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| 11/18/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY, TAMPA HILLSBOROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO COLLABORATE
With a new year comes new, exciting opportunities for economic development in Tampa Bay. Discussions between Paul Catoe, president and CEO of Tampa Bay & Company, and Keith Norden, president and CEO of the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation (Tampa Hillsborough EDC), formerly known as the Committee of One Hundred, have resulted in the co-location of the two organizations.
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| 11/17/2009 |
GEORGIA TECH REACTION TO MAKING 2009 ACC CHAMPIONSHIP IN TAMPA BAY
This past weekend’s matchup between the No. 7 Georgia Tech football team and Duke University proved to be an exciting game for those looking forward to the 2009 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets clinched the Coastal Division and a spot in the league championship, being held at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5.
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| 11/17/2009 |
TAMPA BAY BID COMMITTEE REPORTS SUCCESS IN NYC
Members of the Tampa Bay Bid Committee for the 2018/2022 FIFA World Cup™ recently headed for New York City in hopes of bringing the World Cup to the Tampa Bay area for the first time in history.
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| 11/12/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY WELCOMES VISITORS, NEW PARTNERS IN OCTOBER
At the heart of Tampa Bay & Company lie the many volunteers that continue to welcome visitors to our destination. During the month of October, Tampa Bay & Company staff and volunteers assisted nearly 1,400 visitors at its Channelside Visitor Information Center (VIC) and handled nearly 170 inquiry phone calls. In addition, volunteers contributed almost 280 hours of service at the VIC and community events throughout the month.
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| 11/10/2009 |
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, Nov. 14 through Friday, Nov. 20. In all, over 4,200 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce more than 11,500 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of $5.8 million.
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| 11/09/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF LEISURE SALES IN DECEMBER
Tampa Bay & Company is excited to announce that next month National Sales Manager Shari Bailey will fill the role of Director of Leisure Sales. Bailey will take the reins as current Director of Leisure Sales Delia Quiroz retires after an amazing 14-year career with Tampa Bay & Company.
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| 11/09/2009 |
THE TAMPA BAY SPORTS COMMISSION IS CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
The Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC) is inviting the community to come out and participate in the many sporting events taking place in coming weeks.
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| 11/05/2009 |
2009 ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP MEDIA CREDENTIAL APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
The online media credential application process for the 2009 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game is underway and now available at www.theacc.com/mediaservices.
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| 11/02/2009 |
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, Nov. 7 through Friday, Nov. 13. In all, nearly 6,700 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce more than 12,800 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of $4.9 million.
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| 10/30/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY CROWNS 2009 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Tampa Bay & Company honored its Volunteer of the Year yesterday at the 13th Annual Tampa Bay & Company Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, held at The Florida Aquarium. This annual event is held to recognize the exceptional individuals who assist Tampa Bay & Company throughout the year to make the Bay area a world-recognized, premier destination.
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| 10/26/2009 |
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, Oct. 31 through Friday, Nov. 6. In all, more than 5,400 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce more than 8,800 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of more than $4.4 million.
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| 10/20/2009 |
SUPER BOWL XLIII WINS SPORTSTRAVEL AWARD
SportsTravel magazine announced the winners of the 2009 SportsTravel Awards at the TEAMS 2009 Conference & Expo, held Oct. 13-17 in New Orleans. Super Bowl XLIII, held in Tampa Bay in February 2009, has received the award for Best Professional Single-Sport Event!
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| 10/01/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY CELEBRATES 24 YEARS
Tampa Bay & Company celebrated 24 years of serving as Hillsborough County’s official tourism marketing corporation at their Annual Meeting & Luncheon today at the Tampa Convention Center.
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| 10/01/2009 |
TAMPA BAY BID COMMITTEE FOR THE 2018 AND 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP™
Representatives from the Tampa Bay Bid Committee for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup™ will address the community and media personnel at a press conference on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at Raymond James Stadium.
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| 09/28/2009 |
UPCOMING MEETINGS IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, Oct.3 through Friday, Oct. 9. In all, more than 5,300 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce more than 12,600 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of more than $4.8 million.
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| 09/22/2009 |
USA BID COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AVAILABLE FOR COMMENTS
David Downs, executive director of the USA Bid Committee for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup™, be available for questions and comments on Thursday, Sept. 24 at Tampa International Airport.
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| 09/21/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY CELEBRATES 24 YEARS AT ANNUAL MEETING & LUNCHEON
Tampa Bay & Company will celebrate 24 years of serving as Hillsborough County’s official tourism marketing corporation at their Annual Meeting & Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Tampa Convention Center.
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| 09/17/2009 |
MEETINGS HEAD TOWARD TAMPA BAY
In the past two weeks, Tampa Bay & Company has received signed contracts from multiple organizations to bring meetings or conventions to Tampa Bay. Combined, these meetings and conventions will produce more than 11,750 hotel room nights for a total estimated delegate spending of $5.9 Million.
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| 09/15/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY NATIONAL SALES MANAGER ELECTED TO SYTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tampa Bay & Company is excited to announce National Sales Manager Shari Bailey has been elected as Associate Member Director to the 2009-2010 Board of Directors of the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA).
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| 09/09/2009 |
HOMETOWN, WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PADDLERS HONORED AT MINI REGATTA
The Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Institute will host a mini regatta on Saturday, Sept. 19 and is inviting the Tampa Bay community to participate in the festivities.
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| 09/08/2009 |
2009 ACC FOOTBALL LEGENDS ANNOUNCED
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) recently announced the ACC’s 2009 Legends class, highlighted by two state standouts and former Heisman trophy winners Chris Weinke (Florida State) and Vinny Testaverde (Miami), as well as one of the ACC’s most winning coaches Danny Ford (Clemson).
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| 09/08/2009 |
TAMPA TWICE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT HITS TAMPA THIS WEEKEND
The University of South Florida Athletics Department and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission will welcome the Tampa Twice volleyball tournament this weekend, Sept. 11-12.
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| 09/04/2009 |
 Fall What's New What's to Come in Tampa!
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| 09/04/2009 |
TAMPA-AREA YOUTH GET HANDS ON AT TAMPA TWICE TOURNEY
The University of South Florida Athletics Department and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission will welcome the Tampa Twice volleyball tournament next week, Sept. 11-12.
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| 09/03/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY ANNOUNCES SUCCESS
In the past week, Tampa Bay & Company has received signed contracts from multiple organizations to bring meetings or conventions to Tampa Bay. Combined, these meetings and conventions will produce more than 8,400 hotel room nights for a total estimated delegate spending of $3.7 Million. Here is just one example of those successes:
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| 09/03/2009 |
TAMPA BAY SPORTS COMMISSION WELCOMES TAMPA TWICE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
The University of South Florida Athletics Department and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission are excited to welcome the Tampa Twice volleyball tournament next week, Sept. 11-12.
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| 08/25/2009 |
TAMPA BAY SPORTS COMMISSION SIGNS EXCITING TWO-YEAR DEAL
The Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC) is excited to announce the National Club Baseball Association (NCBA) has committed to a two-year partnership with Tampa for the 2010 and 2011 NCBA Spring Training Showcases.
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| 08/25/2009 |
TEAM TAMPA BAY PROMOTES DESTINATION ON DRAGON BOAT TV
Earlier today, team Tampa Bay interviewed with Dragon Boat Television during their trip to Prague, Czech Republic to represent the Tampa Bay area and the USA at the 9th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championship!
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| 08/19/2009 |
TEAM TAMPA BAY USES SOCIAL MEDIA TO SHARE SUCCESS IN PRAGUE
On Saturday, Aug. 22, representatives of Tampa Bay & Company and the Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Institute will travel to Prague, Czech Republic to promote the Tampa Bay area at the 9th International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) World Dragon Boat Racing Championship.
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| 08/18/2009 |
TAMPA BAY GEARS UP FOR 2011 WORLD DRAGON BOAT RACES
On Aug. 22, eleven Tampa residents will be heading to Prague, Czech Republic to represent the Tampa Bay area and the USA at the 9th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championship!
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| 08/14/2009 |
JOHNNIE WALKER SELECTS TAMPA AS BACKDROP FOR INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN
The Tampa Bay Film Commission recently partnered with Digital Media Services (DMS) as they produced an international Johnnie Walker Scotch ad campaign featuring New York Yankees pitcher Chien Ming Wang.
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| 08/13/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS GOLD SERVICE AWARD
Tampa Bay & Company recently received the prestigious 2009 Gold Service Award from Meetings & Conventions magazine. This award recognizes the excellence and dedication Tampa Bay & Company displays throughout the year.
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| 08/07/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY BOOKS BIG MEETINGS
In the past two weeks, Tampa Bay & Company has received signed contracts from multiple organizations to bring meetings or conventions to Tampa Bay. Combined, these meetings and conventions will produce more than 22,800 hotel room nights for a total estimated delegate spending of $5.4 Million.
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| 08/06/2009 |
TAMPA BAY HOSTS FRIENDSTOUR 2009
From Aug. 10-11, Tampa Bay will play host to Friendstour 2009, an outdoor-oriented reality reportage tour organized by www.stasera.org. The purpose of Friendstour 2009 is to allow participants to fully immerse themselves in the U.S. way of life through adventurous and unique experiences, all while highlighting various elements of the host cities.
