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The 10-year plan for Orlando Tourism Had the chance to go to the annual Visit Orlando luncheon this past with a focus on the future. As a DMO (Destination Marketing Organization). VO is essentially tasked with driving visitation to Central Florida funded through tax dollars that tourists pay. While nothing groundbreaking was announced, attendees did have an opportunity to provide input towards the development of a 10-year tourism plan for the region. As a fan of theme parks, I was interested to hear what the hot topics would be. Here are two key takeaways that resonated with me: 1. Iconic Events: The Power of Tentpole Attractions One section of the discussion emphasized the creation of "tentpole attractions" within the city to boost off-season visitation. This strategy echoes successful events like Halloween Horror Nights at Universal and  The Food & Wine Festivals at Disney, which have become major draws in themselves.  Imagine future events that capture the imagination and encourage visitors to plan trips specifically around these experiences, extending Orlando's tourist season beyond peak periods. 2. Building a Talented Workforce: A Shared Challenge Attracting and retaining top talent remains a critical hurdle, further complicated by the ongoing housing affordability issue. If Orlando is going to grow, we need to have a workforce that can support this growth. We’re nowhere near AI being able to clean a hotel room. Theme parks, aware of this challenge, have activated some programs to help with staffing needs. This includes actively investing in college programs and international recruitment initiatives to get people on-site for a committed period of time. These efforts ensure a (somewhat) reliable and passionate workforce that can provide the labor hours, especially during peak seasons. What do you think? Are there bigger issues facing Orlando and other theme park-driven destinations? ### 🎢 If you found this interesting and want to learn more about the business of theme parks, give me a follow Tay Mauro #themeparks #orlando

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Episode 57: Mastering Business and Personal Discipline with Trevor Cowley

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Attention business owners and professionals! Are you seeking strategies to effectively navigate the knowledge-based economy and leverage information for real-world impact? The upcoming LinkedIn Local North Shore event on June 18th is tailored just for you. Unlock Knowledge Impact This event, titled "Harnessing Knowledge for Real-World Impact," will provide valuable insights and actionable techniques to help you: 👉Manage information overload and overwhelm 👉Filter, evaluate, and leverage the vast amount of available information 👉Make informed decisions and drive innovation 👉Stay competitive in the digital age Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, policymaker, or a professional aiming to enhance your skills, this event promises to deliver valuable knowledge and practical takeaways. Event Highlights 😎 Insightful discussions with expert speakers Alexandra Quinn and Mark Schiralli 🙌 Audience Q&A session to address your specific queries 👍 Networking opportunities to expand your professional circle Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded individuals, gain valuable knowledge, and unlock the power of information for your business or professional endeavors. Secure your free ticket now: https://lnkd.in/g9WAm6ZX See you at the LinkedIn Local North Shore event on June 18th! #LinkedInLocal #KnowledgeEconomy #NetworkingEvent #SydneyEvents

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The JACKSONVILLE (FL) Hospitality Market Update Year End 2023 2023 YTD Occ 68.4% ADR $147.69 Revpar $97.50 Boasting 22 miles of beaches, Jacksonville, on Florida’s northeast coast, is a city of diverse neighborhoods with a top-notch arts and culture scene, unbeatable food, and a wide variety of family-friendly attractions, parks, and nature preserves. JAXPORT recently completed its harbor deepening project several years ahead of the original schedule. The project was necessary to meet the needs of larger cargo ships transiting from the Suez and Panama canals, and the new 47-foot depth for the channel will position JAXPORT as the first U.S. East Coast port of call for fully loaded new Panamax class vessels. Jacksonville had an inventory of about 30,000 hotel rooms at the end of 2023. It is experiencing a robust expansion of its hotel inventory. Eight properties totaling about 900 rooms were scheduled to open by the end of 2023. Inventory growth will remain elevated in 2024, with nearly 800 rooms under construction and scheduled to open during the year. Seven of the eight openings in 2023 were Upper Midscale or Upscale properties. Upscale openings included the 120-room SpringHill Suites Jacksonville Baymeadows that opened in February, the 156-room SpringHill Suites Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront that opened in April, the largest addition in 2023, and the 120-room Hyatt Place St. Augustine that opened in October. The 122-room WoodSpring Suites Jacksonville Orange Park was the only addition not in the Upper Midscale or Upscale hotel classes. Hotel performance is expected to remain weak in early 2024 before improving in the second half of the year. RevPAR is projected to decline about 2% in 2024, despite modest growth in ADR, due to the supply-side pressure on occupancy. For the complete year end market report, comment below with your email or send me a message.

