or event by June 30, 2023 and used by December 31, 2024 at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort Hotels and receive triple Marriott Bonvoy points on eligible meetings, complimentary board meeting for up to 12 guests, and receive a VIP Fantasy Fireworks Yacht Cruise for up to 12 guests (restrictions apply). There are 2,619 guest rooms on the property, 348,711 sf of meeting and function space, 23 restaurants and lounges, and more than 128,000 sf of outdoor space. All guests have full access

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