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RT : We are on the move you are our next stop look out for the big blue bus cc #VoteTravel
05/20/12 at 10:49am
  Tampa Bay Florida
RT : Headed to the Zoo for $5 Day Please utilize FREE offsite parking today only at Bird Street.. http://t.co/o3bs6Qrg
05/20/12 at 9:48am
  Tampa Bay Florida
Thanks RT : It's $5 Day at the ! Route #45 serves the zoo http://t.co/viQj44bt Get there early to avoid the crowd
05/20/12 at 9:47am
  Tampa Bay Florida
RT : We LOVE travel Thank you fans for your support #VoteTravel cc http://t.co/vZfwHsv4
05/20/12 at 9:47am
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Can you say.. Awesome RT : Tampa named one of the top 10 cities for social media savvy small businesses http://t.co/xWKksb2F
05/20/12 at 9:46am
  Tampa Bay Florida
RT : Follow our twitter all day long today to hear about our adventures with ! It's a beautiful day and we can't wait to see the beaches
05/20/12 at 9:44am
  Tampa Bay Florida
RT : The #VoteTravel bus is en route to Tropicana Field to check out where the team plays Congrats on the W yesterday Rays
05/20/12 at 9:44am
  Tampa Bay Florida
This little guy reminds you it's $5 day at today Bring the family to see him and the other Meerkats http://t.co/3D6t1Gj0
05/20/12 at 9:40am
  Tampa Bay Florida
The Frog Princess was originally inspired by this Grimm Brothers fairy tale #TriviaGiveAway winner announced at 8pm
05/18/12 at 4:21pm
  Tampa Bay Florida
Trivia time For Disney on Ice tickets for the 11am show tomorrow Coming up now.. Sorry for the late giveaway!!
05/18/12 at 4:19pm
  Tampa Bay Florida
A vote for travel is a vote for Tampa Bay Le's get America moving #TravelRally #VoteTravel
05/18/12 at 10:00am
  Tampa Bay Florida
Tampa needs your help in the City Smackdown voting Vote and show why Tampa is awesome #Tampa http://t.co/tJcs3Irr
05/18/12 at 9:26am
  Tampa Bay
oh yeah congrats on getting married
05/17/12 at 7:18pm
  Tampa Bay
we had a winner for that also but check back tomorrow for another giveaway
05/17/12 at 7:17pm
  Tampa Bay Florida
Well what do you know.. Got my hands on some more Disney on Ice tickets for Saturday I smell another giveaway for tomorrow Stay tuned
05/17/12 at 6:01pm
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Disney on Ice Presents Dare to Dream at the Tampa Bay Times Forum... It's #Giveaway Time!

Disney on Ice Presents Dare to Dream at the Tampa Bay Times Forum... It's #Giveaway Time! May 17, 2012
Hey there folks! Jerm here with that awesome giveaway that I know you guys have been waiting for! Some of you even double-dared me to do this give... more

Tour Tampa With Bay Area Destination Management Tours @ciccmp #cmp12

Tour Tampa With Bay Area Destination Management Tours @ciccmp #cmp12 May 16, 2012
Hello there CMP Conclave attendees! Jeremy here and back with an update on some things to do in Tampa Bay for ya! It's not  gonna be all wo... more

It's a City Smackdown and Tampa Bay Needs Your Help!

It's a City Smackdown and Tampa Bay Needs Your Help! May 15, 2012
Tampa needs your vote!  As part of their Destination USA feature, CNN Travel is pitting the two political convention cities against each other ... more

  

 

Tourism Matters
Tourism creates jobs. Tourism keeps our restaurants open. Tourism fills our streetcars. Tourism keeps our cruise terminals busy. Tourism helps pay for the airport. Our visitors generate the tax dollars that pay for public facilities we all enjoy, including the St. Pete Times Forum, Raymond James Stadium, Legends Field and the David A Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts. Tourism creates an appealing business climate and improves our quality of life. Tourism aids in making our economy strong.

How Exactly Does Tourism Benefit The Region?

Creates Jobs and Provides Significant Wages

Hillsborough County welcomed nearly 17 million visitors last year who, collectively, spent more than $3 billion in our community. An overnight visitor will spend an average of $341 per day and that spending supports more than 50,000 local jobs, which pay $847 million in wages.

Brings New Business to Tampa Bay

A vibrant business environment needs to be supported by a vibrant community. In Tampa Bay, you'll find new and exciting additions and revitalizations around every corner, including new hotels, new museums, attractions and waterfront developments.

Generates Millions of Dollars in Tax Revenues

Tourism is one of the world's largest producers of tax revenues. Each U.S. household would pay approximately $924 more in taxes without the tax revenue generated by the travel and tourism industry.

Contributes to Quality of Life

Local citizens benefit from the enhanced quality of life that tourism supports, including a world-class airport, top performing arts organizations, transportation expansions and new retail and restaurant establishments.

Brings Special Events to Tampa Bay

The tourism industry plays host to events like NFL Super Bowl XLIII, NCAA Women's Final Four Basketball Tournament, ACC Men's Basketball Tournament, NCAA Frozen Four Hockey Tournament, United Pentecostal Church International's Annual Conference and many more!

For more information on partnering with Tampa Bay & Company, please contact Lauren Bowles at LBowles@VisitTampaBay.com.