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Despite initial concerns, hoteliers are seeing the promising start of new demand after Miami Beach "broke up" with spring breakers. In this HNN article, Bryan Wroten examines how hoteliers coped with this decision, what their adapting strategies looked like, and how they'll plan for 2025 . More here: https://bit.ly/3VTXLlE

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Renovations are especially attractive in our high interest rate environment. This applies across all industries.

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Episode 36: Turning Pain into Purpose: Aimee Stephens Journey

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#Golflife: Good morning! Welcome to the weekend. “The secret of golf is to turn three shots into two.” Bobby Jones, Amateur Golfer. Mr. Jones was a generational golfer. A champion who never turned professional. A man of many skills and talents. Among his achievements were winning the Grand Slam of golf, building Augusta National, and creating The Masters golf tournament. His quote is about strategy. It is about constantly searching for ways to save strokes throughout a round. The same can hold true in business. To grow in an organization, it is important to search for and find economies. Ways that you can save money, steps or time. When you are looking for ways to help your organization, you are saving “strokes.” Golf is about the lowest score. Business is about service, value, and economy. To grow your income/visibility, look to be that person who thinks like the owner. The person always looking for ways to spend $2.00, instead of $3.00. Have a great weekend! Thank you for reading. (these are my words and my opinions only.) #save #search #investigate #economize.

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Exciting news! Book 4 of the Red Hotel series is coming later this year. 📚✨ Now's the perfect time to dive into the first 3 books: Red Hotel, Red Deception, and Red Chaos. Whether you prefer audiobooks, e-books, hardcovers, or paperbacks, we've got you covered. Find them all on Amazon and get ready for some amazing summer reading! 🌞 #RedHotelSeries #SummerReading

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Join in our Board meeting listening section next Wednesday! Details are below.

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Latin America and the Caribbean are home to some of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the world. To keep up with the booming tourism industry, we need more skilled technicians and fewer hotel administrators. As a believer in this vision, I propose converting half of the universities into polytechnics that provide two years of education to prepare people for careers in the tourism industry. The new hotels being built, including all-inclusive ones, are top-notch and require more than just a smile. Good service is a must. By investing in the education of technicians, we can provide quality service to tourists and ensure the industry's sustainable growth. Let's make Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Chile, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent, and the rest of the region leaders in the tourism industry. #Latinamerica #Caribbean #Tourism #TourismIndustry #polytechnics

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Excited to share the three most important software you need to manage your Hopitaltiy property remotely. This episode is brought to you by Vibrant Management & Meagan Adent.

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Leadership is key when launching, building and maintaining a successful #catering program.

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Travel truly IS essential! For wellness, infrastructure, economic boosts and so much more. ❓Where are your fave places to travel? Stay? Eat? Hidden gems? Best service you’ve ever had? Tag your place(s) in the comments below 👇🏽 and let’s get folks experiencing the power of hospitality! 🫶💫🍍

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great resources at your finger tips

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Forbes article on Remington Hospitality growth in Latin America & the Caribbean. #roomtothrive #remingtonhospitality #hotels #hotel #hospitality #cala #tourism https://lnkd.in/grTxaDip

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Why would you partner with Taggr? Great Question! I use the word "partner", because that's how we operate. Coming from the operator world, we understand the big goals: Happy Clients, Happy Customers, and Growth. These goals get easier to achieve with an enforcement solution that understands. This is why we focus on onboarding the top quailty 1099's, using the best enforcement tools, and providing the fastest dispute resolution solutions. I believe this methodology is why we've been able to partner with some of the biggest operators in the game. Is today the day we see if Taggr can help you reach your goals? Shoot me a message Email: tylar@taggrsolutions.com Call or Text: 8434553179 #partner #parking #tech #parkingenforcement #team #growth #goals #gigeconomy

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