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TAMPA, Fla.- Tampa International Airport and BayCare Health System today announced the expansion of the airport’s COVID-19 passenger testing program through the end of the year after a successful October pilot. The COVID-19 testing site is located in the airport’s Main Terminal, near the entrance…
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SEATTLE, WA – Seabourn, the ultra-luxury resort at sea, has opened for sale the revised inaugural expedition season itineraries for Seabourn Venture, the line’s first ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ship. Between December 2021 and April 2022, Seabourn Venture will sail on a series of 10- to 14-day Norwegian Winter voyages, cruising the…
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BURBANK, Calif., – In light of the tremendous success achieved to date in the Company’s direct-to-consumer business and to further accelerate its DTC strategy, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today announced a strategic reorganization of its media and entertainment businesses. Under the new structure,…
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TAMPA, Fla. – Friday, Tampa International Airport CEO, Joe Lopano, tested positive for COVID-19, as did a member of his team, Vice President of Communications Veronica Cintron. Immediately upon receiving the results, the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority began contacting all employees and associates whom have…
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TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa International Airport is offering COVID-19 testing, on the spot, and at a cost. Tampa International Airport CEO, Joe Lopano made the announcement during a press conference Tuesday. “We’re going to build confidence on the part of the traveling public by…
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August 3, 2020 By: Rick Wilks ORLANDO, Fla. – Comcast announced Thursday Universal theme park revenue was down 94 percent in the second quarter, plummeting from $1.46 billion USD to $87 million USD. Universal Studios Florida is trying many different strategies during it re-opening phases…
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July 24, 2020 By: Rick Wilks ORLANDO, Fla. – Halloween Horror Nights 2020 has been canceled in both Orlando, FL and Hollywood, CA. The Universal Studios Florida Halloween Horror Nights website had the following statement: “Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood have made the…
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July 23, 2020 By: Rick Wilks ORLANDO, Fla. – Due to Covid-19 concerns, runDisney has announced on its site today, that the November 5-8, 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, will now be moved to a virtual event. According to a statement online…
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July 15, 2020 By: Rick Wilks TAMPA, Fla. – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced that Summer Nights will return this Friday, July 17, and continue every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday thru August 16, 2020. The park hours will be extended during these nights and…
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July 15. 2020 By: Rick Wilks ORLANDO, Fla. – The 2020 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival starts today, which is also the re-opening day for EPCOT after being closed since mid-March. This marks the 25th Anniversary for the popular festival and it is starting weeks…
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