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| 08/05/2009 |
2009 ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets are now on sale for the Atlantic Coast Conference's 2009 Dr Pepper Football Championship Game, which returns to prime time national television this year with an 8 p.m. kickoff on ESPN.
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| 08/05/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY OPENS BLOGGING TO PARTNERS
Tampa Bay & Company launched a series of blog websites in April 2008 and has since continued a solid and successful use of social media initiatives. It is now excited to announce the implementation of a “Guest Blogging” program for all its community partners in an effort to garner additional exposure for those partners and the destination as a whole.
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| 08/04/2009 |
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, Aug.8 through Friday, Aug. 14. In all, more than 20,100 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce nearly 16,800 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of more than $6.8 million.
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| 08/03/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY VIES FOR WORLD CUP NOMINATION
To continue its efforts of hosting elite-level championships, Tampa Bay & Company representatives and community partners recently traveled to New York, NY to hand-deliver Tampa Bay’s Bid Book to bring the FIFA World Cup to the destination in 2018 or 2022.
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| 07/29/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY’S MEETING PLANNER’S GUIDE GOES DIGITAL!
Tampa Bay & Company is excited to announce its 2009 Meeting Planner’s Guide has been digitized, enabling meeting planners across the world to begin creating their unique Tampa Bay experience, all with the touch of their fingertips.
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| 07/23/2009 |
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS DESCEND UPON TAMPA NEXT WEEK
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) next week as it brings its 2009 National Convention to Tampa Bay. More than 2,500 delegates are expected to attend the annual event, which is projected to produce nearly 7,700 hotel room nights for an estimated delegate spending of $2.3 million.
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| 07/16/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT MULTI-YEAR YEAR CONTRACT
Tampa Bay & Company is excited to announce it has received one of the largest multi-year contracts in the nearly 25-year history of the Company. The Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) will bring its LandWarNet Conference to Tampa Bay for six consecutive years, from 2010 to 2015.
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| 07/15/2009 |
TAMPA BAY SPORTS COMMISSION WELCOMES BACK USL W-LEAGUE COMBINE
The Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC) is excited to welcome back the United Soccer League’s (USL) W-League Combine in September this year. From Sept. 24-27, the second annual event will take place at Ed Radice Sports Complex.
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| 07/13/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY’S WEBSITE GOES MOBILE
In order to enhance its website capabilities and market Tampa Bay as a premier destination, Tampa Bay & Company has launched the mobile version of the VisitTampaBay.com website. Now all website visitors will be able to access the Company website via any mobile device.
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| 07/06/2009 |
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, July 11 through Friday, July 17. In all, more than 3,000 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce nearly 7,900 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of more than $3.1 million.
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| 07/02/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY PRODUCES RESULTS
In the past week, Tampa Bay & Company has received signed contracts from multiple organizations to bring meetings or conventions to Tampa Bay. Combined, these meetings and conventions will produce more than 6,740 hotel room nights for a total estimated delegate spending of $4.9 Million. Here is just one example of those successes:
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| 06/19/2009 |
Summer What's New What's to Come in Tampa!
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| 06/17/2009 |
DR PEPPER ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME RETURNS TO PRIME TIME
The Atlantic Coast Conference’s 2009 Dr Pepper Football Championship Game will return to prime time national television this year, with an 8 p.m. kickoff on ESPN, ACC Commissioner John Swofford announced today.
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| 06/11/2009 |
TAMPA TWICE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT SETS AREA UP FOR SUCCESS
The Tampa Bay Sports Commission and Tampa Bay & Company, in coordination with the University of South Florida (USF) Athletics Department, is excited to announce the lineup for the Tampa Twice Volleyball Tournament, being held at the USF Sun Dome on Sept. 11-12.
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| 06/10/2009 |
VW SELECTS TAMPA’S DAVIS ISLANDS AS BACKDROP FOR LATEST CAMPAIGN
And that’s a wrap! Today, Volkswagen, in coordination with Jake Mills Productions and Crispin Porter + Bogusky, will wrap up a two-day photo shoot to promote the never-before-seen 2010 VW Jetta Sports Wagon.
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| 06/09/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY SETS THE TABLE FOR VISITORS AND RESIDENTS ALIKE
In its continued efforts to market Tampa Bay as a worldwide, premier destination, Tampa Bay & Company recently implemented the OpenTable Registration System on the Tampa Bay & Company website.
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| 05/20/2009 |
GLAZERS SCORE TOUCHDOWN FOR AMATEUR SPORTS
This weekend, the Glazer Family Foundation will present its annual contribution to the Tampa Bay Sports Commissioner (TBSC), representing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ dedication to youth and amateur sports in Tampa Bay.
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| 05/14/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY HONORS GLAZER FAMILY WITH “AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR” AWARD
During its annual National Tourism Week (NTW) Luncheon yesterday, Tampa Bay & Company honored the Glazer family and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the “Gonzmart Family Ambassador of the Year” Award.
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| 05/14/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY PRODUCES RESULTS
In the past week, Tampa Bay & Company has received signed contracts from multiple organizations to bring meetings or conventions to Tampa Bay. Combined, these meetings and conventions will produce more than 4,580 hotel room nights for a total estimated Delegate Spending of $2.4 Million.
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| 05/13/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY TRAVEL & TOURISM STUDENTS
At its annual National Tourism Week (NTW) Luncheon today at A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa Bay & Company awarded four Hillsborough County high school students each with $2,500 college scholarships.
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| 05/13/2009 |
TAMPA BAY &COMPANY HONORS TOURISM INDUSTRY SERVICE PERSONNEL
Tampa Bay & Company awarded the Bay area’s finest hospitality personnel with the “Bern Laxer Awards of Excellence” today at the 2009 National Tourism Week Luncheon, held at A La Carte Event Pavilion.
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| 05/11/2009 |
UPCOMING MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, May 16 through Friday, May 22. In all, 4,500 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce more than 9,500 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of $3.6 Million.
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| 05/08/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY MAPS IT OUT FOR VISITORS
In its continued efforts to market Tampa Bay as a worldwide, premier destination, Tampa Bay & Company recently launched the Google Maps integration on the VisitTampaBay.com website, using real time data from Google.
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| 05/04/2009 |
TAMPA BAY REGION COMES TOGETHER FOR RALLY DAY FOR TOURISM AT TIA!
Tampa-area media, and tourism industry supporters, are invited to attend the U.S. Travel Rally Day for Tourism at Tampa International Airport.
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| 05/04/2009 |
TOURISM INDUSTRY PERSONNEL COMPETE IN HOSPITALITY OLYMPICS FOR NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK
Hospitality Olympics is just part of National Tourism Week (NTW), a week-long event which highlights the beneficial effects of tourism on Hillsborough County. NTW also observes the organizations and individuals who support tourism throughout the Tampa Bay area.
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| 04/29/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY CELEBRATES TOURISM IN TAMPA BAY WITH NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK
Tampa Bay & Company will celebrate the 26th anniversary of National Tourism Week (NTW) with a full schedule of events designed to create awareness of the contributions of the hospitality industry to the local community. The events are being sponsored locally by AAA Travel.
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| 04/22/2009 |
TAMPA BAY HOSTS IMPRESSIVE SLATE OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN APRIL
Throughout the month of April, Tampa Bay welcomed four amateur national championships in various arenas of sport. The action kicked off the first weekend of April with the USA Hockey Over 30/40 National Championship. Additionally, the area had the opportunity to host the USA Hockey Over 50/60 National Championships, the 2nd Annual JamFest Cheer and Dance Nationals and the American Cheer Power Tournament of Champions.
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| 04/21/2009 |
BRASIL TRAVEL NEWS NAMES TAMPA BAY & COMPANY FAVORITE CVB
As a result of the hard work and superior service provided in the region, Tampa Bay & Company was recently named as a favorite Convention & Visitors Bureau by Brasil Travel News, a leading South American travel publication based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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| 04/20/2009 |
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, April 25 through Friday, May 1. In all, more than 6,200 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce more than 21,100 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of $7.6 Million.
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| 04/16/2009 |
2009 NCAA DIVISION I WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
The Tampa Bay Local Organizing Committee announced tickets are on sale for the 2009 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship.
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| 04/15/2009 |
HEALTHCARE TOURISM THRIVES IN TAMPA BAY
In an economy where cutbacks in the travel and tourism industry have become the norm, travel for the medical and healthcare meetings industries continue to survive and even thrive in the Tampa Bay area.
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| 04/14/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY PROVIDES PROMOTIONAL EXPOSURE FOR DESTINATION
As just part of its marketing activities throughout the year, the Tampa Bay & Company promotional team is excited to announce the success of several media promotions in recent months. Recently, successful sweepstake promotions have been executed in a variety of markets throughout the United States, including Boston, Mass., Hartford, Conn., Cleveland, Ohio and Chicago, Ill.
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| 04/13/2009 |
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, April 18 through Friday, April 24.
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| 04/09/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY SHOWCASES AREA DURING TRAVEL SOUTH PRE-FAM
Tampa Bay & Company’s Leisure Sales Department recently hosted the Travel South Showcase Pre-FAM from April 1-4. With the Travel South Showcase taking place in Kissimmee, Fla. from April 4-8, Tampa Bay & Company seized the opportunity to host more than 30 tour operators and travel writers for a Pre-FAM.
