Orlando ranks among top U.S. cities for home equity growth

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Looking at year-over-year growth (July 2020 to July 2021), researchers found 49 of the 50 largest metros recorded an increase in median home equity values of more than 10%. Metro Orlando ranks among the top U.S. cities when it comes to increasing home equity value, according to home ownership investment company Unison’s “2021 Home Equity Report.” […]

Disney reveals timelines for Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster and Star Wars Hotel

Walt Disney World next year will debut a new roller coaster-style ride and its cutting-edge Star Wars-themed hotel. The theme park giant will open the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride at Epcot sometime in 2022; and its new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser immersive hotel will begin welcoming guests on March 1. Here’s […]

STR, Tourism Economics Lift 2021 US Hotel Forecast, Lessen Growth Projections for 2022

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NASHVILLE — Just released at the 13th Annual Hotel Data Conference, STR and Tourism Economics have upgraded the U.S. hotel forecast for 2021 as a whole and lessened growth projections for 2022. Additionally, full recovery of demand remains on the same timeline for 2023, while revenue per available room (RevPAR) is projected to surpass 2019 […]