Orlando, United States

Welcoming over 66 million visitors per year and holding the title of the most-visited city in the United States, Orlando is best known as the theme park capital of the world, hosting familiar household names such as the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, and Sea World. From theme parks and resorts to a diverse selection of attractions, meeting facilities, shopping, golf, fine dining, and nightlife, the “City Beautiful” has transformed itself into a tourism mecca of entertainment and leisure.

History

Orlando has a past divided into two eras: the founding of the city and its initial development, followed by the introduction and rapid expansion of the entertainment industry. Originally settled by cattle ranchers, Orlando was incorporated as a city in 1875, growing alongside the citrus industry ...

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