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| 04/08/2009 |
TAMPA BAY SPORTS COMMISSION: MAJOR YOUTH TOURNAMENTS CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE GROWTH
The Tampa Bay Sports Commission is excited to announce the success of another youth sporting event in Tampa Bay! The Score at the Shore Boys & Girls Winter Invitational took place in Tampa from Feb. 14-16, generating more than 5,100 hotel room nights and creating more than $6.6 million in estimated delegate spending.
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| 04/07/2009 |
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, April 11 through Friday, April 17. In all, more than 4,100 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce more than 9,200 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of $3.9 Million.
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| 04/02/2009 |
TAMPA MAKES TOP 10 LIST OF VALUE DESTINATIONS
According to leading discount travel site Hotwire.com, Tampa joined the list of top 10 U.S. cities offering the greatest overall value to visitors. This honor showcases the top 10 cities where savvy travelers across the country can find the best value and entertainment options as they plan their next vacation.
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| 04/01/2009 |
Spring What's New What's To Come
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| 04/01/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY HELPS STIMULATE ECONOMY WITH JOB POSTING WEB PAGE
In its continued efforts to provide “Economic Development Through Tourism” and stimulate the Tampa Bay economy, Tampa Bay & Company recently launched the Partner Job Postings section of the VisitTampaBay.com website. Tampa Bay & Company partners now have the ability to post job openings and announcements on Tampa Bay & Company’s website.
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| 03/30/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY LAUNCHES MEDIA RECAP WEB PAGE
In its efforts to reach out to the community and convey the importance of the Tourism Industry in Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay & Company recently launched a Media Recap Web page on the VisitTampaBay.com website.
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| 03/25/2009 |
FLORIDA INDEPENDENT TOWING RECOVERY ASSOCIATION UNVEILS SAFETY CAMPAIGN AT FAIRGROUNDS
Tampa-area media are invited to attend the Florida Independent Towing Recovery Association’s (FITRA) unveiling of the National Safety Campaign for First Responders.
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| 03/25/2009 |
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, March 28 through Friday, April 3. In all, more than 7,300 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce nearly 9,200 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of more than $2.9 Million.
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| 03/24/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY LAUNCHES MEDIA RECAP WEB PAGE
In its efforts to reach out to the community and convey the importance of the Tourism Industry in Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay & Company recently launched a Media Recap Web page on the VisitTampaBay.com website.
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| 03/20/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY UNVEILS 2008 VISITOR STATISTICS
Tampa Bay & Company hosted its annual research presentation today to unveil the 2008 Hillsborough County Visitor Study. Held at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), the presentation consisted of tourism research including the number of visitors to Hillsborough County, the economic and employment impacts of the Visitor Industry, visitor travel origins, length of stay, spending habits and more.
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| 03/19/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY EXPANDS WEBSITE’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
In its efforts to provide added value to its partners and to the community, Tampa Bay & Company recently expanded the capabilities of the VisitTampaBay.com calendar of events. Now, partners, private and public organizations, visitors and community members can all submit their events for inclusion.
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| 03/17/2009 |
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, March 21 through Friday, March 27. In all, more than 5,300 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce more than 4,600 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of $2.7 Million.
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| 03/10/2009 |
SEC LEGENDS MAKE APPEARANCES AT DR PEPPER SEC FANFARE THIS WEEK
The 2009 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament makes its way to Tampa this week for the first time in its history, bringing SEC basketball legends to the Bay area for the 11th year of the SEC Basketball Legends Program.
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| 03/10/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY RELEASES 2008 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY VISITOR IMPACT RESEARCH
Tampa-area media are invited to the Tampa Bay & Company 2008 Hillsborough County Visitor Impact Research Presentation.
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| 03/05/2009 |
2009 SEC MEN’S BASKETBALL IS MORE THAN JUST ON-COURT ACTION
The 2009 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament arrive in Tampa on March 12-15 for the first time in history, and its first trip to Florida since 1990, and bring high-flying, on-court action to the Tampa Bay area.
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| 03/05/2009 |
5TH ANNUAL SQUIGGY CLASSIC RUNS, RACES AND PADDLES TO HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY’S WILDERNESS PARK
The 5th Annual Classic Fitness Festival will arrive in Hillsborough County’s Wilderness Park, 14302 Morris Bridge Rd. in Thonotasassa, next week on March 13-15 to test participants’ athletic skills in one of the most beautiful natural environments in the Tampa Bay area.
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| 03/04/2009 |
TAMPA BAY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS MAKE FULL-COURT PRESS FOR SUCCESS
As the 2009 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament makes its way to Tampa for the first time in history, and its first trip to Florida since 1990, Tampa Bay residents are showing their support and enthusiasm by “volunteering” to make this inaugural trip a success.
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| 03/03/2009 |
2009 SEC MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT HITS TAMPA NEXT WEEK
Tampa will host the 2009 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament for the first time in its history on March 12-15, 2009, bringing the event back to Florida for the first time since 1990. All 12 schools face off in this post-season tournament that not only crowns the 2009 SEC Champion, but serves as a spring for entry into the 2009 NCAA Tournament.
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| 03/02/2009 |
SUPER BOWL HAS SUPER IMPACT FOR TAMPA BAY!
During a time when travel is at a minimum and occupancy is shrinking at hotels across the nation, Super Bowl XLIII descended upon Tampa Bay and provided Super Impact for a Super Game.
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| 03/02/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY PROVIDES EXPOSURE FOR DESTINATION THROUGH “OPEN FLORIDA”
As just part of its marketing initiatives throughout the year, Tampa Bay & Company teamed up with the State’s marketing organization, VISIT FLORIDA, to implement a unique, high-tech outreach program, titled “Open Florida.”
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| 02/23/2009 |
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, Feb. 28 through Friday, March 6.
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| 02/20/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY SHOWCASES AREA FOR AAA FAM
Over the next two weekends, the Tampa Bay & Company Leisure Sales Division will welcome nearly 80 AAA Travel Counselors to the Tampa Bay area for the AAA Familiarization Tour (FAM).
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| 02/19/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY PROVIDES PROMOTIONAL EXPOSURE FOR DESTINATION
As just part of its marketing activities throughout the year, the Tampa Bay & Company promotional team is excited to announce the success of several media promotions in recent months.
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| 02/18/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS CULTURAL ARTS IN TAMPA BAY
In an effort to increase in-state travel to Tampa Bay for the purpose of supporting the Cultural Arts Community, Tampa Bay & Company is partnering with the Tourist Development Council and community partners for the 2009 Cultural Arts Cooperative Marketing Program.
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| 02/18/2009 |
TAMPA BAY SPORTS COMMISSION WELCOMES SOFTBALL EVENTS IN 2009
In its mission to attract, promote and organize major amateur sporting events and grassroots youth sports programs, the Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC) is excited about the events coming to the Tampa Bay area in 2009. One area that has shown significant support is the youth and amateur softball market.
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| 02/17/2009 |
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, Feb. 21 through Friday, Feb. 27. In all, more than 6,000 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce more than 12,950 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of nearly $5.2 Million. Here is just one example of those meetings and conventions:
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| 02/12/2009 |
2009 SEC MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT MEDIA CREDENTIALS AVAILABLE
The credential system for the 2009 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament is now available online at www.secsportsmedia.com. Once there, follow the credential links and instructions to register for your credential.
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| 02/10/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY’S TRAVEL PLANNER GOES DIGITAL
Tampa Bay & Company recently released its 2009 Travel Planner, enabling visitors to create their own original Tampa Bay experience before their vacation even starts. And now, it’s available online!
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| 02/09/2009 |
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, Feb. 14 through Friday, Feb. 20. In all, more than 2,100 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce more than 4,900 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of nearly $2.1 Million.
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| 02/05/2009 |
2009 GASPARILLA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
Local media are invited to attend the unveiling of the 2009 Gasparilla International Film Festival film schedule. The Gasparilla Film Festival is an annual event scheduled for Feb. 26 – March 7, 2009.
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| 02/05/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY BLOG SCORES BIG NUMBERS FOR BIG GAME!
With Super Bowl XLIII being played in Tampa, Tampa Bay & Company launched a social media campaign in January 2009 to provide visitors, fans and residents with the latest information about the big game. By logging on to a variety of social media websites, including the Tampa Bay & Company blogs (www.VisitTampaBay.com/Blogs), website visitors could get the latest information on everything surrounding Super Bowl XLIII.
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| 02/04/2009 |
SUPER BOWL XLIII IN TAMPA BAY DRAWS LARGEST TV AUDIENCE IN US HISTORY
Super Bowl XLIII between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals proved to be much more than an exciting, last-minute win for the Steelers or even a positive community event that will echo throughout the area for years to come. According to Nielsen Media Research and NBC, last Sunday’s game drew the largest TV audience in United States history.
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| 01/26/2009 |
SUPER BOWL XLIII IN TAMPA BAY RECEIVES UNPRECEDENTED MEDIA ATTENTION
More than 4,500 credentialed media personnel will arrive in Tampa for Super Bowl XLIII, taking place at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Feb 1. This will mark the second largest media attendance for any Super Bowl in NFL history. Additionally, this year’s Super Bowl and the Tampa Bay area have attracted more than 630 media outlets from 28 countries, both Super Bowl records.
