CDC encourages virtual holiday gatherings as COVID-19 cases surge
The CDC says Thanksgiving plans should not be up in the air. Whether people agree, depends on who you ask.
The CDC says Thanksgiving plans should not be up in the air. Whether people agree, depends on who you ask.
Hawaii offers free hotel stays if visitors volunteer
Tourists in Hawaii can receive a free night at various hotels, including the Ritz-Carlton and the Four Seasons, if they sign up for volunteer projects ranging from beach cleanups to tree planting.
Tourists in Hawaii can receive a free night at various hotels, including the Ritz-Carlton and the Four Seasons, if they sign up for volunteer projects ranging from beach cleanups to tree planting.
First international flights since March arrive at TPA
Starting Thursday, Tampa International Airport will welcome back non-stop international flights for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March.
Starting Thursday, Tampa International Airport will welcome back non-stop international flights for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March.
Carnival Cruise Line suspending all US sailings through January
Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.
Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.
FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again after deadly 2018, 2019 crashes
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing’s 737 Max for flight after nearly two years and a pair of deadly crashes.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing’s 737 Max for flight after nearly two years and a pair of deadly crashes.
It'll be 'years' before pre-COVID tourism numbers return, cities project
Cities expect for it to take years before tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels.
Cities expect for it to take years before tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels.
With border closed to cars, Canadian snowbirds -- and their cash -- can't flock to Florida
Businesses in Lakeland say they’re hurting right now because the pandemic has forced many of the Canadian snowbirds to stay home.
Businesses in Lakeland say they’re hurting right now because the pandemic has forced many of the Canadian snowbirds to stay home.
Florida toll road planning moves forward, with mixed reviews
The Florida Department of Transportation is looking over plans sent to the governor's office this month, outlining possible toll roads through major parts of the state. The Tampa Bay area is included in some of the potential planning.
The Florida Department of Transportation is looking over plans sent to the governor's office this month, outlining possible toll roads through major parts of the state. The Tampa Bay area is included in some of the potential planning.
Royal Caribbean CEO says 100,000 people have volunteered for test cruises
The CEO of Royal Caribbean International said 100,000 people have volunteered as passengers for the company’s mock cruises, reportedly in the works to set sail at an undetermined, future date in the fight against the coronavirus.
The CEO of Royal Caribbean International said 100,000 people have volunteered as passengers for the company’s mock cruises, reportedly in the works to set sail at an undetermined, future date in the fight against the coronavirus.
Flying for Thanksgiving? TSA offers safety tips for travel during pandemic
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.
Tampa International Airport adding 40 destinations in time for holiday travel
After months of uncertainty surrounding air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, more suitcases are rolling their way through Tampa International Airport this fall.
After months of uncertainty surrounding air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, more suitcases are rolling their way through Tampa International Airport this fall.
Hawaiian Airlines letting customers redeem miles for COVID-19 testing kit
Hawaiian Airlines said members in its loyalty program can use 14,000 miles to order a mail-in test kit by Vault Health. The program is “for a limited time only.”
Hawaiian Airlines said members in its loyalty program can use 14,000 miles to order a mail-in test kit by Vault Health. The program is “for a limited time only.”
Author details first months of pandemic spent on cruise ship, in quarantine
A Citrus County author who was stuck on a cruise ship quarantine in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic has published a book about the experience.
A Citrus County author who was stuck on a cruise ship quarantine in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic has published a book about the experience.
Cruise ship ends Caribbean voyage early due to COVID-19
The SeaDream, carrying 66 crew and more than 50 passengers, ended its trip early when at least five passengers tested positive.
The SeaDream, carrying 66 crew and more than 50 passengers, ended its trip early when at least five passengers tested positive.
Survey: Only 1 in 10 Americans feel safe on long flights amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new survey found that people may be opting out of holiday visits due to fears involving the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A new survey found that people may be opting out of holiday visits due to fears involving the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Stocks for cruise industry saw its biggest increase after vaccine announcement
With news of a possible new vaccine, the hope among Florida leaders is that the tourism industry is making a comeback.
With news of a possible new vaccine, the hope among Florida leaders is that the tourism industry is making a comeback.
Economists hopeful COVID-19 vaccine boosts vacation spending
News of a vaccine for COVID-19 turned stocks upside down Monday with possible benefits for Florida and the Tampa Bay Area.
News of a vaccine for COVID-19 turned stocks upside down Monday with possible benefits for Florida and the Tampa Bay Area.
Royal Caribbean will look for volunteers to go on test cruises, reports say
Royal Caribbean says it will be looking for volunteers to take part in trial sailings as it completes "simulation voyages" required by the CDC to test their new safety protocols.
Royal Caribbean says it will be looking for volunteers to take part in trial sailings as it completes "simulation voyages" required by the CDC to test their new safety protocols.
Tourists can visit Titanic wreckage for $125K starting in 2021
Tourists will soon be able to visit the wreckage of the Titanic on an undersea mission -- as long as they have $125,000 to spare.
Tourists will soon be able to visit the wreckage of the Titanic on an undersea mission -- as long as they have $125,000 to spare.
Is it safe to stay in hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic?
If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel.
If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel.