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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wanna get away? See the top vacation home markets of the year
Several locales offer consumers quality options when it comes to finding the ideal vacation home, and here’s the community that topped this year’s list.
Tulane and UF's football teams arrive in Tampa ahead of Gasparilla Bowl
Tulane University and the University of Florida football teams arrived in Tampa on Monday, Dec. 16, ahead of the Gasparilla Bowl, which is being played on Friday, Dec. 20.
Legoland ending storied water skiing show
A symbol of Old Florida is skiing off into the sunset.
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater aiming to bring tourism back to Pinellas after hurricanes
More than 30 of the largest tour operators and travel agents were in Clearwater Wednesday night as the group ‘Visit St. Pete-Clearwater’ showcased how the area is still shining in the wake of the recent storms – and ready to welcome guests now with beaches fully open.
Florida tourism hits record high with more than 34M visitors despite hurricanes
Visitors far and wide continue to travel to the Sunshine State despite hurricanes that may have stood in the way.
Tampa Bay expecting tourism boost with big sporting events coming to town
Tampa Bay is looking to capitalize on building momentum around becoming a premier destination for high-profile sporting events.
Clearwater Beach reopens after hurricanes, hopes visitors spur storm-shattered economy
The “WE ARE OPEN" signs are up on Clearwater Beach. There's still lots of washed up sand and debris, but the mayor said it’s critical to the local economy to get the hospitality industry back up and running after the hurricanes.
Florida works to bring back tourism to its Gulf Coast following hurricanes Helene and Milton
Tourism officials on Florida’s Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the area recover is to visit as tourists, even though some beaches are still closed to the public and debris is still piled next to streets from recent hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Need a vacation? Here are the destinations with the biggest airfare price drops
Several international beach destinations have seen big airfare price drops over the past year, according to a new report from the flight comparison site SkyScanner.
Hurricane Helene devastation on Holmes Beach leads to vacation rental moratorium for 45 days
City commissioners in Holmes Beach voted Wednesday to put a vacation rental moratorium in place for 45 days after Hurricane Helene left behind a path of destruction in the area.
Sports tourism a key topic at state conference in Tampa
According to Visit Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County had its best June tourism-wise in history, making more than $5 million. It comes as the Tampa Convention Center hosts Florida’s tourism conference this week.
Tourism course gives Hillsborough students a chance to enter critical Florida industry
It’s not your typical high school class, but it's a course that gives students an inside track to achieving their dreams.