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| 01/23/2009 |
TAMPA BAY PREPARES TO WELCOME MORE THAN 3,000 MEDIA FROM ACROSS THE WORLD
In preparation of the more than 3,000 national and international media that will descend upon Tampa Bay for Super Bowl XLIII, the Super Bowl Media Center will open its doors on Sunday, Jan. 25. and welcome radio, TV, newspaper and other media personnel.
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| 01/22/2009 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY LAUNCHES SUPER BOWL XLIII WEB PAGE
In an effort to assist the more than 100,000 expected visitors for Super Bowl XLIII, Tampa Bay & Company has launched the Super Bowl XLIII Web page, www.VisitTampaBay.com/SuperBowl. Now Pittsburg Steelers fans, Arizona Cardinals supporters and all visitors coming to Tampa Bay to experience all of the Super Bowl magic have a place to find the best of the Tampa Bay area.
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| 01/21/2009 |
NFL AUCTION AND HUNT AUCTIONS JOIN FOR SPECIAL AUCTION DURING SUPER BOWL WEEK
Hunt Auctions, a sports memorabilia auction company based in Exton, PA is proud to announce a new partnership with the NFL and NFL PLAYERS to produce a live auction of historical and modern era football items. The Live Auction at the NFL Experience will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009.
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| 01/06/2009 |
Upcoming Meetings in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the meetings and conventions that are being held in Tampa Bay from Saturday, Jan. 10 through Friday, Jan. 16. In all, more than 7,700 delegates will attend these meetings and events, which will produce more than 11,300 hotel room nights to create an estimated delegate spending of $3.4 million. Here is just one example of those meetings and conventions:
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| 12/31/2008 |
Winter What's New What's To Come
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| 12/17/2008 |
2009 GASPARILLA PIRATE FEST MEDIA CREDENTIALS AVAILABLE
Media credentials for the 2009 Southwest Airlines Gasparilla Pirate Fest are now available through Tampa Bay & Company. All working media will be required to have credentials for the Gasparilla Pirate Fest on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009. However, credentials are not required for the Piratechnic Extravaganza and Children’s Parade on January 24.
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| 12/03/2008 |
2008 ACC FANFEST YOUTH OUTREACH EVENT
Tampa area media are invited to a photo opportunity at the ACC FanFest Youth Outreach Event.
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| 12/03/2008 |
PROJECT COIN TOSS BRINGS WOUNDED HEROES TO 2008 ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
“The greatest casualty is being forgotten,” is Wounded Warrior Project’s (WWP) slogan. The non-profit organization works to fulfill its mission to honor and empower wounded warriors by creating projects that draw awareness and support to veterans injured while in service.
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| 12/02/2008 |
2008 ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESS CONFERENCE SATELLITE FEEDS
The Atlantic Coast Conference will be providing live satellite feeds from the 2008 ACC Football Championship Press Conferences. The first live feed will originate from the Head Coach Press Conferences at Raymond James Stadium on Friday, Dec. 5 starting at 2 p.m. with the Coastal Division Head Coach, followed by the Atlantic Division Head Coach at 2:30pm (note: the satellite window will open at 1:45pm for test purposes).
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| 12/02/2008 |
ACC CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS UP WITH CHILDREN’S CANCER CENTER FOR MASCOT BOWLING CHILDREN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Tampa-area media are invited to attend the 2008 ACC Mascot Bowling Children’s Championship, in coordination with the Children’s Cancer Center.
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| 12/01/2008 |
TELECONFERENCES, PRESS CONFERENCES FOR THE 2008 ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Local media are invited to participate in the teleconferences and press conferences for the 2008 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship. Press conferences and teleconferences include:
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| 11/17/2008 |
NCAA WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR RETURNS TO TAMPA BAY IN 2015
Tampa Bay & Company is proud to announce that the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee has selected Tampa Bay, and the University of South Florida, to host the 2015 NCAA Division I Women’s Final Four Championship.
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| 11/13/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY CREATES WAVES ON THE WEB
In its continued efforts to market Tampa Bay as a worldwide, premier destination, Tampa Bay & Company recently launched multiple social networking and user-generated websites, including the Tampa Bay & Company blog website and Company pages on Facebook.com, Twitter.com and Technorati.com.
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| 11/06/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY’S ONLINE RETAIL STORE OPENS FOR BUSINESS
Have you ever wondered where you should go to buy your next flamingo adorned coffee mug? Look no further than www.VisitTampaBay.com/Store, Tampa Bay & Company’s new online retail store.
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| 11/05/2008 |
2008 DR PEPPER ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP MEDIA CREDENTIAL APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
The online media credential application process for the 2008 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game is underway and now available at www.theacc.com/mediaservices/index.html.
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| 11/05/2008 |
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COVERING THE 2008 ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR LOCAL MEDIA
Tampa-area media are invited to attend, “Everything You Need to Know About Covering the 2008 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship,” a one-time seminar outlining media activities, policies and procedures.
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| 11/05/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY SINKS HOLE-IN-ONE WITH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Tampa Bay & Company’s 15th Annual Golf Tournament, Tee Off for Tourism, was held Monday, Oct. 27 at the Emerald Greens Golf Resort & Country Club. This year’s tournament featured 68 golfers from across the Bay area, competing for top honors.
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| 10/30/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY CROWNS 2008 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Tampa Bay & Company honored its Volunteer(s) of the Year today, Don and Grace Clark, at the 12th Annual Tampa Bay & Company Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, held at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City.
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| 10/29/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY LAUNCHES TRAVELOCITY EXPERIENCE FINDER
Recently, Tampa Bay & Company teamed up with Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater to launch the Travelocity Experience Finder, an interactive vacation planning tool that helps visitors map out their dream vacation in the Tampa Bay region.
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| 10/21/2008 |
JUNIOR GOLF TOUR HEADS FOR TAMPA
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) is working closely with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission to bring its inaugural season-ending Tour Championship to Saddlebrook Resort on Dec. 6-7, 2008. The invitational event will feature 84 of the Tour’s top players from the southeast United States.
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| 10/21/2008 |
TAMPA LOCAL SECURES NATIONAL CONVENTION BY TALKING UP TAMPA BAY
The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (AEAONMS) will bring its National Convention to the Tampa Bay area in August 2010, thanks in part to Tampa local, Eric Myers. This convention will bring an estimated 15,000 Shriners to Tampa Bay and produce over 18,000 hotel room nights for an estimated delegate spending of $11.4 million.
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| 10/15/2008 |
COUNTRY STAR BLAKE SHELTON TO PERFORM AT ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Country music artist Blake Shelton will perform in concert immediately after the 2008 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game on Dec. 6 at Raymond James Stadium. The concert will be included in the general ticket price for the Championship Game; tickets to the 2008 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game can be purchased now at www.TheRoadToTampaBay.com.
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| 10/15/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY HEADS TO SOUTH AMERICA, ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH VISIT ST. PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER
From Oct. 15-20, Tampa Bay & Company President and CEO Paul Catoe and Director of Leisure Sales Delia Quiroz, along with Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater’s Executive Director D. T. Minich, Director of Public Relations David Downing, and industry partners will head to South America for a joint sales mission.
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| 10/13/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY HIRES NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
In its continued efforts to draw conventions to the Tampa area, Tampa Bay & Company is proud to announce a new addition to its team. Sherri Brown will fill the role of National Sales Manager for Religious and Multicultural Markets.
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| 09/24/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY CELEBRATES 23 YEARS, SETS HIGH STANDARDS FOR FUTURE
Tampa Bay & Company celebrated 23 years of serving as Hillsborough County’s official tourism marketing corporation at their Annual Meeting & Luncheon today at the Tampa Convention Center.
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| 09/24/2008 |
What's New What's to Come Fall 2008
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| 09/17/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE BACK IN 2011 & 2015
Tampa Bay & Company has contracted the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) to bring the International Respiratory Congress to Tampa Bay in November of 2011 and 2015.
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| 09/04/2008 |
ACCLAIMED FILM PRODUCER MICHAEL S. RYAN ROLLS IN TO TAMPA BAY
And…Action! Thanks to the work of the University of Tampa Department of Communication, Film Media Arts and the Tampa Bay Film Commission, local residents will have the opportunity to hear critically acclaimed film producer Michael S. Ryan speak first-hand.
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| 08/28/2008 |
MEDIA ADVISORY: TAMPA BAY & COMPANY CELEBRATES 23 YEARS AT ANNUAL MEETING & LUNCHEON
Tampa Bay & Company will celebrate 23 years of serving as Hillsborough County’s official tourism marketing corporation at their Annual Meeting & Luncheon on Wednesday, September 24 at the Tampa Convention Center.
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| 08/27/2008 |
2008 NCAA® WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR® PRODUCES $19.1 MILLION IN ECONOMIC IMPACT
The NCAA Women’s Final Four and its ancillary activities produced more than $19 million in direct economic impact in the Tampa Bay area, according to a new study.
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| 07/28/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY GETS FACE-TO-FACE WITH MEETING PLANNERS IN D.C. AREA
Tampa Bay & Company will hit the road next month and head for Washington, D.C. The Company will host its annual D.C. Sales Mission from Aug 5-7 at three popular D.C.-area restaurants: Morton’s Steakhouse in Bethesda, Md.; Occidental Restaurant in Washington, D.C.; and Bookbinders in Old Town Alexandria, Va.
