Florida Beach Blog

Are you thinking about enjoying a relaxing three-day weekend at a trendy spa, or spending a week or two with the family in one of the nations many vacation resorts? If you said yes, then watch your back. You may be targeted negatively in the nations popular anti wealth hysteria.

Starting last year with the slow down of the economy and now with the new government sponsored war on the wealthy, a resentment toward wealth and luxury has gripped the nation. This is bad news for Florida Tourism.

“Not only have we seen a slow down due to the economy, but we also have to deal with class warfare,” said a Miami Resort Manager who wished to remain anonymous. “Every week we get cancellations on company bookings because we have the word “Resort” and “Spa” in our name. Both are words that are now likened with “extravagance” and that is something companies in today’s America literally fear being labeled or associated with.

Even Walt Disney World, the recession proof mouse king is affected by the anti wealth hysteria. To combat a visitor decline the Mouse has had to resort to cost cutting packages and creative word play to improve attendance. Which is something unheard of in previous years.

This new anti wealth movement is costing thousands of jobs and millions in revenue, not to mention all the store closings just in Florida alone. Recently executives at Amelia Island resort reported a loss of $750,000 since January, as businesses and trade groups avoid the negative publicity associated with anything that seems like luxury.

“We’re hoping that eventually this hysteria goes away,” said Visit Florida’s Mr. Goldman. “However, it’s hard to be hopeful when our industry is being attacked by our own government.”