Lower level of flights to Florida a possible factor on SeaWorld

• Data from Allianz Global Assistance suggests that concerns of Zika are having a notable effect on Florida tourism.
• The firm says flights to Florida hotspots, including Tampa and Orlando, are down sharply from a year ago for the peak fall and winter season.
• The level of Florida tourism is an obvious concern for SeaWorld Entertainment (SEAS -0.1%). The issue was addressed on the theme park operator's last conference call, despite the company's parks not being close to the hot zone.
• "You know a mosquito only travels 150 yards its entire lifetime. So if we keep the facts out there, we will hopefully minimize any impact," noted SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby.
• SeaWorld Entertainment earnings call transcript