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ARIVAL 360 | ORLANDO

9-12 october 2023, arival is the event of the year for solutions-focused creators and sellers of tours, activities, attractions & experiences., detailed program, watch on-demand.

Three-and-a-half days of connection, collaboration, and boundary-pushing innovation in Orlando at THE premier conference for the In-Destination Experiences Industry. We’ve never hosted a 360 conference quite like this before and we’re maximizing every last minute for our attendees.

Check out all the new features we’ve packed into Arival 360 | Orlando:

• Step into the spotlight with the Arival & TourReview Spotlight Awards : We’re honoring the industry’s most innovative and driven in-destination companies with a brand-new awards program
• Meet your match at Arival Exchange Unboxed : Forget the typical “buyer-seller” set up of an exchange, and instead get 14 one-on-one meetings tailored to your specific interests and who you want to meet ( FREE to Operators!)
• Make game-changing connections at the Attractions Forum on Wednesday and Thursday: This exclusive event-within-an-event gives you the chance to swap trailblazing strategies with other Visitor Attractions and Large Operators who “speak your language”.
• Talk (delicious) shop at The Culinary Experiences Forum on Thursday Join the industry’s leading food, wine, and beer tour operators for insightful conversations about one of the fastest growing and most important segments in Experiences

On-Demand sessions are available to Insider Pro Access members, along with access to the entire Arival on-demand video library, Arival’s industry-leading research, free consulting sessions, community meetups, 20% discount on in-person events and more. Learn more here

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Alan Armijo

Alex bainbridge, alka carter-manning.

Vice President of Supply Management

TUI Musement

Allison French

Senior Director

Broadway Inbound

Imagine Experiences ltd

Andrea Ross

Business Advisor

Cultivate Advisors

Andy Hunter

National Account Manager

GetYourGuide

Andy Levine

CEO/Founder

DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

EVP Strategic Initiatives/Chief Operating Officer

The Florida Aquarium

Founder & CEO

Arnaud Azoulay

Co-Founder & CEO

Babylon Tours

Avital Unger

Avital Food Tours

Brennen Bliss

Crawl Entertainment Group

Bruce Rosard

Chief Commercial Officer

Caitlin Montgomery

Revenue & Data Analysis Manager

360 Chicago

Casandra Matej

President & CEO

Visit Orlando

Casey Clark

Chad krolouski.

Tour Business Coaching

Guest Focus

Chris Atkin

Chris batchelor.

CEO & President

RED HOSPITALITY & LEISURE

Chris Murray

Senior Business Risk Consultant

Granite Insurance Company

Christian Watts

Magpie Travel

Christy Hunter

Founder and CEO

Photowalk Your Travel

Colin Keogh

Product Manager

Dan Christian

CEO & Founder

Acceleration Team, Inc

Daniel Quintana

Reset Tourism Fund

UnTours Foundation

Danny Alberto

Sales Manager

Real Florida Adventures

Senior Director, Global Sales and Account Management

Douglas Quinby

Eduard marti.

Chief Revenue Officer

Elizabeth Furze

CEO, North America

Ellie Warren

Global Director of Experiences

Frank Belzer

Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

Greg DeShields

Executive Director

Tourism Diversity Matters

Haley Meier

Senior Director of Tourism & Group Sales

Orlando Magic

Hannah Colder

North America Regional Manager

James Higgins

Founding Partner

Janelle Visser

Jared broach.

Eat Drink Scare Tour Co.

Jeremiah Calvino

Blend Marketing

Jeremie Bacon

The Forge Adventure Parks

Owner / Founder / Marketing Consultant

Sentinel Creative Group

Jonathan Elkoubi

Lead Editor

Josef Shomperlen

Vice President - Business Development

Trisept Solutions

Judy Gauthier

Justin buzzi.

Owner/Operator

Get Up And Go Kayaking

Justin Charschan

Manager, Ticketing

Major League Baseball

Kara Ricciardi

Owner of Stretchy Pants

Stretchy Pants Food Tours

Karin Aaron

President / CEO

Green Book Experience

Kathy Gilmour

GM/Dream Weaver

Lazy Dog Adventures

Kelsey Tonner

Kevin oneil.

Destiny Water Adventures

Lauren Shannon

Partner / General Manager

Arigato Travel

ToursByLocals

Lorelei Clinton

Black Streak Canyon Tours

Innovation Thinker

Inspire Limitless

Marica Mackenroth Brewster

Von Mack Agency

Martina “Prime” Moore Jr

Founder CEO

Melanin Coaster Network

Maya Schilder

GM and co-owner

Xtreme H2O Sports

Meghan Forbes

Director of Sales

Michael Chua

VP, Global Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc.

Michael Herrmann

President & Founder

Tourconnect

Michael Zeisser

Managing Partner

FMZ Ventures.com

Midgi Moore

Chief Eating Officer

Juneau Food Tours

Mitra Sorrells

Editor in Chief

Myra Galinato

Vice President & General Manager

Blue Hawaiian Activities

Natalie Hernandez

Vice President, Activity Partnerships

Oliver Brendon

Attraction Tickets Ltd

New Business Development

Walks / City Experiences

Peter Muttitt

Managing Director

PM Consulting

Rachel Dickey

Chief Strategy Officer

Rebecca Fisher

Beyond the Bell Tours

Renee Ventrice

Cork and Keg Tours

Sarah Dines

Scott o'neil.

Merlin Entertainments

Spencer Finch

Mad Moose Rentals & Tours

Stacey Toussaint

InsideOut Tours

Stephen Joyce

Steven edwards.

AAMP Agency

Tabor Young

Cap’n Fish’s Cruises

Tori Sullivan

Gray Line Orlando

Trish Higgins

CEO of Cap’n Fish | Partner, Chenmark

Yvonne Drayton

Director of Operations

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Arival is pleased to welcome all of its international attendees to the USA and would like to make the process as seamless as possible.

