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The Destination Divas traveled to Orlando, Florida on the Brightline train for the second season of their Travel Channel show. They enjoyed luxurious accommodations at Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek, featuring fully equipped kitchens, multiple pools, and a state-of-the-art gym. The Divas also took advantage of Club Wyndham’s Take A Chef alliance, which allowed them to have a private chef prepare a five-star meal in their room. The team also met with Jason Gamel, President of ARDA, to discuss the evolving timeshare industry and its focus on enhancing hospitality, accommodations, and dining experiences. They visited the Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, part of Marriott Vacation Clubs, which offers amenities tailored to leisure travelers, including pools, on-site dining, and curated family-friendly activities. The Divas concluded their trip in Chinatown, where they indulged in Asian-inspired tapas and craft brews at The Moderne.

AAA forecasts over 43.8 million travelers during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, a 4% increase from last year and nearly matching the 2005 record. Road trips are expected to dominate, with 38.4 million people projected to drive. Airports will also be busy, with 3.51 million air travelers anticipated, a 4.8% rise over last year. Other modes of transportation, such as buses, cruises, and trains, are expected to accommodate nearly 2 million travelers. Travelers are advised to avoid peak congestion times when driving, and to check traffic updates regularly.

Orlando has once again secured its position as the premier meeting destination in North America, according to Cvent, a leading provider of meetings, events, and hospitality technology. This marks the ninth consecutive time that Orlando has claimed the top spot in Cvent’s rankings for meetings destinations nationwide. In addition to this recognition, 17 convention hotels in Orlando have been distinguished as Top Meeting Hotels in North America, with 13 of them securing positions within the Top 100.

A group of anti-Israel protesters from Queers for Palestine were arrested on Saturday after blocking the exit of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The protesters, who were wearing keffiyeh and holding banners, chanted “Free Palestine” and accused Disney of “supporting genocide.” Some drivers were forced to use the highway’s shoulder to go around the protesters, and one angry motorist confronted them, saying “You are causing people to actually hate you.” The protester verbally attacked him, calling him a “genocide sympathizer.” The protesters claimed that Disney supports Israel without acknowledging the loss of Palestinian lives in the ongoing genocide.

Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC) has officially commenced construction on 52 at Park, a development that will provide 300 affordable housing units to individuals and families earning no more than 60% of the Area Median Income. This project represents a significant milestone in the city’s efforts to address the growing need for affordable housing, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.