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| 07/23/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY HITS THE ROAD FOR NATIONAL CONVENTIONS
Tampa Bay & Company will hit the road next month with community partners to attend tradeshows and conferences throughout the U.S. to showcase Tampa Bay as a premier meetings destination.
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| 07/15/2008 |
MEDIA ALERT: TAMPA BAY FILMMAKERS CHALLENGED TO MAKE MOVIE IN 48 HOURS
The Tampa Bay Film Commission and the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Film Commission will welcome the 48 Hour Film Project back to Tampa Bay this weekend. The 48 Hour Film Project is the oldest and largest timed film competition in the world.
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| 07/11/2008 |
OLYMPIA GYMNASTICS CAMP FEATURING OLYMPIC GYMNAST SVETLANA BOGUINSKAIA COMES TO TAMPA BAY
The Olympia Gymnastics Camp (OGC), featuring three-time Olympic Gymnast Svetlana Boguinskaia (1988, 1992, 1996), is coming to Tampa Bay on July 14-18. Local gymnasts will have an opportunity to learn from some of the best gymnasts in the world at the Lightning City Gymnastics facility located at 14214 N. Nebraska Ave. in Tampa.
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| 07/08/2008 |
TAMPA BAY SCORES UK AIRTIME DURING SUPER BOWL
Tampa Bay & Company will host Sky Sports, the UK’s primary sports network, this week as they film a destination DVD that will air in the UK during the United States’ most anticipated annual sporting event – the Super Bowl!
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| 06/30/2008 |
STATE'S HEAD FOOTBALL COACHES CONVERGE IN TAMPA
The Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC), Sun Sports and Florida Sports Networks will once again host the Florida Sports Writers Association (FSWA) College Football Media Days on July 17-18, 2008.
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| 06/10/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY HITS THE ROAD, PROMOTES BAY AREA ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Members of the Tampa Bay & Company sales staff along with industry partners will pack their bags to attend tradeshows and conferences across the nation to showcase Tampa Bay as a premier meetings destination.
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| 06/06/2008 |
ACC CHAMPIONSHIP WHEELS CONTINUE TO TURN TOWARD TAMPA BAY!
The landscape down “The Road to Tampa Bay” is ever changing. At the latest mile marker, www.TheRoadToTampaBay.com has become the newest homepage and source of information for the 2008 ACC Football Championship being held in Tampa Bay in December, replacing www.ACCTampaBay.com.
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| 06/03/2008 |
FLIGHT PLAN FOR RED BULL FLUGTAG TAMPA BAY ANNOUNCED – BULLDOZERS, PIRATES AND BAYWATCH BABES TAKE TO THE SKIES JULY 19
Teams from the Sunshine State to New England will dare to defy gravity with their human-powered flying machines on July 19 at Red Bull Flugtag Tampa Bay. After reviewing over 300 applications, 40 teams received their boarding passes to participate in the quirky flying competition. Selected teams like Air Gilligan, Booty Snatchin' Pirates and Junk Mail, will entertain the crowd as they launch their crafts with hopes of soaring across the bay.
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| 06/02/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY SPOTLIGHTS ARTS & CULTURE IN BAY AREA WITH INTERNATIONAL FIBER ARTS CONFERENCE
In an effort to spotlight the rich arts and culture of Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay & Company has worked “hand-in-hand” with the Handweaver’s Guild of America (HGA) and countless volunteers to bring HGA’s Convergence 2008 to the Bay area on June 22-29, 2008.
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| 05/29/2008 |
GLAZERS SCORE TOUCHDOWN FOR AMATEUR SPORTS
At the Tampa Bay Sports Commission’s (TBSC) quarterly board meeting today, the Glazer Family Foundation presented a check for $62,000 to the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, representing the Buccaneers’ contribution for the incredible 2007 season that resulted in the NFC South division title.
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| 05/21/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY TRAVEL & TOURISM STUDENTS
At its annual National Tourism Week (NTW) Luncheon today at the Hyatt Regency Tampa, Tampa Bay & Company awarded five Hillsborough County high school students each with $2,500 college scholarships.
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| 05/21/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY HONORS JUDY LISI WITH “AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR” AWARD
During its annual National Tourism Week (NTW) Luncheon today, Tampa Bay & Company honored Judy Lisi, president and CEO of the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center (TBPAC), with the “Gonzmart Family Ambassador of the Year” Award.
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| 05/21/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY HONORS TOURISM INDUSTRY SERVICE PERSONNEL
Tampa Bay & Company awarded the Bay area’s finest hospitality personnel with the “Bern Laxer Awards of Excellence” today at the 2008 National Tourism Week Luncheon, held at the Hyatt Regency Tampa.
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| 05/20/2008 |
TEAMS RALLY IN THE FIFTH ANNUAL HOSPITALITY OLYMPICS!
Twenty-four Tampa Bay-area teams gathered yesterday for fun-filled, hospitality competition at the St. Pete Times Forum in downtown Tampa.
The teams competed in quirky events such as the Water Waiter Relay, Toilet Paper Toss and a brand new game for this year’s event – the Turnstile Ticket Tag. The winning team from each event competed in the finals – the Legendary Laundry Car Race.
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| 05/13/2008 |
Hospitality Olympics Kick off National Tourism Week
Hospitality Olympics is the official kick-off event to National Tourism Week (NTW), an important week-long event which highlights the beneficial effects of tourism on Hillsborough County. NTW also observes the organizations and individuals who support tourism throughout the Tampa Bay area. Not only is the Hospitality Olympics the first of many colorful activities to celebrate NTW, it also allows industry personnel the chance to network and meet others in their respective fields during this quirky, fun-filled event.
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| 05/13/2008 |
What's New What's to Come Summer 2008
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| 05/05/2008 |
NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK CELEBRATES TOURISM IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay & Company will celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Tourism Week (NTW) with a full schedule of events designed to create awareness of the contributions of the hospitality industry to the local community. The events are being sponsored locally by AAA Travel.
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| 05/02/2008 |
TENNIS BLOCK PARTY TO MAKE A RACQUET IN TAMPA BAY
On Saturday, May 10, Tampa Bay will celebrate National Tennis Month by hosting a United States Tennis Association (USTA) Tennis Block Party in conjunction with the Hillsborough County Tennis Association (HCTA). The free event will be held at the Hillsborough Community College (HCC) Tennis Complex, 3901 West Tampa Bay Blvd. from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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| 04/30/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY UNVEILS 2007 VISITOR STATISTICS
Tampa Bay & Company hosted its annual research breakfast today to unveil the 2007 Hillsborough County Visitor Study. Held at the Stetson University Law Center in downtown Tampa, the presentation consisted of tourism research including the number of visitors to Hillsborough County, the economic and employment impacts of the Visitor Industry, visitor travel origins, length of stay, spending habits and more.
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| 04/15/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY SCORES BIG IN WASHINGTON DC MARKET
Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to announce that two Washington DC-based associations have selected Tampa as host city for future conventions. These “million-dollar meetings” will bring more than 6,500 delegates to Tampa Bay who will produce $5.7 million in delegate spending.
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| 04/14/2008 |
BIG EVENTS BRING BIG CROWDS TO TAMPA BAY
When the Tampa Bay community hosts large events, out-of-town visitors come prepared to have a good time, enjoy the weather and most importantly – spend their cash. Tampa Bay & Company’s very own Visitor Information Center (VIC) recently experienced the benefit of large-scale events coming to the Tampa Bay area.
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| 04/02/2008 |
NCAA TEAMS UP WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR BUILD
During the NCAA Women’s Final Four, the NCAA, Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County and Lowe’s will team up to build a home in partnership with a hard-working, low-income family that was displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
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| 03/26/2008 |
NORTH CAROLINA STATE HEAD WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACH KAY YOW LEADS THE PACK IN INAUGURAL 4KAY RUN
Tampa-area media are invited to come and speak with North Carolina State head women’s basketball coach Kay Yow, and join in the battle against breast cancer by attending the inaugural 4Kay Run Presented by The Hartford®.
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| 03/25/2008 |
TIME OUT IN TAMPA HELD APRIL 5-8 IN CONJUNCTION WITH 2008 WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR®
Tampa area residents are invited to Time Out In Tampa to celebrate the NCAA® Women’s Final Four Championship and experience March Madness® at its finest.
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| 03/24/2008 |
THE 2008 WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR® ARRIVES IN TWO WEEKS
In two weeks, the 2008 Women’s Final Four will make its first slam dunk into Tampa on Saturday, April 5 bringing an event or activity for every Bay area resident – with or without a ticket. From autograph sessions to open practices and fan rallies, local basketball enthusiasts will have plenty of ways to enjoy the Women’s Final Four in their own backyard.
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| 03/20/2008 |
MIDDLE SCHOOL MADNESS WINNERS ANNOUNCED – STUDENTS WIN TICKETS TO THE 2008 WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR®
Four talented Hillsborough County students were recently selected as the winners of the Middle School Madness program, a poster and essay contest for Hillsborough County middle-school students being held in conjunction with the 2008 NCAA® Women’s Final Four®.