If you are traveling to the United States for tourism or business for 90 days or less, you may be eligible to visit the US without a visa if your country is participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1), for tourism (visa category B-2), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2).

Here are some examples of activities permitted with a visitor visa:

• Consult with business associates
• Attend a scientific, educational, professional, or business convention or conference
• Settle an estate
• Negotiate a contract

Learn more about Business Travel to the United States on a visitor visa here

• Vacation (holiday)
• Visit with friends or relatives
• Medical treatment
• Participation in social events hosted by fraternal, social, or service organizations
• Participation by amateurs in musical, sports, or similar events or contests, if not being paid for participating
• Enrollment in a short recreational course of study, not for credit toward a degree (for example, a two-day cooking class while on vacation)

Learn more about Business Travel to the United States on a visitor visa here

These are some examples of activities that require different categories of visas and cannot be done while on a visitor visa:

• Paid performances, or any professional performance before a paying audience
• Arrival as a crewmember on a ship or aircraft
• Work as foreign press, in radio, film, print journalism, or other information media
• Permanent residence in the United States

There are several steps to apply for a visa. The order of these steps and how you complete them may vary by U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Please consult the instructions on the  U.S. Embassy or Consulate website .

Complete the Online Visa Application

• Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 – Learn more about completing the DS-160 . You must: 1) complete the online visa application and 2) print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview.
• Photo – You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160. Your photo must be in the format explained in the Photograph Requirements .

Schedule an Interview

Interviews are generally required for visa applicants with certain limited exceptions below. Consular officers may require an interview of any visa applicant.

You should schedule an appointment for your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live. You may schedule your interview at another U.S. Embassy or Consulate , but be aware that it may be more difficult to qualify for a visa outside of the country where you live.

Wait times for interview appointments vary by location, season, and visa category, so you should apply for your visa early. Click the button below for more information on wait times, required documentation, interview tips, extending your stay and more.

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You will receive essential Event information for registered attendees electronically at the email address provided on Your registration form.

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An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the CDC, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.

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Ipw 2022 brings together international travel buyers, media, u.s. suppliers in orlando.

U.S. Travel releases new forecast for inbound travel during annual int’l trade event

PRESS RELEASE June 07, 2022

Nearly 4,800 attendees from more than 60 countries gathered in Orlando, Florida, June 4-8 for the 53rd annual IPW —the travel industry's premier international marketplace and the largest generator of travel to the United States.

IPW convened global travel professionals, including U.S. destinations, hotels, attractions, sports teams, cruise lines, airlines and transportation companies, together with international tour operators, buyers and wholesalers from around the world, to meet under one roof—the Orange County Convention Center—for 77,000 scheduled business appointments over three days that will draw future travel and tourism business to the U.S. and facilitate an industrywide recovery in international inbound travel.

The delegation also included nearly 500 members of the international and domestic media. Reporters covered the event itself, and also met with travel business and destination leaders at the Media Marketplace to generate reporting on travel to the U.S.

In a Tuesday press conference , U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow noted the significance of IPW in restoring inbound travel to the U.S., but also highlighted barriers that persist—including the pre-departure testing requirement for inbound vaccinated air travelers to the U.S., despite over 40 nations that have now dropped a similar requirement, and excessive interview wait times for visitor visas.

New International Travel Forecast

U.S. Travel also released its updated international travel forecast , which projects 65 million international arrivals in 2023 (82% of pre-pandemic levels). The forecast projects that international arrivals and spending will fully recover to 2019 levels by 2025. In an upside scenario, the U.S. could gain an additional 5.4 million visitors and $9 billion in spending by the end of 2022 if the pre-departure testing requirement were removed.

U.S. Travel’s forecast extends to 2026 and also includes an analysis on where inbound travel should be in terms of growth had the pandemic not occurred.

This year’s strong attendance at IPW signals a desire to resume robust inbound travel to the United States.

“This IPW is sending a message that the U.S. is open for business and eager to welcome travelers from around the world,” said Dow. “We are taking a huge step forward here to bring back international travel, restore jobs, and re-establish the bonds that connect our countries and cultures.”

Carnival Cruise Line President and U.S. Travel National Chair Christine Duffy and U.S. Travel Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes also spoke at the U.S. Travel press conference.

IPW also included education opportunities for delegates. IPW Focus , a new program launched in 2021, provided delegates the opportunity to participate in sessions on an array of topics from technology and innovation to research and insights, presented by thought leaders and innovators from around the industry and beyond.

Brand USA returned as premier sponsor of IPW. American Express is the official card of the U.S. Travel Association.

This is the eighth time Orlando has served as host site for IPW—more than any other U.S. city—which last welcomed the global travel event in 2015.

This marked the final IPW led by U.S. Travel’s Dow, who previously announced his departure this summer following a 17 year tenure as president and CEO of the association.

The 54th annual IPW will take place May 20-24, 2023, in San Antonio, the first time the Texas city will serve as IPW host.

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Combine business and pleasure! Make your time at Live! 360 Tech Con Orlando even better by bringing the family and staying at one of Loews Universal Orlando Resorts. The Loews Royal Pacific Resort will be home to all Visual Studio Live!, Data Platform Live!, TechMentor, Artificial Intelligence Live!, Cloud & Containers Live!, and Cybersecurity & Ransomware Live! Orlando sessions and activities.

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Loews Royal Pacific Resort 6300 Hollywood Way Orlando, Florida, 32819

The Loews Royal Pacific Resort Conference Center is located in the middle of Orlando's best Universal Orlando resorts. The Royal Pacific Resort and the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort are just a short walk or water taxi ride away from Universal's two amazing theme parks, Universal Studios Florida® and Universal's Islands of Adventure®, and Universal CityWalk®. These well-situated properties make visiting this sunny locale easy.

