Robin Searle reports from the show at Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, and takes a first look at Universal Studios’ new Harry Potter attraction
Harry Potter first impressions
- Wizarding World preview
“The line in itself would be an attraction in most other parks”
News from the show
- Universal saves up fam places to showcase Potter
Trade visits promised in second half of 2010 - NYC to launch new marketing campaign
Support from American Airlines, American Express - Las Vegas pledges to retain trade priority
CVB vice-president: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” - US business chief calls for end of customs ‘hassle factor’
Chamber of Commerce president calls for cap on waiting times - Ash dents Florida sales rebound
Visitor numbers unlikely to return to 2008 levels this year - Visit USA improves crisis response
“If people are looked after properly, they will come back”