Posted on December 8, 2008 by westgatedestinations
New Construction at Westgate Town Center
Altamonte Springs-based general contractor and construction manager Roger B. Kennedy, Inc. completed the new $11.7 million, 6-story Westgate Town Center Building 6000 in Kissimmee, FL, for Westgate Resorts, Ltd.
The 60-unit project was designed by Bloodgood Sharp Buster Architects, Jacksonville.
Roger B. Kennedy, Inc. is also constructing the new $27.5 million, 8-story [...]
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Posted on October 24, 2008 by westgatedestinations
Westgate Resorts’ Historic Williamsburg Resort has been designated as Virginia Green. Virginia Green is the statewide program that works to reduce the environmental impacts of Virginia’s tourism industry. It is a partnership between the Virginia Tourism Corporation and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The program awards Virginia Green Certification to tourism-related business such as [...]
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Posted on October 20, 2008 by westgatedestinations
Gatlinburg to Host Film Festival
Gatlinburg’s 1st film festival, Gatlinburg ScreenFest, will feature the work of area filmmakers, and be held March 13-15, 2008 at the River Terrace Resort and Convention Center. Festival Director Jessee Black came up with the idea of having a film festival in the resort town while working at the River Terrace [...]
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Posted on October 16, 2008 by westgatedestinations
Not Bankrupt
One of America’s largest time-share companies has laid off hundreds of workers and halted much of its sales. Hit by the economy’s downturn, Orlando-based Westgate Resort’s president, David Siegel, told the Orlando Sentinel that the cuts affected all areas of business, from administration to marketing, sales and construction. He said Westgate would be able to pay [...]
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Posted on October 13, 2008 by westgatedestinations
Pack Less, Save More, Doing laundry on vacation can save you money!
You see it ever day on the news, new ways airlines find to offset fuel costs. American Airlines – $15 first bag, $25 second bag, Spirit Airlines – $15 per bag, United Airlines – $15 per bag. For a family of 4, this could [...]
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Posted on September 19, 2008 by westgatedestinations
Orlando is making waves for all the new services and experiences that are being offered.
From new areas of the country that Orlando will be serving to new experiences and the end of an era at Walt Disney World to annual scary events, there is a lot going on in Orlando despite the travel trends. [...]
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Posted on September 15, 2008 by westgatedestinations
When the tourists come to Orlando, Florida they are looking for fun things to do. Usually this includes some sort of theme park, shopping or golf. But to those in the know, i.e. residents, we know there are lots of other great things to do in town. Today the focus is on the other entertaining [...]
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Posted on August 28, 2008 by westgatedestinations
Tunica, MS – Not just a place to gamble
If you happen to be in the area of Tunica, Mississippi this Fall be sure to check out some of the area’s festivities. There are also many different horse shows being held as well.
The Tunica Arena and Expo Center hosts numerous horse shows in the Fall. The [...]
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Posted on August 20, 2008 by westgatedestinations
It’s almost that time of year when the weather begins to shift to cooler temperatures, kids return to school and the landscape changes. In celebration of this time of year many communities hold Fall Festivals or other special events.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
If you’re coming to the mountains, it only makes sense to stay in the mountains, and [...]
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Posted on August 14, 2008 by westgatedestinations
First Lets Do Some Speculating: Rumors
What’s Next for SeaWorld?
It has been reported that the co-owner of Universal Orlando is considering buying Orlando-based Busch Entertainment Corp., SeaWorld.
U.K. newspaper, The Telegraph, reported that Blackstone, a U.S. private equity firm that owns a 50 percent stake in the world’s second-largest themed attractions operator, is a suitor to buy [...]
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