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Located a short 10 minute walk from the conference center where Live! 360 will be taking place.

The deadline for booking hotel rooms in the Live! 360 conference room block has passed. You can check room availability at the Universal Orlando hotels here .

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Located a short 5-10 minute walk from the conference center where Live! 360 will be taking place.

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Special attendee rate: $184.00* Book by: Friday, October 25, 2024

Book your room online for the Live! 360 Tech Con Room Block*. The offer is subject to room availability.

Rooms at Loews Royal Pacific Resort in the Live! 360 Room Block also include the following:

• Complimentary in-room internet connectivity**
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• Exclusive Universal Orlando theme park benefits

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Rooms at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort in the Live! 360 Room Block also include the following:

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Loews Sapphire Falls Resort 6601 Adventure Way Orlando, FL 32819

*Rooms are subject to availability and applicable sales and local taxes, so book your accommodations today. ** Standard wireless access is complimentary for up to 4 devices per room for a 24-hour period 1pm to 1pm.

Conference + Hotel Package If you add the Hotel Package when registering, a hotel room at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort OR the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort will be reserved for you.

Maps of Universal Orlando The Loews Royal Pacific Resort Conference Center is within easy walking distance to Universal Studios Florida™, Universal's Islands of Adventure™ and Universal's Volcano Bay™ water theme park, plus the Universal CityWalk™ dining and entertainment complex.

Car Rental Discounts Avis Rent-a-Car is offering a discount on car rental for Live! 360 Orlando attendees.

Airport Transportation (Orlando International Airport) Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando do not provide airport transportation, but there are several options:

Universal’s Superstar Shuttle 800.823.4733 Universal’s Superstar Shuttle provides convenient and affordable transportation between the Orlando International Airport and both Lowes Royal Pacific Resort and Lowes Sapphire Falls Resort. Round-trip adult fare is $39 (tax included). This is a shuttle service that may have other stops at Universal properties along the way. Note, you must be staying on Universal property to use this service and you MUST have your hotel confirmation number when booking.

Taxi One way fares from Orlando International Airport (MCO) average $45-$50

Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort Self or valet parking for Live! 360 Tech Con attendees:

• Self-parking is $15.00* per day
• Valet parking is $23.00* per day

* Rates shown for parking are discounted for Live! 360 attendees and subject to change without prior notice.

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**2025 SCOPE HOTEL ROOMS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BOOK MID-FALL, 2024**

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Rosen Shingle Creek 9939 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819 Discounted Room Rate : $262 s/d Discounted Room Rate Cut-off Date : January 11, 2024 

** NOTE: A 1 NIGHT NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS TAKEN AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.   THE DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE IF THE RESERVATION IS CANCELLED**

SOME NIGHTS AT THE ROSEN SHINGLE CREEK ARE NOW SOLD OUT.

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Hotel Kinetic (a Marriott property) 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819

Discounted Room Rate:  $229 s/d Discounted Room Cut-Off Date:  January 19, 2024 * * Please note:  This hotel will become the Hotel Landy on February 13 **   

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld 10100 International Drive Orlando, FL 32821

Discounted Room Rate: $259 s/d Discounted Room Cut-Off Date: January 11, 2024

Element Orlando International Drive 5750 Central Florida Parkway Orlando, FL 32821

Discounted Room Rate: $209 s/d Discount Room Cut-Off Date: January 9, 2024

Residence Inn Orlando at SeaWorld 11000 Westwood Blvd Orlando, FL 32821

Discounted Room Rate: $189 s/d Discounted Room Cut-Off Date: January 15, 2024

**Shuttle Buses to SCOPE will be provided**

Reservations made after the cut-off date or after the group room block has been filled (whichever comes first) will be accepted on a space- and rate-availability basis. Rooms are limited, so please book early.

We understand that you have many choices when making your travel arrangements. Please understand that reserving your room in the CHI room block at the conference hotel allows you to take full advantage of the conference sessions, events and networking opportunities, and ensures that our staff will be available to help should you have any issues with your accommodations.

HOTEL SCAM ALERT: It has come to our attention that some of our conference participants are being targeted in a hotel scam. We do not utilize any third-party hotel booking services. If you are contacted by any company other than Cambridge Innovation Institute (CII) or any of CII’s divisions (including Cambridge Healthtech Institute and Cambridge EnerTech) please do not do business with them. These companies may ask for advance payment, and should you contract with them, you may be unable to confirm, make changes or receive a refund, and reservations are often canceled without advance notice.

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Join us at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Hotel – located in Orlando, Florida – for the OLC Accelerate 2022 event. Find special hotel rates, travel tips, directions and more on this page.

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1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, PO Box 22653 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Located in the heart of the most magical place on earth, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort provides a truly extraordinary backdrop for your Orlando vacation or conference experience.

Special conference room rate of $239.00 + $15 mandatory resort fee* + taxes. 

Make your reservations by Friday, October 14, 2022 in order to take advantage of the special daily conference room rate.  NOTE:  The hotel has extended the special conference rate as of Monday, October 17. 

If one of your selected nights shows as sold out, you will be placed on a wait list for that night.  The hotel will contact you as that room night becomes available again.

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Option 1 (preferred): Book Online 

Option 2: Call Swan/Dolphin Reservations 800-227-1500 or  888-828-8850  and let them know you are with the Online Learning Consortium group.   Note: Swan/Dolphin reservations are open Mon-Fri 7am-11pm ET or Sat-Sun 7am-7pm ET. We recommend that you do not call outside of these hours. If you do, your call automatically rolls over to Marriott central reservations, and they do not have the group information available. Please call within the hours indicated above to get the best OLC group rate.  

