Kosher Today- New York…Yes, Passover programs are still advertising and many are far from full. Could it be that the large crowds that are going to Orlando this year are affecting the programs? Apparently yes, according to knowledgeable sources. One operator said that he identified more than a dozen of his guests from 2018 who are this year choosing Orlando instead. “It’s late April 19th) and they were looking for a family retreat which Orlando offers.” Estimates are that some 6000 families will be spending either the entire or part of Passover in the Central Florida resort. Ironically, some of the European programs, often managed by Israeli operators, are doing very well with prices often far less than the American programs. The European programs have the advantage of drawing from the Americas, Europe and Israel. Tzali
is taking 12 members of his family to Europe and as a million-mile traveler has plenty of points to cover the air travel. For some last minute vacationers, there is hope that they can strike a deal for the rooms they need at a discounted rate.
Every year there are Peach programs that don't fill up and close down. Blaming it on people going to Orlando is not fair. Maybe the attractions and celebrities that the hotels advertise are not enough to draw a crowd.
ReplyDeleteAny programs closed down yet this year?
ReplyDeleteYes. Pardes Pesach closed down :(
DeleteOy nebach, where is everyone who reserved going.
DeleteOf course Orlando is making it difficult for other programs the same way cell phones made beepers irrelevant for most. Besides this years you have a “full weekday chol hamoed” which makes Orlando even more exciting
ReplyDeleteThe Trump House in Lakewood at Oak and Vine was a big reason why the Hotels are Empty. Such luxury makes Waldorf look outdated.
ReplyDeleteWhat in the world are you talking about?????
Deletepadres was only one that closed down and a resort in PA with Rabbi Frand has been sold out for weeks with over 1400 people . This is fake news
ReplyDeleteSo it comes down to whoever has a better team of scholars in residence
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