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.
American Airlines cuts 100,000 December flights over low demand during pandemic
Despite the upcoming holiday season, American Airlines has cut down its December flight schedule because of “low demand” during the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite the upcoming holiday season, American Airlines has cut down its December flight schedule because of “low demand” during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cruise industry extends sailing suspensions for the rest of 2020, despite government lifting no-sail order
Cruise lines are extending the suspension of U.S. sailing operations through the end of the year, just days after the U.S. government effectively lifted its no-sail order despite a global spike in coronavirus infections.
Cruise lines are extending the suspension of U.S. sailing operations through the end of the year, just days after the U.S. government effectively lifted its no-sail order despite a global spike in coronavirus infections.
Couple quarantined on cruise at beginning of pandemic warns about CDC's lift on no-sail order
The CDC is giving cruise lines the green light to sail again, but it could be a while before they accept passengers. The new order comes nearly nine months after a Citrus County couple returned from Japan after being quarantined on one of the first cruise ships with the virus.
The CDC is giving cruise lines the green light to sail again, but it could be a while before they accept passengers. The new order comes nearly nine months after a Citrus County couple returned from Japan after being quarantined on one of the first cruise ships with the virus.
Harvard study: Flying poses lower COVID-19 risk than grocery shopping with proper safety measures
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
COVID-19 test samples from Hillsborough County wrongly sent to Maryland family instead of DC lab
No one seems to know why a box full of COVID-19 tests and patient specimens ended up on a Maryland family’s doorstep, and no one seems to know what to do now. Tia Hunt says a UPS Laboratory Box addressed to her daughter arrived over a week ago. At first she said they didn't think anything was off about the delivery.
No one seems to know why a box full of COVID-19 tests and patient specimens ended up on a Maryland family’s doorstep, and no one seems to know what to do now. Tia Hunt says a UPS Laboratory Box addressed to her daughter arrived over a week ago. At first she said they didn't think anything was off about the delivery.