The special conference rate also applies for three days prior to and three days after the conclusion of the conference. 

Please note:

• High-speed internet access is included in your room at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin as part of the room charge.
• Complimentary wireless network access will be provided by OLC in the conference area. Connection instructions will be available when you pick up your name badge at the conference registration desk.
• *Mandatory Resort Fee includes: daily replenished bottled water, internet access, access to the fitness center, local calls.

The Swan/Dolphin will NOT be calling you to help you make a reservation – any solicitation like that is a scam. We do our best to halt any of this activity and appreciate any reports of this happening. Follow the Swan/Dolphin link that we provide above to make your reservations online to get our special conference rate.

Your support in staying at the OLC contracted hotel helps keep the conference costs down, which directly affects your registration fees. OLC contracts for the best possible room rates for its events and is required to guarantee a predetermined number of sleeping rooms. If the organization does not meet the contracted room block, the hotel can charge an attrition fee, which will result in higher registration fees at future conferences. Therefore, we encourage you to book your room through our block at the conference hotel.

*All reservations made after the blocks are filled and/or after the deadline will be available at the hotel’s prevailing rate and availability is not guaranteed.

Beware of Room Block Poachers: This is the practice of companies posing as an agent or representative of an organization offering hotel reservation services. They may offer a hotel room at a lower cost, and have an official sounding name such as “Exhibition Housing Management”. “Poachers” will immediately charge your credit card, sometimes with a “service fee,” and in many cases will not make a reservation. Be advised that this is NOT an official service, nor is it sanctioned by OLC. No attendee should be contacted about hotel reservations except by someone from OLC. If someone outside of OLC contacts you, we urge you to ignore them and report them immediately to OLC.

Local Transportation To and From the Resort:

The resort does not provide an airport shuttle or transportation. The best options for transportation between the airport and the resort are  Mears Connect Shuttle , taxi, or Uber/Lyft.   

Advance reservations with Mears can be made online.  Mears offers standard shared shuttle service for $32 round-trip, or express (directed shared service, limited wait time) for small groups reserving together. 

Be sure to have your driver drop you at the proper hotel tower.  Most conference guests will be located in the Dolphin Tower.  All conference sessions are located in the Dolphin Tower.

Hotel Parking Information:

OLC Accelerate attendees staying at the Swan and Dolphin are entitled to complimentary self parking. During the check in process, our front desk agents will ask guests if they parked a car and will remove the parking charge.

All daily drive-ins will be responsible for their own parking charges at the hotel rates of:

Self parking – $32 plus tax per day / per exit 

Valet parking – $42 plus tax per day / per exit 

Transportation to Disney Theme Parks:

Guests of the Swan/Dolphin Resort receive complimentary bus transportation to Disney theme parks.  Registered guests also receive complimentary parking at Disney theme parks with room key and MyDisney Experience app confirmation.

Spending extra time in Orlando and bringing family? Get discounted Disney tickets for your conference stay.

Orlando is packed with theme parks. Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom parks, Seaworld, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure – and the list continues. 

Special Disney theme park ticket prices  are available for conference attendees. Special After 1pm or After 5pm Twilight tickets are available for conference attendees and their families. 

Single Day, Multi-Day, and Park hopper ticket options are also available for conference attendees and their families.

Disney Ticket Options and Details

These specially priced tickets are valid 7 days pre, during, and 7 days post-conference.  The cut-off date for advance purchase savings is November 12, 2022 .  

To enter a Park, both a Park reservation and valid Ticket on the same day are required. A Park reservation must be made for each day of entry. Reservations are subject to availability.

Check the Park Availability Calendar: disneyworld.com/availabilitycalendar .

For details on making a park reservation please visit disneyworld.com/parkpass

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Find out more about these special Disney Events taking place during OLC Accelerate conference week:

EPCOT Food and Wine Festival (Daily through Nov. 19)

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (select nights Nov. 8 – Dec. 22; many nights are now sold out) 

There are many dining options in and around the Swan and Dolphin Resort. Here are a few ideas and links to get you started.

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin offers a variety of dining options onsite. Please download their mobile app or visit their  website for additional information about their many diverse restaurant and lounge options. 

Additional dining options are within walking or Disney shuttle distance at Disney’s Boardwalk and Disney Springs .

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Limited AOTA hotel blocks still available!

Reserving a room in the AOTA room block is an important way to support the Association and ultimately keep overall meeting costs as low as possible.

To receive AOTA’s discounted rates, room reservations must be made through ConferenceDirect Housing. Individual hotels will not accept reservations at our group rate through any other method.

ConferenceDirect Housing is open Monday–Friday 9:00 am–7:00 pm ET, excluding federal holidays.

Phone: 877-510-4789 Email: [email protected]

HOUSING ALERT – Beware of Housing Pirating Companies

AOTA has approved ConferenceDirect Housing to coordinate all hotel reservation requests for AOTA INSPIRE 2024.  If you are contacted by any housing company other than ConferenceDirect Housing, recognize that they are not endorsed by AOTA and, despite their claims, they do not have access to our negotiated discounted rates. 

AOTA Housing does not initiate calls to sell sleeping rooms and under no circumstances is a full non-refundable payment at time of reservation required.  

Please look for the ConferenceDirect Official Housing Provider logo on the housing website to make sure you are on the correct website to book your hotel reservations.

Minimum Night Stay

The following hotels have a 3-night minimum stay. You must include Wednesday or Thursday night in your reservation.

• Rosen Centre Hotel (HQ Hotel)
• Hilton Orlando
• Rosen Plaza Hotel
• Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be made by calling or emailing the official housing bureau for AOTA. To cancel, call 877-510-4789 or email [email protected] .

Please contact the hotel directly to cancel. AOTA’s housing bureau will charge a $60 cancellation fee for cancellations made at anytime .

All reservations require a deposit of one (1) night’s room and tax. This may be reflected on your credit card statement as early as March 1, 2024. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to your arrival date for refund of your one night’s room and tax deposit. A cancellation fee will still apply.

Room rates do not include tax, which is currently 12.5% per night (subject to change without notice).

Remember, ConferenceDirect Housing is the only housing bureau for the 2024 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo.

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Whether you’re looking for sunshine, nightlife, or family fun, Orlando is the  perfect  destination for exploring new adventures. The city’s welcoming experience represents a true melting pot of global cultures and customs.

Immerse yourself in the world’s top theme parks, water parks and attractions, discover the arts, experience the multicultural influences, and enjoy its one-of-a-kind outdoor excursions. You’ll never run out of things to do in Orlando!

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AOTA INSPIRE 2024 attendees receive access to discounted tickets for area theme parks for entry after 2pm, in addition to standard ticket packages.

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AOTA INSPIRE 2024 Presenters, What Inspires You?

“I am inspired by my patients and the hard work and determination they put into getting their lives back. I am grateful to have a part in their journey to help them accomplish both the big and the little goals.”

Sharon Montgomery, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CEAS

“Sharing years of work and research on the topic of sensory and behavior, and using OTs holistic background, we delve into why individuals behave as they do, working with them to understand their needs and meet them. It is through this deep understanding that we can change and enhance the lives of others. This is what motivates me.”

Carolyn Murray-Slutsky, MS, OTR, C/NDT, FAOTA

“Knowing that I have the skillset and influence to create new pathways and build adaptations that bring people independence, joy, and dignity has always kept me connected to my primary profession of occupational therapy!”

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APTA EXPO is the public transportation industry’s long- standing, premier resource for advancing mobility systems through a robust showcase of the latest-breaking technologies, products, and services.

Find the solutions to increase and retain ridership, reinvent the rider experience, infuse technology to enhance convenience, improve security, transition to a more sustainable system, boost system-wide reliability, and beyond.

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APTA is thrilled to bring the TRANSform Conference & EXPO to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Traveling to Orlando and around town is easy, with convenient, cost-saving options for your hotel stay and transportation. 

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APTA has negotiated special rates at Orlando hotels for APTA's TRANSform Conference & EXPO attendees and exhibitors. Hotel rooms should be booked through the show's official housing vendor, Expovision .

NOTE: The dis counted Hotel Room Block rates expire September 8, 2023. You may still book a hotel room through the housing block however, discounted rates are not guarenteed after September 8.  

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The  Hyatt Regency Orlando  is the official conference hotel. Guests must be full-paid conference attendees to stay in this hotel.

The ONLY company officially sanctioned and certified by APTA to book hotels on behalf of its exhibitors and attendees is Expovision . We have no affiliation with other 3rd party hotel room brokers soliciting APTA exhibitors and attendees.

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All hotels with discounted room rates for APTA EXPO & TRANSform Conference participants are listed below.

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For questions about hotel reservations, please contact [email protected] .

Travel Discounts

APTA has partnered with Delta and United Airlines to provide meeting attendees special discounts for your travel to and from APTA EXPO 2023 in Orlando, Florida!  

To make a reservation:

• Go to  www.delta.com  to book your flight. Enter meeting code NM2BW to get the discounted rate.
• Call Delta Meeting Network reservations at 800-328-1111and refer to meeting code NM2BW.

Promotion Code:  ZMWS386872 Valid for Travel:   October 5 - 14, 2023 Eligible Airport:  Orlando International Airport (MCO)

• Navigate to  www.united.com  and search for flights through the advanced search option. Enter ZMWS386872 in the promotion code field.
• Call United Meeting Reservation Desk at 800-426-1122. Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations. International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk.

Getting to EXPO in Orlando

APTA's TRANSform Conference & EXPO will take place at the Orange County Convention Center, ( map  it! ). You can find  full transportation information  here including driving directions, ground transportation and parking information. 

Getting to EXPO

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Daily Parking Rates for Exhibitors

The West Building parking lot can be accessed several ways - via Exhibit Way (north entrance), via Convention Way (south entrance) and via West Entrance Drive off Westwood Boulevard.

The Orange County Convention Center is now cashless and accepts Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

• $20.00 parking fee will apply to passenger vehicles.
• $40.00 parking fee will apply to oversized vehicles.

Have a Little Fun in Orlando - Discounts for EXPO Badgeholders!

We invite you to combine business and fun in Orlando. Enjoy open-air adventures at local theme parks, unforgettable ecotourism experiences, al fresco dining and shopping, expansive resorts with incredible pools and recreational activities, and much more! Start your stay early or extend to take advantage of  everything Orlando has to offer!  And be sure to take advantage of these incredible deals and savings exclusively provided to APTA EXPO attendees!

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EXPO: JAN. 28 – 30 2025 CONFERENCE: JAN. 29  – 30, 2025 ORLANDO, FL USA |  Orange County Convention Center

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SpaceCom | Space Congress is the premier, global commercial space event that attracts thousands of space professionals and the industry's boldest leaders from the commercial, spaceport, and defense sectors. 

This is the central resource for accelerating the construction of our space infrastructure and capabilities to:

• Ensuring Defense Capabilities & Supporting Our National Defense Strategy
• Creating an Intelligence-Driven Presence in Space
• Building Agile Launch Capabilities
• Supporting On-Orbit Servicing
• Establishing a Global Spaceport Network
• Empowering Exploration & Scientific Research
• Connecting End-Users with Competitive Capabilities
• Creating Sustainable Solutions for the Planet
• Protecting and Enhancing the Quality of Life for Humankind
• Driving More Space Access Overall 

SpaceCom is produced in partnership with the 50th Space Congress, the long-standing event produced by the Canaveral Council of Technical Societies (CCTS) in partnership with NASA-Kennedy Space Center (KSC). 

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80+ countries, 200+ exhibiting companies, the spacecom | space congress experience.

SpaceCom’s engaging show floor includes products and services from global companies that enable forward progress for all of our space projects. Solutions and innovations that can change the way you do business and the way you think will be on display. 

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The conference program is hyper-focused on the most pressing issues and biggest opportunities – off-planet and on-planet – to achieve our collective missions in space. Session topics include launch infrastructure & expanding launch cadence, workforce, data & cybersecurity, space debris management, satellites including on-orbit servicing & maneuvering, sustainable solutions, space travel, human space flight and so much more.  

Networking and collaboration are the most powerful asset in a partnership-dependent industry like space. Our networking events are designed to authentically connect thousands of commercial, defense and spaceport professionals via formalized networking events, including a Welcome & VIP reception, networking coffee breaks, and more. 

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January 28-29, 2025

As the only United States Space Force & Space Systems Command co-sponsored event, top defense officials strategize on addressing current threats and establishing domain authority.

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GSA's annual summit to collaborate on advancing spaceport construction worldwide & establish the standards for spaceport operations.

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The Ultimate Experience

Imagine a conference where learning extends to thrilling theme park adventures, world-class entertainment, and immersive experiences.

Interactive CNEs

Get ready for tailor-made courses designed to be educational, enjoyable, and engaging! We will be offering over 40 accredited CNE courses taught by experienced nurse educators!

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NurseCon Orlando offers more than just a conference – it’s an immersive experience. Your registration covers conference events, interactive activities, lively parties, and top-notch continuing education.

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Embark on an unforgettable journey at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando, where adventure meets relaxation in the heart of Florida!

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Drag queens, game shows, and SO much more!

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It‘s not NurseCon without our EPIC parties!

$729 CONFERENCE FEE

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Join us for the Ultimate Nursing Conference. This package gets you access to all the CNEs, meet-ups, parties, and fun! 

Pay in Full or select a Monthly Payment Option with only $99 down. Receive a FREE after 2pm park pass when you register with the Pay in Full option.

Guest Party Pass - ADD ON

Coming with a guest and they’re not a nurse? This add-on is perfect for them! With this add-on your guests can participate in all of NurseCon Orlando parties and events after 5:00pm.

If selected, this party-pass is only available as a bundle with a conference fee.  Pay in Full or select a Monthly Payment Option with only $99 down.

Receive a FREE after 2pm park pass when you register with the Pay in Full option.

Pre-Licensure Student Pass

Students are welcomed at NurseCon Orlando! With this pass, you can still attend the CNEs, but will not receive any credit. You can also participate in all the excitement of NurseCon Orlando from parties, activities, to theme nights and more!

Please note: To book this pass, you need to have proof of enrollment in a pre-licensure nursing program. 

Pay in Full or select a Monthly Payment Option with only $99 down.

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The Ultimate Nursing Conference is also now on land at none other than Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando.

An Unforgettable Experience

NurseCon Orlando features original programming designed to bring nurses together

NURSE BLAKE

From Nurse Blake Live to a book signing and a meet-and-greet, you'll have plenty of opportunities to interact with Nurse Blake!

There will never be a dull moment! We will be having Nurse Feud, Nurses Got Talent, and Drag Shows!

Theme nights

We will be having two theme nights, Disco Rodeo and Night at the Carnival!

Meet other nurses in your specialty and make lifelong friends!

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Halloween Horror Nights

Scream together or you won't last long. Legend has it you should never go alone to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, The World’s Premier Halloween Event. Summon your scream squad and you might survive.

Universal Studios Florida Theme Park

Script an incredible day of fun at this real, working film and TV studio that features rides, shows and attractions that put you right in the middle of the action. Enter The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Diagon Alley™, encounter mischievous Minions and join forces with the TRANSFORMERS.

Universal Island of Adventures Theme Park

Step right into powerful stories, myths and legends. Come face to face with King Kong, battle villains alongside Spider-Man, go on a high-speed rampage with The Incredible Hulk and flee hungry raptors in Jurassic Park™.

Universal Volcano Bay Water Theme Park

It’s a water theme park. Which is like a theme park with a whole lotta water. And that big thing in the middle is just like a real volcano. ‘Cause you know volcanoes have water slides, the kind that’ll make you chicken out at the last minute unless your friends (or kids) peer pressure you. And if you’re more a go-with-the-flow type, we got chill things like a winding river, wave pool—oh, and lounge chairs. Doesn’t get chiller than that. Remember, it’s a South Seas oasis (and nothing says oasis like a volcano).

Universal CityWalk

Experience the best in dining, live music, movies, shopping, miniature golf, and more. Dine on one-of-a-kind meals and desserts at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen™, enjoy wall-to-wall sports coverage and food cooked on open kettle grills at NBC Sports Grill & Brew™, and grab a bite at the world’s largest Hard Rock Cafe®.

Table Service Dining + Entertainment

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen™

Extraordinary foodstuffs await you at this full-service restaurant, bar and confectionary. Delight your palate with fantastical fare including classic dishes like steak and seafood, and an all-day brunch featuring crepes and quiches, each with their own novel twist.

NBC Sports Grill & Brew™

Catch wall-to-wall sports coverage on 100 HD TVs and see every play and highlight. Enjoy food prepared on open kettle grills and over 100 beers on draft and in bottles. Welcome to the skybox.

Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food™

Take a culinary journey through the cantinas, street carts, and markets of Mexico City for authentic Mexican street food made with only the freshest ingredients. You’ll find foods you know and love, but you’ll also discover new flavors and dishes that you’ve probably never seen on this side of the border.

Bob Marley—A Tribute to Freedom℠

At this replica of Bob Marley's home in Kingston, Jamaica, you'll enjoy live music nightly and authentic Jamaican cuisine, while you take in the musical heritage of the King of Reggae.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.™ Restaurant & Market

At Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. dine on out-of-this-world seafood dishes and award-winning ribs. Don’t miss the chance to try on plaster casts of Forrest’s running shoes for a memorable photo at the famed Forrest Gump bus bench in front of the restaurant.

The Cowfish®

Innovative sushi joins forces with creative burgers for an untraditional dining experience. The result: “Burgushi,” a cutting-edge fusion of burger and sushi, featuring sushi rolls created with burger components and sandwiches using sushi elements.

A bold new restaurant is coming to Universal CityWalk. Bigfire welcomes guests with modern inspiration drawn from the nostalgia of cooking over open flames during memorable family vacations, making them feel as though they’ve entered a lakeside summer house.

Hard Rock Cafe® Orlando

Grab a burger and a side order of rock 'n' roll history at the world's largest Hard Rock Cafe, featuring the popular restaurant chain's most extensive collection of rock memorabilia.

Jimmy Buffett's® Margaritaville®

Close your eyes. Lean back. Sip the ultimate margarita at this Orlando bar. Featuring live entertainment every night, the island music will carry you away as you savor a cheeseburger in a tropical paradise, along with Florida and Caribbean cuisine.

Pat O'Brien's® Orlando

Have Fun!® at this exact replica of the famed New Orleans watering hole where it's Mardi Gras 365 days a year. It’s the home of the original flaming fountains patio, dueling pianos and world-famous Hurricane® drink.

Vivo Italian Kitchen™

Celebrate the romance of Italian culture and the joy of simmering sauces and made-from-scratch pasta, breads and cheese. The restaurant features tried and true family recipes perfected over centuries, brought up to date with a reimagined food pantry full of everything you’d find in mama’s kitchen.

Quick Service Dining

Hot Dog Hall of Fame®

Strike out your hunger with classic hot dogs from some of the nation’s most famous ballparks at the CityWalk Hot Dog Hall of Fame. Choose an iconic frank from Chicago, Boston, New York, L.A. or create your own “top dog” with the toppings of your choice.

Auntie Annie's® Pretzels

Grab a quick snack with freshly baked, hand-rolled pretzels, along with other simple and delicious treats.

Bread Box Handcrafted Sandwiches™

Enjoy a combination of the highest quality meats and market-fresh vegetables, bread baked daily and made-to-order preparation.

Savor the original Cinnabon plus Pecanbons™, Cinnamon Stix, coffee and more.

Cold Stone Creamery®

Treat yourself with custom ice cream delights created right before your eyes on a frozen granite stone.

Menchie's® Frozen Yogurt

Sample one of the most popular frozen yogurt shops with quality frozen yogurt and an expansive self-serve toppings bar.

Moe's® Southwest Grill

Giant burritos, cheesy quesadillas and flavorful salads are prepared right before your eyes.

Red Oven Pizza Bakery™

Take a trip to Italy for authentic, artisan pizza made fresh, while you wait. This is real pizza, how Italy intended.

Enjoy specialty coffee, tea and blended drinks, bakery items and gourmet gifts.

Whopper™ Bar

Visit the world’s first, and enjoy the flame-broiled burger you love with over a million ways to HAVE IT YOUR WAY™.

Panda Express

Taste Original Orange Chicken and zesty Beijing Beef wok-ed up fresh, hot and fast.

Bars + Clubs

CityWalk’s Rising Star™

CityWalk's Rising Star is not your typical karaoke club. Here, when you grab the mic, you’re performing with a live band complete with real backup singers. Choose from an impressive number of song titles and rock out like a superstar or croon your favorite country ballad in front of a live audience.

Fat Tuesday®

Cool off with your favorite frozen concoctions at a convenient walk-up counter where you can enjoy daiquiris, margaritas, Hurricanes and more. Fat Tuesday offers frozen drinks inspired by the eclectic spirit of Bourbon Street in New Orleans, where the original concept began more than 20 years ago. 

Red Coconut Club™

Red hot. Sizzling cool. This nightclub and ultra-lounge sits atop Universal CityWalk, where you can take in the stars on the balcony, mellow out at intimate tables inside, or mix with lively crowds around the bars. Tropical meets trendy at the Red Coconut Club™.

Live Shows, Movies, + Activities

Universal™Cinemark - Now Showing: Epic Entertainment

At Universal Cinemark in Universal CityWalk, you can catch new releases on twenty big screens with state-of-the-art projection and sound systems that put on an incredible show. Enjoy the ultimate in comfort with stadium seating and high-backed chairs. When you’re feeling hungry, the concession stands are stocked with sweet snacks, hot food like pizza, hot dogs and nachos, and a full liquor bar with beer and wine. These first-class features come together to create an unforgettable viewing experience at Orlando’s premier movie showplace.

Hard Rock Live® Orlando

See the biggest names in music take the stage at Orlando's premier performance venue, Hard Rock Live® – the Coliseum of Rock 'n' Roll. Performances are separately ticketed.

Hollywood Drive-In Golf™

Play your way through 36 holes of golf featuring The Haunting of Ghostly Greens and Invaders From Planet Putt. Both capture the fun of 1950s horror and sci-fi movies, adding cutting-edge interactive elements and special effects. You’ll encounter a cemetery, flying saucer, 30-foot robot and more. Jump into the swing of things and play the game like never before.

