April 25, 2024
Travel & Tourism
Allegiant Air expanding into resort business
Allegiant, which built its business shuttling tourists between small cities and secondary airports ...
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Published on 4/26/2019
Setting the pace: New Disney contract raises wages to $15 an hour
Disney raises wages to $15 an hour.
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Published on 10/26/2018
Cheaper travel to Miami from South America
A young Miami entrepreneur's website brings affordable travel options to South America.
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Published on 10/26/2018
Airbnb Announces Significant Expansion of Hurricane Michael Open Homes Program
Airbnb today substantially expanded the activation zone for its Open Homes Program to aid residents of the Southeast forced to evacuate from their homes in connection with Hurricane Michael, as well as relief workers arriving to provide assistance.
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Published on 10/12/2018
Report: Rural Florida Experiencing Explosive Airbnb Growth
Airbnb, the Sunshine State's leading community-driven hospitality company, announced today that Floridians in rural counties earned $24.7 million in supplemental income while welcoming 125,000 guests through the Airbnb vacation rental platform over the past 12 months, representing a remarkable 110% rate of year-over-year growth.
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Published on 9/24/2018
73% of Floridians to Take a Fall Vacation
Fall foliage, cool weather, and low prices attract post-summer travelers
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Published on 9/21/2018
All-New Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular to Replace IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth as Part of the Transformation of Epcot
After nearly 20 years of delighting Epcot guests through music, fireworks, fire torches and more, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth will be ending in the second half of 2019.
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Published on 9/18/2018
Busch Gardens: Get ready to #takeonTigris!
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay brings a new level of excitement with FLORIDA'S TALLEST LAUNCH COASTER to open spring 2019.
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Published on 9/13/2018
Florida Continues to Break Visitation Records
65.5 million visitors came to Florida in first half of 2018
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Published on 9/13/2018
The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club Acquired by SCG Hospitality
SCG Hospitality, LLC is pleased to announce its acquisition of the historic 362-room Vinoy® Renaissance Resort & Golf Club in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, a venerable resort hotel located on the Tampa Bay waterfront, along with an adjacent marina and an 18-hole golf course.
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Published on 8/29/2018
Travel and Leisure's 'Top 10 Best Hotels in Florida' (excluding Miami Beach)
This year's top spot went to a World's Best newcomer, the Pearl Hotel, a tony, European-inspired property in the resort town of Rosemary Beach, in the Panhandle. The fresh, contemporary spin on traditional glamour makes it stand out from the crowd, and stellar amenities — including access to golf and tennis facilities and a selection of spacious pools at St. Joe Club & Resorts — put this year's winner over the top.
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Published on 7/25/2018
Sens. Nelson and Rubio File Bill to Extend Canadian Snowbirds' Stay
Florida's U.S. Senators — Democrat Bill Nelson and Republican Marco Rubio — introduced legislation Thursday to extend the stay of some Canadian citizens who vacation in the U.S.
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Published on 7/17/2018
Gov. Scott Takes Executive Action to Protect Access to Beaches
Signs Executive Order Calling on Counties to Not Limit Access to Beaches
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Published on 7/13/2018
Summer gas prices are highest in four years
Gas prices are holding steady in Florida, while inching higher in Georgia and Tennessee. Robust refinery output helped keep the market well-supplied and prices relatively steady, while a record-setting 39.7 million Americans hit the road for Independence Day.
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Published on 7/10/2018
AAA Removes "Traffic Trap" Designations for Lawtey and Waldo, FL
AAA's long-term efforts, a disbanded police department, a new police chief and legislative action have yielded reasonable traffic law enforcement practices warranting removal of the designations
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Published on 7/10/2018
Bluegreen Finalizes Exclusive Agreement to Acquire the Manhattan Club, Opening a New Sales Center in the Big Apple
Bluegreen Vacations Corporation (NYSE:BXG) is a leading vacation ownership company that markets and sells vacation ownership interests (VOIs) and manages resorts in top leisure and urban destinations.
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Published on 6/26/2018
AAA: Nearly 47 Million Americans Will Set New Independence Day Holiday Travel Record
INRIX predicts travel times during the holiday week will double compared to normal trips
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Published on 6/22/2018
Florida's tourism industry hits new highs in first quarter of 2018
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida welcomed an all-time record 33.2 million visitors to the Sunshine State in the first quarter of 2018. This represents an...
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Published on 6/5/2018
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Undergoing $700 Million Expansion
Economic impact means thousands of jobs for Tampa Bay region
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Published on 5/30/2018
JetBlue Announces Fort Lauderdale as the New Home for Its Travel Products Subsidiary
JetBlue Travel Products to Set Up Shop in Thriving Travel Market of Broward County
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Published on 5/29/2018
2018's Best Summer Travel Destinations
With summer approaching, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2018's Best Summer Travel Destinations to supplement its Best Travel Credit Cards and Currency Exchange studies.
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Published on 5/17/2018
A New Record for U.S. Travel: Orlando First to Surpass 70 Million Annual Visitors
Solidifies Rank as America's Most-Visited Destination
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Published on 5/11/2018
Demolition Begins to Make Way for New Hi-Tech Cruise Terminal at Port Canaveral
New $150 million Cruise Terminal 3 is the largest single project in the history of Port Canaveral
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Published on 4/30/2018
Florida seniors earned $150 million through Airbnb in 2017
Airbnb Florida, the Sunshine State's leading community driven hospitality company, released a report today documenting the economic impact of home sharing and vacation rentals for Florida's senior community.
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Published on 4/26/2018
Florida Sets Another Tourism Record in 2017
116.5 million visitors came to Florida in 2017, even with major storms impacting the state
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Published on 3/20/2018
