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July bed tax collections rise 11.6 percent

July bed tax collections rise 11.6 percent

August 4, 2016

Strong summer shows Tampa Bay’s strength as a year-round destination TAMPA (Aug. 5, 2016) – Visit Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County report more than $2.3 million in hotel bed-tax...

New nonstop links Tampa, San Francisco

New nonstop links Tampa, San Francisco

July 26, 2016

Long-sought service opens up new tourism, meeting opportunities TAMPA (July 26, 2016) – Visit Tampa Bay and Tampa International Airport are proud to announce new daily nonstop flights from...

A Guided Tour: The Infiltrator

A Guided Tour: The Infiltrator

July 19, 2016

The new film, "The Infiltrator," which opened nationally July 13, tells the gripping story of Bob Mazur, a Tampa Bay-based federal agent who infiltrated Pablo Escobar's Medillin...

Unlock Tampa Bay in 2016

Unlock Tampa Bay in 2016

June 13, 2016

Conquer Florida’s most diverse destination Florida’s only destination with CityPASS For about half the normal cost of a ticket, CityPASS grants you access to some of the region’s...

April bed taxes set another record

April bed taxes set another record

June 13, 2016

TAMPA (June 9, 2016) – Hillsborough County’s hotel bed tax report for May hit $2.9 million, setting a new record for the month and for the fiscal year to-date, according to new figures...

Visit Tampa Bay Live Camera Makes 10News WTSP

Visit Tampa Bay Live Camera Makes 10News WTSP

May 5, 2016

TAMPA (May 5, 2016) – 10News WTSP, in partnership with Visit Tampa Bay, yesterday began airing the new live feed of downtown Tampa from the SunTrust building – providing great views for...

Visit Tampa Bay names 2016 Ambassador of the Year

Visit Tampa Bay names 2016 Ambassador of the Year

May 4, 2016

Bob Morrison, executive director of the Hillsborough County Hotel Motel Association, has been named Visit Tampa Bay’s Gonzmart Family Ambassador of the Year. The honor was bestowed as...

March bed tax report cracks $3 million for first time

March bed tax report cracks $3 million for first time

April 11, 2016

TAMPA (April 11, 2016) – Visit Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County reported more than $3.3 million in Tourist Development taxes in March – a record for the month that is more than 18 percent...