Orlando Vacation Weblog

Port Canaveral is trying to reduce its fair to the Orlando vacations. The industry this year will for sure benefit. The first and foremost travelers have to be looked upon by the agencies as to book their vacations. They are planning to add two more cruises to their trip. Especially for those who have never set and sail before to Orlando. They will be keeping a constant check also. An eye on the deadlock competitors. You need to set sail on an Orlando vacation.

High Fuel Prices and Hurricanes might Affect Florida Tourism

Florida tourism operators fear that high fuel prices and the fear of hurricanes will have an adverse effect on tourism, especially from within the US. They fear that high fuel prices in the northeast will lead to a slowdown in tourism growth later in the year. Most people making plans for summer vacations in January will also be thinking of the higher costs of power.

Tourism operators are also worried about the hurricane season. Florida was struck by four hurricanes in 2004 and again in 2005. It is likely that there will only be a 3.2 percent increase in visitors to Florida in 2006, as compared to a 7 percent increase in 2003 and 2004.

Although figures for 2005 will not be available until February, tourism operators feel that 2005 was a good year. Attractions such as Walt Disney World registered a 10 percent growth in attendance from local and international tourists. In fact, international tourism has recovered after the September 11 attacks, operators revealed.

Many Florida resorts had to close for renovation after the 2004 hurricane, but did very well in 2005, resort managers said. They are now planning to target the convention and meeting market, instead of the leisure market, in their advertising and promotion programs.

However, Florida tourism operators estimate that tourism to Florida will be vastly reduced during the hurricane season (August-October), although the 2006 hurricanes are not expected to be as devastating as the hurricanes in 2005. Florida tourism authorities are offering insurance to groups, who have to reschedule meetings and conventions due to risk from hurricanes, but are also targeting seniors for those months. See: Clouds Over Florida Tourism