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Date Title
Media Re-Cap
08/12/2009 Tampa to make bid to host World Cup games
08/07/2009 Moose International, ATSSA conventions coming to Tampa in 2012
Moose International Inc. will hold its Moose Annual Convention at the Tampa Convention Center in June 2012.
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.
08/04/2009 Tampa makes bid for World Cup games
If the U.S. is selected to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup, local officials are hoping some of the games are played at Raymond James Stadium. Already, the city has made the first cut as a possible host site, according to Tampa Bay and Company.
07/30/2009 Italian reality show heading to Tampa
Friends Tour 2009 will feature eight Italian travelers 25 to 35 years old as they visit Tampa, Miami, Naples and Pensacola.
07/30/2009 Tampa Bay & Company Releases Digital Edition of its 2009 Meeting Planner's Guide
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.
06/29/2009 Lindsey Guthrie to lead Film Florida commission
Lindsey Guthrie has been named the chair of Film Florida’s Film Commission Council for 2009-10.
06/17/2009 ACC championship game moves to prime time, ESPN
The Atlantic Coast Conference has moved the start of its football championship game at Raymond James Stadium to prime time but is moving to ESPN after four years on ABC.
06/16/2009 Tampa among finalists for potential World Cup host cities
The committee trying to get World Cup soccer in the United States announced today that Tampa is among 37 cities qualified as potential host cities to FIFA World Cup games in 2018 or 2022.
06/09/2009 Tampa Bay & Company adopts OpenTable reservations system
Tampa Bay & Company has added the OpenTable registration system to VisitTampaBay.com. About 30 of Tampa Bay & Company’s restaurant partners are participating.
06/09/2009 Tampa makes bid to host future NCAA games
Local organizers officially submitted bids last week to the NCAA, hoping Tampa can be an opening-weekend or regional host site for the tournament in 2011, 2012 or 2013.
05/19/2009 USL SoccerFest set for November 19-24
The USL SoccerFest is being held this November in Tampa Bay...read some great coverage.
05/14/2009 Tampa Bay & Company Maps It Out for Visitors
Tampa Bay & Company launched a Google Maps integration on its website, and Exhibitor Online was there to cover the news.
05/10/2009 Hospitality Olympics in Tampa Bay
The Hospitality Olympics were held in conjunction with the Annual National Tourism Week festivities.
04/23/2009 Tampa to bid on hosting World Cup, WrestleMania events
Tampa is bidding to host the FIFA World Cup and WrestleMania and the Tampa Tribune Covered it...
04/23/2009 WrestleMania in Tampa? Hillsborough plans a bid
The St. Petersburg Times covered Tampa Bay & Company's bid for WrestleMania.
04/08/2009 Talk to the Animals
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo rated top zoo in the country
03/30/2009 Tampa Bay - Gulf Coast
Situated on the west coast of Florida, Tampa Bay includes the City of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and several smaller beach communities.
03/30/2009 Tampa-St. Petersburg
City Guide: USA TODAY recommendations
03/25/2009 Timely tweets keep CVBs connected, driving sales leads
As social networking Web sites are growing for consumers, local tourism organizations are finding ways to incorporate the concept into driving new business.
03/25/2009 Tourism May Bounce Back Late This Year
The bad news is that Hillsborough County tourism took a big hit last year by most measures, with day trips to the area down most significantly.
03/25/2009 Tourist industry pitches Florida to the locals as recession puts brakes on travel
With nervous consumers looking for bargains, local tourist businesses are setting their sights on Florida residents this summer.
03/16/2009 Bucs move training camp
TAMPA - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are no longer heading out of town to summer camp -- they're staying home.

For the first time in seven years, the Bucs won't go through their pre-season workouts at Disney's Wide World of Sports complex in Celebration.
03/13/2009 Not a good place to find
TAMPA - This week, Forbes Magazine published a list predicting the best and worst cities in the nation to find jobs this spring.
03/10/2009 Hotels work with bureaus to lure attendees
Hotels work with bureaus to lure attendees
03/10/2009 Tampa Bay & Company Partners with VISIT FLORIDA to Offer Dynamic Program
Tampa Bay & Company Partners with VISIT FLORIDA to Offer Dynamic Program
03/10/2009 Tampa ready for SEC
Tampa ready for SEC Tournament
03/06/2009 Bureau Moves Away From 'Visitor'
The Tampa Tribune highlights the rebranding of the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau to Tampa Bay & Company.
03/06/2009 City chosen to host world races
Tampa was selected to host the 2011 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships. Click Here to read about it in the St. Petersburg Times.
03/06/2009 Hillsborough, Pinellas team up for tourism pitch to South America
Tampa Bay & Company teamed up with Visit St. Pete/Clearwater for South America initiatives.
03/06/2009 Pulling Out All The Stops
After a success 2008 NCAA Women’s Final Four Championship, Tampa looks forward to hosting another Women’s Final Four in 2015.
03/06/2009 Recession Can't Sack Super Bowl Activities
The Tampa Tribune asked some questions about the positive economic impact of hosting Super Bowl XLIII.
03/06/2009 Social media plays in tourism playbook
Read about Tampa Bay & Company social media efforts for Super Bowl XLIII.
03/06/2009 Super Bowl scored for area hoteliers
The Tampa Bay Business Journal highlights the positive impact on area hotels for Super Bowl XLIII.
03/06/2009 Tampa To Host Conferences
The Tampa Tribune highlights just a couple of the meetings and conventions coming to Tampa.
03/06/2009 Tourism Agencies Launch Interactive Vacation Guide
Tampa Bay & Company recently launched its Interactive Travel Guide.
03/06/2009 Tourism organization exudes collaborative spirit
Tampa Bay & Company won the 2008 Best Places to Work by the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
03/06/2009 WINNERS & LOSERS
The Tampa Tribune did a rundown on impact of Super Bowl XLIII.
03/05/2009 City says be nice to Super Bowl Tourists
The Super Bowl is just a few weeks away. Organizers want to make sure we're not only ready, but friendly and courteous, too. They're asking us to get our game face on -- and with a smile!
02/18/2009 Media Re-Cap - Lindsey Norris - Tampa Bay's Media Talk
Tampa Bay's Media Talk: Tampa Bay Film Commission: Lindsey Norris
01/31/2009 Despite Poor Economy, Super Bowl Won't Lose Luster
The sagging economy has put a hit on plans for this year's Super Bowl, not that visitors to Tampa for the game and hundreds of millions watching on TV will be able to tell the difference.
03/01/2008 Dianne Jacob discusses the Re-Branding Process for Tampa Bay & Company
Ad 2 Tampa Bay's AdCast - Dianne Jacob on Tampa Bay & Co.

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