March 2011 - Page 3 of 4 - Sightseers' Delight

Worked killed in Animal Kingdom mishap

March 15, 2011 West Center Street

A 52-year-old maintenance worker repairing the Animal Kingdom’s Primeval Whirl died after he was struck by a ride vehicle, according to published reports. “Our Walt Disney World community has experienced a tragic loss,” the Orlando Sentinel quoted Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton as saying in a statement. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to Russ Roscoe’s family and we are working to assist them during this difficult time; our thoughts and our prayers are with

Orlando unveils new marketing logo

March 14, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Visit Orlando, the official sales and marketing organization for the Orlando-Orange County, Fla., area, has a new brand logo.

Greetings from Lake Oconee

March 12, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Located near Eatonton, Ga., and Greensboro, Ga., Lake Oconee was created in 1979 when Georgia Power finished the Wallace Dam along the Oconee River.

Price: Rising energy prices ‘hurting American families’

March 11, 2011 The Travel Trolley

While rising energy prices are hurting American families, using oil from the country’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve is not the correct course of action, a Congressman from Georgia says.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport honored for concessions program

March 10, 2011 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has the best airport concessions program nationwide, according to Airport Revenue News. The publication announced the winners of its Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards during its annual Revenue Conference & Exhibition, held in National Harbor, Md. The airport also picked up the Best Concessions Program Design honor in the large airport category and took home the 2011 Best Concessions Customer Service award. “We are absolutely thrilled to have our

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport honored for concessions program

March 9, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has the best airport concessions program nationwide, according to Airport Revenue News.

Greetings from Champion Field

March 5, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The New York Mets traveled to Champion Field at the ESPN Wide World of Sports to take on the Atlanta Braves. The Braves are currently leading 2-0.

Reports: Airline fare increases likely

March 4, 2011 The Travel Trolley

U.S. airlines look to be on the verge of raising their fares again, The Associated Press reported.

Tip: Take the Magical Express to your Disney resort

March 4, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Disney’s Magical Express is a convenient means of transportation between the Orlando airport and Disney resorts.

Poll: Family vacations on the rise in 2011

March 3, 2011 The Travel Trolley

A new survey from TripAdvisor indicates that 83 percent of respondents plan to take at least one one vacation with family members this year.