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| 03/14/2008 |
ACADEMY AWARD®-WINNER RAY MCKINNON COMES TO UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA FOR ONE-TIME APPEARANCE
Academy Award- and Sundance Film Festival-winning writer, director, producer and actor Ray McKinnon will make a special guest appearance at the University of Tampa (UT) on Monday, March 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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| 03/11/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY REACHES OUT TO RELIGIOUS CONVENTION MARKET
Tampa will welcome Arrowhead Conferences and Events (ACE), the world’s largest non-profit Christian conference planning organization, on Sunday, March 16 to take part in the best of the Bay. ACE is considering Tampa as a location for their clients’ retreats, meetings, conferences and conventions.
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| 03/10/2008 |
WOMEN IN COLLEGE SPORTS FORUM PART OF 2008 WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR® WEEK
The NCAA® joins basketball with spirited discussions during the 2008 Women’s Final Four by hosting the Women in College Sports Forum on Sunday, April 6 beginning at 9 a.m. Special guests will discuss a variety of topics including Life/Work Balance for Coaches and Administrators and media portrayal of female athletes in the media.
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| 03/06/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY UNVEILS INTERACTIVE TRAVEL PLANNER
As Hillsborough County’s official tourism marketing agency, Tampa Bay & Company is focusing on ways to make traveling more convenient for its visitors. The Company recently completed the digitization of its 2008 Travel Planner, a comprehensive guide that supplies travelers with a wide variety of information about the destination.
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| 03/03/2008 |
2008 WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR® SUPER SATURDAY SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
The 2008 Women’s Final Four® is rolling into Tampa on “Super Saturday,” April 5 and inviting the community to participate in several events to help celebrate the arrival of one of America’s premier sporting events.
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| 03/03/2008 |
RED BULL FLUGTAG IS FLYING TO TAMPA BAY!
On July 19, the outrageous human-powered flying competition known as Red Bull Flugtag will once again soar over the Sunshine State, but this time it will touch down in Tampa Bay’s waters. While Red Bull Flugtag’s 2004 stop in Miami saw its share of empanada gliders, flying toilets and bonsai penguins, it’s up to Tampa Bay to produce a new set of airborne heroes.
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| 02/28/2008 |
TAMPA-AREA ATHLETE MAKES NATION’S TOP 20, RECEIVES INVITATION TO PLAY IN WBCA HIGH SCHOOL ALL-AMERICA GAME IN TAMPA
The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) recently announced the nation's top girls' basketball players selected to participate in the 17th annual WBCA High School All-America Game presented by Nike.
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| 02/27/2008 |
TAMPA-AREA CHILDREN INVITED FOR THE BOUNCE BY THE BAY DURING WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR® WEEKEND
Cheerleaders, bands and local youth will fill the streets of downtown Tampa for a Bay Rally and parade of ball-bouncing on Saturday, April 5 to celebrate the beginning of the 2008 Women’s Final Four. The NCAA® invites elementary and middle school-age children to Bounce by the Bay Fueled by POWERADE® from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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| 02/26/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY’S VISITTAMPABAY.COM BRINGS HOME THE GOLD
Tampa Bay & Company’s Web site, VisitTampaBay.com, has brought the gold back to the Bay area. The Web site received the Gold award in the “Consumer Web site, Flash Animation” category at the Tucson ADDY® Expedition – Awards given by the Tucson Advertising Federation (TAF).
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| 02/25/2008 |
TAMPA YOUTH INVITED TO BE PART OF THE NCAA’S FREE SPORT CLINICS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 5
In celebration of the 2008 Women’s Final Four® in Tampa, the NCAA’s premier outreach youth program, the Youth Education through Sports (YES) Program is holding free YES Clinics Fueled by POWERADE® on Saturday, April 5 at three Tampa-area locations.
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| 02/21/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY LEADER FILLS CHAIRMAN ROLE FOR FACVB
The Florida Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (FACVB) recently announced President and CEO of Tampa Bay & Company Paul Catoe will serve as Chairman of its Board of Directors.
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| 02/14/2008 |
MIDDLE SCHOOL MADNESS BOUNCES INTO TAMPA BAY
In April, the NCAA Women’s Final Four® will bring madness to the Bay area – Middle School Madness! The program brings the excitement of this prestigious national championship into Hillsborough County middle-school classrooms as a stimulating teaching and learning opportunity.
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| 02/08/2008 |
What's New What's to Come Winter 2008
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| 02/07/2008 |
2008 WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR® OFFERS MORE THAN JUST COLLEGE HOOPS ACTION
The 2008 Women’s Final Four is coming for the first time to the state of Florida, and when it arrives in Tampa in April, Bay area residents will get more than just college hoops action. During the NCAA’s visit to Tampa Bay, college hoops will score off the court and in the community too. From a basketball bounce event to open practices and autograph sessions, local basketball enthusiasts will have plenty of ways to enjoy the Women’s Final Four.
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| 02/06/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY WELCOMES RCMA BACK IN 2011
Thanks to the hard work of Tampa Bay & Company, its partners and Hillsborough County, Tampa will play host to the Religious Conference Management Association’s (RCMA) World Conference and Exposition in 2011.
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| 02/04/2008 |
“THE MESSENGER” DELIVERS EXCITEMENT FOR TAMPA FILM ENTHUSIASTS
The Tampa Bay area is playing host to cast and crew for “The Messenger,” a tightly-scripted psychological thriller about a lonely man in search of a fulfilling life, and as the story evolves it becomes more and more complex with several plot twists.
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| 02/04/2008 |
PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND BRINGS VARIETY OF SPORTING EVENTS TO THE BAY AREA
Throughout President’s Day weekend, Tampa Bay will play host to four major youth sporting events. From the Score at the Shore Winter Tournament to the Gasparilla Softball Classic, youth sports enthusiasts will have plenty to keep them busy this holiday weekend.
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| 01/31/2008 |
BRACKETOLOGY 101 GIVES INSIDE LOOK AT NCAA DIVISION I WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SELECTION PROCESS
Tampa-area media are invited to Bracketology 101, an exclusive opportunity to receive an inside look at what is involved in the selection, seeding and bracketing of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship field.
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| 01/22/2008 |
TAMPA BAY HOSTS FLORIDA HUDDLE 2008
From Jan. 27-29, 2008, Tampa Bay will play host to Florida Huddle 2008, the Florida tourism industry’s foremost event, hosting tour operators from around the world with the entire focus on the state of Florida.
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| 01/18/2008 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL GUESTS
Delia Quiroz, director of leisure sales, along with leisure sales staff for Tampa Bay & Company, will welcome approximately 30 international guests to Tampa Bay from Jan. 24-27 for the Leisure Pre-Florida Huddle Gasparilla FAM Tour.
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| 01/16/2008 |
2008 WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR MEDIA CREDENTIAL APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
The online media credential application process for the 2008 Women’s Final Four and NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship is underway and now available at www.ncaasports.com/media.
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| 01/16/2008 |
NCAA HOOP CITY REFRESHED BY COCA-COLA COMES TO TAMPA BAY WITH THE NCAA WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR
Love NCAA college hoops? Then Hoop City Refreshed by Coca-Cola is the place to be during the 2008 NCAA Women’s Final Four. The three-day, interactive fan festival celebrating the history and passion of NCAA sports is coming to Tampa Bay April 5 through April 7, at the Tampa Convention Center (East Hall).
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| 01/16/2008 |
TAMPA BAY ON A BUDGET
Having fun with your family does not have to be expensive. The Tampa Bay area offers numerous free and inexpensive activities that you can enjoy with your loved ones throughout the year. Plan a jam-packed weekend in Tampa Bay that won’t put a strain on your budget.
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| 01/14/2008 |
SANDY MACKINNON FILLS CHAIRMAN ROLE FOR TAMPA BAY & COMPANY
Tampa Bay & Company recently announced that community leader and CEO of Yale Lift Trucks of Florida & Georgia A.D. “Sandy” MacKinnon will serve as Chairman of its Board of Directors for 2007-2009.
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| 01/11/2008 |
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! 2008 WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR HEADING TO TAMPA BAY
The 2008 Women’s Final Four Championship comes to Tampa Bay in April and the Tampa Bay Local Organizing Committee is looking for community ambassadors to provide an enthusiastic and warm welcome to guests visiting the area. In addition, volunteers are needed to answer questions, provide information to visitors and contribute to the general atmosphere of excitement surrounding the Women's Final Four.
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| 01/03/2008 |
“EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COVERING THE 2008 WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR®”
Tampa-area media are invited to attend, “Everything You Need to Know About Covering the 2008 Women’s Final Four®,” a one-time seminar outlining media activities, policies and procedures.
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| 12/12/2007 |
ACC ANNOUNCES FUTURE SITE FOR 2008 AND 2009 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP – TAMPA BAY!
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Commissioner John Swofford announced today that the ACC has awarded its 2008 and 2009 Football Championship Games to Tampa Bay. The decision was reached unanimously Wednesday morning on a conference call of the league’s athletics directors and faculty athletics representatives, which culminated a seven-month bid and selection process.
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| 12/12/2007 |
SPORTS COMMISSION MAKES SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY AT ONE BUC PLACE
Local media are invited to attend a press conference at One Buc Place this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. as a special announcement for Tampa Bay is made regarding the ACC Football Championship.
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| 12/06/2007 |
GASPARILLA PIRATE FEST MEDIA CREDENTIALS AVAILABLE
Media credentials for the 2008 Southwest Airlines Gasparilla Pirate Fest are now available through Tampa Bay & Company. All working media will be required to have credentials for the Pirate Fest on January 26, 2008. However, credentials are not required for the Piratechnic Extravaganza and Children’s Parade on January 19.
