- June 19, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
ORLANDO, Fla. — Often touted as the “tourist district” of Orlando, International Drive is seeing a bright rebound in business as tourists return to the area.
What You Need To Know
- Businesses along International Drive in Orlando have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Tourist Development Tax revenues have started to increase
- Some businesses are expecting record income as domestic and international tourism picks up
This week, Orange County Convention Center is hosting Amateur Athletic Union’s junior volleyball championship.
With 3,500 teams from across the U.S. competing, the event will draw in nearly 135,000 people over eight days, and is touted by some as the largest event in the U.S. since the start of the pandemic.
With the convention center booking a “rock solid” schedule for the rest of the year, it is welcome news for the restaurants, resorts and attractions lining International Drive.
“It was very difficult, restaurants were…