Orlando Attractions

Theme Parks

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Diverse Cuisine

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Medieval Times

Time travel to the Medieval Era and experience something unlike anything you’ve seen before! Inside an 11th century-style castle, Medieval Spain will come to life before your eyes.

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Great Conference! Dr. Steve Burgess delivered a wonderful, concise, up to date and evidence-based conference on the "Meat and Potatoes" of Hospital Medicine. I will use most of this information on a daily basis in my practice. This was the best conference I've attended in my 32 years of practice. Same great speaker with no fluff, no wasted time, most recent studies and no missed information due to speaker running out of time. My hat off to Dr. Burgess. Thanks so much for not wasting my time and giving me as much pertinent information in the least amount of time.

Each topic was well thought out and presented and included current guidelines that is very applicable to my Hospital medicine practice. I like the morning classes which allows for enough time to actually "vacation" during the day. The hotel location was great plus we got a room discount and free breakfast. I missed a half session because I felt sick and i believe it will be great to have a live online version/link that runs concurrently. I look forward to more conferences and will definitely recommend.

Very informative. Reviews current guidelines and studies for several topics applicable to hospital medicine. Strong focus on evidence based medicine. Lectures are in mornings only allowing time for exploration / relaxation. Great location right on river walk and hotel had daily breakfast and happy hour. Thanks for a great CME vacation!

I absolutely loved this conference again! I attended in 2022 and had a wonderful experience and had the same experience this time! I love Steve's review, especially that he continuously updates his information with the most recent research, including the research articles where he got the information! 10/10 recommend this conference!

Well organized conference, very relevant information and great schedule with early morning lectures and time to explore area in afternoon.

Good speaker, funny. Love the schedule, half days. leaving room for fun or relaxation :)

Great balance between coursework and free time. All information is up to date and applicable to day to day life as a Hospitalist

The course was well balanced, topics were current and helpful for everyday practice. Dr Burgess is a great speaker

Have enjoyed this CME. Best bang for your buck. Helps that it is 4 hours. Able to retain more info this way. Very specific and gives you exactly what you need to know.

This conference was well organized and easy to follow. The guidelines were current and applicable to the topic. It was presented clearly and kept my attention the entire time. I would definitely attend one of these conferences again.

Dr. Burgess was excellent with explaining recent studies on each topics. Lots of clinical pearls can be used for Hospitslist day to day clinical practice. Would like to attend again in future.

Number 1 Great speaker New tips excellent cme Dr Jacques Medical director

Awesome talks, very informative, straight to points and organized. Plenty of time for the rest of day for vacation.

This CME was great and very well presented. Location was also great. Will most definitely come back.

Very well done! Pertinent topics. Up to date studies. To the point lectures. One of the best CME conferences I have been to in my 34 yrs of being a doctor.

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It’s real! The Great Florida Bigfoot Conference is coming to Central Florida

Event is june 8 in ocala.

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OCALA, Fla. – No horsin’ around – the fourth annual Great Florida Bigfoot Conference is coming to Marion County, which makes me wonder – are there competing Florida bigfoot conferences?

The event is being held at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala on June 8, according to their website.

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Conference officials promise “an all-star lineup of Bigfoot researchers, investigators, and authors ready to interact with fans and discuss their experiences and findings.”

Organizers recommend purchasing tickets in advance, with general admission starting at $25, going up in levels until the VIP package at $150.

Believe it or not, there will even be a “Share Your Experience” event where you can hearing personal stories of close encounters with the hairy kind, but you must be a ticket holder and fill out an online form to be considered.

Earlier this month, digital journalist Anthony Talcott told readers about Florida’s “Skunk Ape” and the numerous sightings across the Sunshine State.

Is the Skunk Ape THE Bigfoot? Are they related? Better Yeti, what exactly is a sasquatch? Who knows!

Even if you can’t prove Bigfoot or the Skunk Ape is real, you can 100% show that you were at the aforementioned event with this exclusive merch only available at the conference.

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The heat is on for these two Florida airports ranked in Top 10 for summer travel disruptions

No one wants to be on a "worst" list. Airports included.

Unfortunately for two Florida airports, when it comes to summer travel, the airports in Orlando and Tampa appear on the Most Disrupted Airports Expected for Summer 2023 list. Why? Because in 2022 they were two of the worst airports in the U.S. when it comes to flights disrupted on departure, or delayed or canceled, according to data compiled by Hopper .

Hopper is a travel booking app and online travel marketplace that sells flights, hotels, rental cars, and short-term rentals.

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What Florida airports had the most disruptions in 2022?

Here is what the Hopper research had to say:

Orlando International Airport

• The 2022 data showed Orlando International Airport coming in as the sixth most disrupted airport in the U.S. from June to August 2022. Orlando had a 33% overall disruption rate, saw 31% of flights delayed and 2% of flights cancelled.

Tampa International Airport

• The 2022 data showed Tampa International Airport coming in as the eighth most disrupted airport in the U.S. from June to August 2022. Tampa had a 32% overall disruption rate, saw 30% of flights delayed and 2% of flights cancelled.

For some perspective, the No. 1 worst ranked airport for summer travel in 2022, according to Hopper, was Chicago's Midway International Airport . Chicago had a whopping 44% overall disruption rate, saw 42% of flights delayed and had 2% of its flights cancelled.

Other findings:

• Amsterdam (AMS), London Heathrow (LHR) and Paris (CDG) are the busiest airports in Europe. Last summer they saw 45% of flights disrupted on departure. This spring disruption rates have recovered to 30% - 35%, but remain high. 
• London and Paris to NYC remain the busiest routes from Europe to the US.
• Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW) are the busiest airports in the U.S. Last summer they saw over 25% of flights disrupted on departure. 
• Chicago (MDW), Baltimore (BWI) and Newark (EWR) were the most disrupted US airports last summer.