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| 12/06/2007 |
SPORTS COMMISSION HOSTS GAME DAY OF CHAMPIONS FOR AREA YOUTH AT RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM
With the Outback Bowl less than one month away, the Tampa Bay area is gearing up for the big game, but not before some area youth have the opportunity for their own day in the sun at Raymond James Stadium. The Tampa Bay Sports Commission and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners are proud to announce an exciting day of youth football on Saturday, Dec. 8.
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| 12/06/2007 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY HELPS SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER
Tampa Bay & Company’s Visitor Information Center (VIC) offers a fun and unique holiday shopping experience. From funky ornaments to a motion enhanced Storytime bear, the VIC has a variety of holiday items that truly demonstrate Tampa Bay’s holiday cheer.
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| 12/04/2007 |
TAMPA BAY WELCOMES BACK UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FANS TO 22ND ANNUAL OUTBACK BOWL
The University of Tennessee is heading back to Tampa for their second consecutive year. This time, the Volunteers take on the Wisconsin Badgers in the 22nd Annual Outback Bowl. For those Volunteer fans supporting their team in Tampa once again, they’re in for a real treat!
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| 12/04/2007 |
TAMPA BAY WELCOMES UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AND FANS TO THE 22ND ANNUAL OUTBACK BOWL
Outback Bowl officials have announced that the University of Wisconsin will face the University of Tennessee in the 22nd Annual Outback Bowl. As fans begin to prepare for the big game just weeks away, Tampa Bay is also preparing to welcome fans and alumni who are attending this January 1 showdown. Visitors looking for pre-and post-game activities will have plenty to do and see while exploring Tampa Bay.
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| 12/03/2007 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY ADDS VIDEO ELEMENT TO WEBSITE
Tampa Bay & Company has added a new element to its recently remodeled Web site that will allow visitors to experience all of the possibilities Tampa Bay has to offer in a whole new way.
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| 12/03/2007 |
TAMPA BAY PROVIDES PLENTY OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY SPORTING ACTIVITIES IN DECEMBER
Tampa Bay-area residents can celebrate the holidays with tons of sporting activities to attend, participate in and enjoy throughout December. Here’s just a few of the amateur and youth sporting events to experience throughout the month.
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| 11/29/2007 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY GOES HEAD-TO-HEAD WITH OTHER TOP DESTINATIONS
Tampa Bay & Company promotes a destination that offers stellar hotels, a beautiful waterfront convention center, exciting attractions and night life, superb restaurants and a rich history – but so do other destinations around the country. The competitive set that Tampa Bay & Company faces everyday is a constant reminder to them that winning business can often be challenging.
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| 11/28/2007 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS GOLD AWARD
Tampa Bay & Company recently received the prestigious 2007 Gold Award from Meetings & Conventions magazine. This award recognizes the excellence and dedication Tampa Bay & Company displays throughout the year.
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| 11/13/2007 |
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL MADNESS
Tampa-area media are invited to the Middle School Madness Program reception, being held in conjunction with the 2008 Women’s Final Four activities.
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| 11/13/2007 |
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL SEASON KICKS OFF THIS WEEK IN TAMPA BAY
NCAA women’s basketball kicks off in Tampa this week as the Bay area hosts a one-night double-header, televised live on ESPNU. The inaugural ESPNU Women’s Basketball Invitational will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15 at the St. Pete Times Forum.
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| 11/05/2007 |
ESPNU INVITATIONAL HITS TAMPA BAY NEXT WEEK
Tampa Bay will kick off the women’s college basketball season as it hosts the inaugural ESPNU Women’s Basketball Invitational – a one-night, women’s college basketball double-header held on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 and televised live on ESPNU.
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| 11/05/2007 |
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY – MIDDLE SCHOOL MADNESS PROGRAM FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOLS
Tampa-area media are invited to the Middle School Madness Program reception, being held in conjunction with the 2008 Women’s Final Four activities.
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| 11/05/2007 |
SOCCERFEST HITS TAMPA BAY IN TWO WEEKS
United Soccer Leagues (USL), in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC), will present the 2007 USL SoccerFest next week on Nov.15-20 in Tampa, home of USL’s headquarters.
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| 11/05/2007 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY FINISHES STRONG IN 2007 - SETS SIGHTS ON FUTURE
Due to its efforts in 2007 as well as from previous years, Tampa Bay & Company wrapped up its 2007 fiscal year with high numbers and is now heading toward a strong future.
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| 11/01/2007 |
HEAD WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACHES/PLAYERS SPEAK AT ESPNU INVITATIONAL MEDIA RECEPTION
Tampa-area media are invited to the ESPNU Women’s Basketball Invitational media reception.
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| 10/30/2007 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY HELPS SUPPLY TOOLS FOR SCHOOL
Tampa Bay & Company recently partnered with Teaching Tools for Hillsborough Schools to help provide supplies and materials for qualified Hillsborough County students and teachers.
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| 10/22/2007 |
TAMPA BAY SPORTS COMMISSION LOOKS FOR WINNING TEAM IN BAY AREA
Tampa Bay area residents and sports enthusiasts now have a way to become even more involved with the local sporting events they love to watch, read and talk about. The Tampa Bay Sports Commission is offering the opportunity for all sports fans to come out, experience and volunteer for one of several youth and amateur sporting events taking place in the Bay area.
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| 10/19/2007 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY CROWNS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Tampa Bay & Company honored its Volunteer of the Year, Frank Katzenmeyer, yesterday, October 18 at the 11th Annual Tampa Bay & Company Volunteer Appreciation Event, held at the Tampa Garden Club.
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| 10/17/2007 |
ESPNU INVITATIONAL KICKS OFF WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL SEASON
Tampa Bay will help kick off the women’s college basketball season as it plays host to the inaugural ESPNU Women’s Basketball Invitational – a one-night, women’s college basketball double-header held on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 and televised live on ESPNU.
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| 10/15/2007 |
SOCCERFEST UNITES TAMPA BAY SOCCER COMMUNITY
United Soccer Leagues (USL), in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC), recently announced that the 2007 USL SoccerFest will be held on Nov.15-20 in Tampa, home of USL’s headquarters.
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| 10/02/2007 |
Tampa to Host World Dragon Boat Championship
The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) has selected Tampa Bay to host the 2011 IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championship. The event is scheduled to take place in August of 2011 on Seddon Channel in downtown Tampa.
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| 10/01/2007 |
NCSC Holds Largest Meeting Ever in Tampa Bay
The National Center for State Courts’ (NCSC) 10th Annual Court Technology Conference (CTC10) will be held in Tampa, Fla. from October 2-4, 2007. This is an educational conference where court professionals from around the world will come to Tampa Bay for three days of learning, training and networking.
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| 09/28/2007 |
Tampa Bay & Company 2007 Annual Luncheon
The Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) celebrated 22 years of serving as Hillsborough County’s official tourism marketing corporation at their Annual Meeting & Luncheon today at A La Carte Event Pavilion. During the annual celebration, the Tampa Bay CVB also unveiled a new brand, which included a new logo and tagline, as well as a new name – Tampa Bay & Company.
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| 09/28/2007 |
Tampa Bay CVB Unveils "Brand" New Look
Today at its Annual Meeting and Luncheon, the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) unveiled a “brand” new look, name and feel as it celebrated 22 years of serving as Hillsborough County’s official tourism marketing corporation.
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| 09/24/2007 |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Tampa Bay CVB Finishes Strong in 2007, Gears Up for 2008
The Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is hitting the road during the months of September and October in hopes to close on some end-of-the-year business, as well as start the 2008 fiscal year off on the right foot.
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| 09/20/2007 |
MEDIA ADVISORY: CVB Hits the Road for Tampa Bay
Dori Laack, national sales manager at the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau, is all over the country during the months of September and October garnering tremendous exposure for the destination. Whether it’s closing business, attending sales missions and tradeshows, or hosting client events, Laack is going non-stop for Tampa Bay.
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| 09/17/2007 |
TAMPA BAY CVB HOSTS ANNUAL MEETING & LUNCHEON IN TWO WEEKS
The Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau will celebrate 22 years of serving as Hillsborough County’s official tourism marketing corporation in just two weeks at their Annual Meeting & Luncheon. The celebration will take place on Thursday, September 27 at the A La Carte Event Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Drive in Tampa.
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| 09/11/2007 |
AREA BASKETBALL PLAYERS GARNER CRITICAL EXPOSURE AT BASKETBALL SHOWCASE
Later this month, local boys high school basketball players will participate in the Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) Showcase – an event that gives coaches from NCAA Division II, Division III, NAIA and JUCO the opportunity to scout prospects from Florida, Arkansas, California and Georgia in the class of 2008 and 2009.
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| 09/11/2007 |
Tampa Bay to Host Major Baseball Event for Third Year in a Row
Due to a major participation increase from previous years, the National Club Baseball Association (NCBA) recently announced that Tampa, Fla. will serve as host city for the 2008 NCBA Spring Training Showcase for the third year in a row.
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| 09/07/2007 |
What's New What's to Come Fall 2007
Please review this newsletter for some highlights of the coming fall
months.
