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Metallica’s return to Tampa set to draw 65,000 fans per night, big tourism buzz

Metallica’s return to Tampa set to draw 65,000 fans per night, big tourism buzz

Metallica, one of the best-selling bands in American history, returns to Tampa this weekend for two shows at Raymond James Stadium as part of its M72 World Tour.

June 6, 2025 7:02am EDT
Tourists set records in St. Pete, Clearwater as area rebounds after back-to-back hurricanes

Tourists set records in St. Pete, Clearwater as area rebounds after back-to-back hurricanes

St. Pete Clearwater International Airport and Visit St. Pete Clearwater teamed up on Monday to highlight the impact of tourism on the Tampa Bay Area. 

May 5, 2025 5:06pm EDT
Bay Area leaders weigh in as Florida House debates reworking tourism tax laws

Bay Area leaders weigh in as Florida House debates reworking tourism tax laws

A bill that’s just starting to make its way through the Florida House is ruffling some feathers, specifically within the tourism industry. 

April 23, 2025 9:04pm EDT
Treasure Island’s iconic Thunderbird Beach Resort announces total teardown after hurricanes

Treasure Island’s iconic Thunderbird Beach Resort announces total teardown after hurricanes

The Thunderbird Beach Resort has been a beloved landmark on Treasure Island for 68 years. 

April 10, 2025 7:16pm EDT
Couple who owns Manasota Key vacation rentals welcomes first renters since Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Couple who owns Manasota Key vacation rentals welcomes first renters since Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Eddie Powers is putting the finishing touches on his two vacation rentals on Manasota Key. He and his wife, Jen, are about to welcome their first renters since the 2024 hurricanes. 

April 3, 2025 6:03am EDT
Pinellas tourist development tax reaches record for January while bouncing back from hurricanes

Pinellas tourist development tax reaches record for January while bouncing back from hurricanes

Pinellas County is bouncing back in a massive way from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, surprising even some local leaders.

March 20, 2025 9:47pm EDT
Tampa expects boost in tourism after 4 restaurants get added to Michelin Guide’s recommended list

Tampa expects boost in tourism after 4 restaurants get added to Michelin Guide’s recommended list

You don’t have to go far in Tampa to find great food, and this week, the Michelin Guide added four new Tampa restaurants to its recommended list, which could boost tourism in Tampa Bay.

March 14, 2025 11:07pm EDT
One of Treasure Island’s major parking lots remains closed as spring break season gets underway

One of Treasure Island’s major parking lots remains closed as spring break season gets underway

Finding parking at the beach can become frustrating, and fewer spaces are available on Treasure Island as one of the city’s major lots remains closed during spring break.

March 12, 2025 11:01pm EDT
Pinellas hospitality industry welcoming Spring Break visitors after devastating hurricanes

Pinellas hospitality industry welcoming Spring Break visitors after devastating hurricanes

Many vacationers are already in town enjoying our piece of paradise during their spring break.

March 11, 2025 10:39pm EDT
DeSantis stresses spring break safety as Clearwater Beach hotspot prepares for rush

DeSantis stresses spring break safety as Clearwater Beach hotspot prepares for rush

As spring break season arrives, Florida's beaches are gearing up for an influx of visitors looking to enjoy the state's warm weather and white sand. 

March 7, 2025 10:29am EST
Tampa International Airport gears up for busy spring break season: ‘Our Super Bowl’

Tampa International Airport gears up for busy spring break season: ‘Our Super Bowl’

Tampa International Airport is preparing for an "all-time busiest spring break" period, which begins Saturday.

February 27, 2025 5:01pm EST
More than 80 people on board Holland America cruise that left Florida have norovirus: CDC

More than 80 people on board Holland America cruise that left Florida have norovirus: CDC

More than 80 people on board a Holland America cruise ship that left Florida are sick, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

February 27, 2025 4:40pm EST
Treasure Island working to help small businesses still recovering from hurricanes

Treasure Island working to help small businesses still recovering from hurricanes

Nearly five months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, some businesses are still working to rebuild. 

February 18, 2025 8:09pm EST
Indian Rocks Beach commission delays decision on short-term rental ordinance, workshop ordered instead

Indian Rocks Beach commission delays decision on short-term rental ordinance, workshop ordered instead

The controversy over vacation rental homes continues on Indian Rocks Beach. The city was supposed to vote on approving changes before pushing the discussion down the line.

February 11, 2025 10:34pm EST
Nearly 100 on board Royal Caribbean cruise that left Tampa sick with gastrointestinal illness: CDC

Nearly 100 on board Royal Caribbean cruise that left Tampa sick with gastrointestinal illness: CDC

Royal Caribbean’s Western Caribbean Cruise promised vacationers the chance to hike Mayan ruins in Mexico and swim in the waters of Grand Cayman.

February 6, 2025 3:18pm EST
TPA announces job fair for nearly 400 open positions

TPA announces job fair for nearly 400 open positions

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is hiring ahead of the Bay Area's busy Spring Break travel period.

January 27, 2025 4:57pm EST
Winter storm causes delays at Tampa International Airport, more than 100 flights affected

Winter storm causes delays at Tampa International Airport, more than 100 flights affected

On Monday, the winter storm that blanketed much of the country over the weekend caused more than 100 flight delays and cancellations at Tampa International Airport.

January 6, 2025 9:30pm EST
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater targeting cold-weather cities in 2025 marketing campaign to attract tourists

Visit St. Pete-Clearwater targeting cold-weather cities in 2025 marketing campaign to attract tourists

Tourism leaders are looking to market Pinellas County and its beaches to new audiences domestically and internationally in 2025, especially as winter visitors seek out sunny destinations. 

January 2, 2025 10:04pm EST
New Years weekend brings tourism bump to Bay Area

New Years weekend brings tourism bump to Bay Area

Florida’s holiday season is in full swing, drawing visitors from across the United States who are trading snow for sunshine. 

December 27, 2024 5:29pm EST
Michigan vs. Alabama: Players arrive in Bay Area ahead of NYE bowl game

Michigan vs. Alabama: Players arrive in Bay Area ahead of NYE bowl game

Thousands in the Tampa Bay area will spend the last day of 2024 at the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium.

December 26, 2024 9:39pm EST
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