If you watched Monday night’s (May 17) episode of NBC Nightly News, you would have seen anchor Lester Holt doing his broadcast live from ICON Park on I-Drive in Orlando.

In the main segment, “America’s Rebound: Orlando’s Tourism Comeback Amid The Pandemic,” the news show reported from around Central Florida, while also showing off ICON Park’s The Wheel attraction

Examining the return of tourism to Orlando and Central Florida, Holt finds out how LEGOLAND Florida became the first major theme park to reopen, speaks with Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy about the return of the cruise industry, and more.

Here is the segment for you to watch:

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