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| 08/27/2007 |
Labor Day Weekend's Exciting Sporting Events
Youth sports enthusiasts will have plenty to keep them busy this weekend as Tampa Bay plays host to two major youth sporting events. From the 11th Annual Black Watch Labor Day Tournament to the Florida AAU First Pitch Classic, Labor Day weekend is sure to provide excitement for any member of the family.
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| 08/23/2007 |
MEDIA ALERT: Tampa Bay CVB to Host International Delegates Next Week
The Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau is working toward being the host city for the Clinical Laboratory Management Association (CLMA) Annual Conference in May 2009. The convention will draw 2,000 attendees and will produce a total of 7,500 room nights.
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| 08/22/2007 |
Tampa Bay CVB Awarded Grant to Promote Local Tourism
The Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau recently received a grant from the Florida Commission on Tourism and Visit Florida, the state’s official tourism marketing agency, to aid in promoting Hillsborough County as a tourist destination.
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| 08/21/2007 |
Tampa Bay CVB Wins 2007 Gold Service Award
A dedication to quality service is the key to maintaining customers and is also the key to winning Meetings & Conventions’ 2007 Gold Service Award. This prestigious award honors Convention and Visitors Bureaus that have excelled in professionalism and dedication in their service to meeting professionals.
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| 08/14/2007 |
Labor Day Weekend Offers Exciting Sporting Events in the Bay Area
Throughout the Labor Day weekend, Tampa Bay will play host to two major youth sporting events. From the 11th Annual Black Watch Labor Day Tournament to the Florida AAU First Pitch Classic, there won’t be a dull moment in the Bay area during this holiday weekend.
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| 08/13/2007 |
Tampa Bay CVB Hosts Annual Luncheon
The Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau will celebrate 22 years of serving as Hillsborough County’s official tourism marketing corporation at their Annual Meeting & Luncheon on Thursday, September 27 at the A La Carte Event Pavilion.
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| 08/01/2007 |
Tampa Bay CVB Hosts Seventh Annual DC Appreciation Luncheon
The Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau will head to Old Town Alexandria, Va. on Wednesday, August 8 to host its seventh annual DC Appreciation Luncheon at Landini’s Brothers Restaurant.
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| 07/30/2007 |
Tampa Bay Plays Host to International Travel Group
Tampa Bay will play host to an international travel group from Brazil on August 17-22, 2007. Three representatives of Via Apia, an international tour operator based in Rio de Janeiro, 10 of the top-selling retail travel agents from throughout the country of Brazil, and a representative of American Airlines will visit the area to see the best the Bay area has to offer.
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| 07/27/2007 |
Tampa Bay CVB Rep Elected to Inaugural Board of Lions Eye Institute Foundation
On July 12, National Sales Manager for the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau Dori Laack was selected as a member of the inaugural Board for the Lions Eye Institute Foundation (LEIF).
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| 07/16/2007 |
Tampa Bay CVB and Partners Head to International Conference
Representatives from the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau sales team and CVB partners will head to Montréal, Canada from July 28 to August 1 for the annual Meeting Professionals International (MPI) World Education Congress (WEC).
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| 07/12/2007 |
Tampa Bay Film Commissioner Heads for the Pros
Tampa Bay Film Commissioner Krista Soroka has announced that she will accept a position with the 2009 Tampa Bay Super Bowl Host Committee. On August 13, Soroka will leave her current position to serve as the Director of Events and Hospitality for the Committee.
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| 07/09/2007 |
Sports Writers and Head Coaches Gather in Tampa
The Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC), Sun Sports and FSN Florida will once again be hosting the Florida Sports Writers Association (FSWA) College Football Media Days on July 28-29, 2007.
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| 07/02/2007 |
Sports Commission Signs 3-year Deal with AFS
In one of the larger partnerships in its eight-year history, the Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC) recently signed a three-year deal with Academic Financial Services (AFS).
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| 06/27/2007 |
Fourth of July Weekend
Throughout the Fourth of July weekend, Tampa Bay will be packed with sporting events of all types.
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| 06/27/2007 |
Multicultural Guide Highlights Tampa's Ethnic Treasures
In an effort to showcase the many multicultural aspects of the Bay area, the Hillsborough County Arts Council, with assistance from the Tourist Development Council and the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau, recently released the Tampa Bay Your Way Multicultural Visitors Guide.
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| 06/26/2007 |
Anime Comes to Life in Downtown Tampa
This annual, three-day event is Florida’s largest anime convention and will include a Video Game room, autograph signings, competitions, anime vendors and artists and more.
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| 06/06/2007 |
What's New, What's to Come Summer 2007
Please review this newsletter for some highlights of the coming summer
months.
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| 06/04/2007 |
Youth Soccer Scores a First for Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL – For the first time, the Tampa Bay Sports Commission and the Florida Youth Soccer Association will host the U.S. Youth Soccer Region III President's Cup in Tampa this weekend, June 8-10, 2007.
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| 05/31/2007 |
Tampa Hosts Film Florida Annual Meeting
Tampa, FL – The Tampa Bay film community is “reeling” with excitement over next week’s events for the Film Florida Annual Meeting. Tampa is once again hosting this annual event that invites the community to participate in a variety of panels, meetings and events from Wednesday through Friday, June 6-8.
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| 05/21/2007 |
Memorial Day Weekend Provides Plenty of Family-Friendly Sporting Events
Tampa, FL – Families can now take a trip away from the “norm” and see any one of the many exciting sporting events happening throughout Memorial Day weekend.
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| 05/18/2007 |
Tampa Bay Sports Commission University Challenge Golf Tournament
Tampa, FL – Academic Financial Services (AFS) and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC) teamed up to host the 2nd annual AFS/Tampa Bay Sports Commission University Challenge Golf Tournament at the prestigious Old Memorial Golf Club in Tampa on May 14.
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| 05/16/2007 |
CVB Awards Scholarships to Travel & Tourism Students
Tampa, FL – At its annual National Tourism Week Luncheon yesterday, May 15 at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) awarded five Hillsborough County high school students each with $2,500 college scholarships.
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| 05/16/2007 |
Tampa Bay CVB Presents
Tampa, FL – The Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau awarded hospitality industry personnel with the “Bern Laxer Awards of Excellence” today at the annual National Tourism Week Luncheon.
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| 05/15/2007 |
Louis Miller Awarded Ambassador of the Year Award
Tampa, FL – At its Annual Tourism Luncheon today, the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) honored Louis Miller with its “Gonzmart Family Ambassador of the Year” Award.
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| 05/14/2007 |
2007 Hospitality Olympic Winners
TAMPA, FL – Twenty-three Tampa Bay area teams gathered today for fun-filled, hospitality competition at the Lykes GasLight Square Park, 400 North Tampa Street in downtown Tampa.
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| 05/10/2007 |
Tampa's Sporting Events in May
Tampa, FL – From a paintball pounding to a baseball battle, there are plenty of sporting events throughout May that are sure to keep the entire family on the edge of their seats.
Here’s just some of what’s going on in the Tampa Bay area:
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| 05/08/2007 |
Tampa Bay CVB Hires Interactive Marketing Specialist
Tampa, FL – As interactive media continues to play larger roles within the tourism industry, the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired on Interactive Marketing Specialist Jeremy Fairley to spearhead online marketing communications initiatives.
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| 05/07/2007 |
4th Annual Hospitality Olympics Hits Downtown Tampa
Hospitality Olympics is the official kick-off event to National Tourism Week (NTW) an important week-long event which highlights the beneficial effects of tourism on Hillsborough County.
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| 05/04/2007 |
Exciting Events for National Tourism Week in Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL – The Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau will be celebrating the 24th anniversary of National Tourism Week (NTW) with a full schedule of events designed to create awareness of the contributions of the hospitality industry to the local community. The events are being sponsored locally by AAA Auto Club South.
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| 04/26/2007 |
Tampa Bay CVB Hires New Communications Manager and PR Representative
Tampa, FL – As the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau continues to grow its local and national public and media relations efforts, the Bureau is proud to announce its newest hires, Travis Claytor, as communications manager and Lisa Humphrey, as public relations representative.
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| 04/25/2007 |
Media Alert: Tampa Bay CVB Hosts Quarterly Board Meeting
The Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau will host its quarterly board meeting. Members of the media invited to attend.
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| 03/28/2007 |
Tampa Bay Super Bowl Host Committee Announces New Executive Director
Tampa, FL – The Tampa Bay Super Bowl Host Committee is pleased to announce the addition of Reid Sigmon who will serve as Executive Director for the 2009 Super Bowl.
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| 03/21/2007 |
Area Business Benefit from the successful ACC Men's Basketball Tournament
Tampa, FL – During the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Men’s Basketball Tournament March 8 – 11, many Bay area businesses were optimistic about the opportunity to score big points with fans in town for the tournament. Several downtown restaurants reported a 75 percent increase in revenue while downtown hotels were sold out months in advance.
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| 03/19/2007 |
Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau Host 2006 Visitor Impact Breakfast
Tampa, FL – On March 29 the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau will host its annual research breakfast to unveil the 2006 visitor impact on Hillsborough County. Located at the Stetson University Law Center, the presentation will consist of tourism research, including the number of visitors to Hillsborough County, the economic and employment impacts of visitors, their travel origins, length of stay and spending habits.
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| 01/05/2007 |
Gasparilla Pirate Fest Media Credentials Now Available
Media credentials for the 2007 Southwest Airlines Gasparilla Pirate Fest are now available through the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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