| 05/15/2012 |
URGENT: SUPPORT TAMPA IN CNN TRAVEL’S “CITY SMACKDOWN” |
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Tampa needs your vote! As part of their Destination USA feature, CNN Travel is pitting the two political convention cities against each other – Tampa for the Republican National Convention and Charlotte for the Democratic National Convention.
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| 05/14/2012 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY WELCOMES NEW PARTNERS |
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Throughout April, Tampa Bay & Company welcomed six organizations to the approximately 700 Tampa Bay & Company partners. New partners include:
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| 05/11/2012 |
TOURISM INDUSTRY PERSONNEL HONORED AT TOURISM LUNCHEON |
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Tampa Bay & Company awarded some the Bay area’s finest hospitality personnel with the “Bern Laxer Awards of Excellence” at this week’s National Tourism Week Luncheon, held at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina.
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| 05/10/2012 |
PAUL CATOE HONORED AS “AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR” |
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During its annual National Tourism Week (NTW) Luncheon yesterday, Tampa Bay & Company honored its former President & CEO Paul Catoe with the 2012 Gonzmart Family Ambassador of the Year Award.
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| 05/07/2012 |
HOSPITALITY OLYMPICS TODAY AT RAY JAY |
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Hospitality Olympics is just part of the 2012 National Tourism Week (NTW), which celebrates the beneficial effects of tourism in Tampa Bay. Not only is the Hospitality Olympics one 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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| 05/02/2012 |
URGENT: RALLY DAY FOR TOURISM IN TAMPA BAY |
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To show support for the area's No. 1 industry, the community is invited to join Tampa Bay & Company as we “Rally for Tourism” on Tuesday, May 10, at Tampa International Airport. To demonstrate the value of tourism to the entire region, Tampa Bay & Company is co-hosting this event with Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater.
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| 05/01/2012 |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES COME TOGETHER AS “100 DAYS OUT” QUICKLY APPROACHES |
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As the “100 Days until the Republican National Convention” mark quickly approaches, several leading Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) from across Tampa Bay have come together to participate in a marketing co-op effort, lead by Tampa Bay & Company.
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| 04/26/2012 |
DELTA SIGMA THETA GATHERS IN TAMPA FOR 2014 CONFERENCE |
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Tampa Bay & Company is excited to announce that the destination will welcome Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in 2014 for its Southern Region Conference. Over 3,000 attendees are expected to gather for the conference, producing over 3,000 hotel room nights and $1.7 million on delegate spending.
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| 04/25/2012 |
SPORTS COMMISSION SEEKS VOLUNTEERS |
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The Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC) is seeking volunteers for the annual Game Day of Champions Soccer event. Game Day of Champions is an annual soccer event that is organized by the Tampa Bay Sports Commission and provides Hillsborough County youth soccer teams with a special opportunity to play on the same field as the hometown USF Bulls.
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| 04/23/2012 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY HIRES VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS |
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Tampa Bay & Company is excited to announce that it has hired Doug McClain to serve as Vice President of Marketing & Communications. McClain is a tourism marketing executive with 20 years of regional and national destination marketing experience.
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| 04/13/2012 |
NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK IN TAMPA BAY |
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National Tourism Week (NTW) kicks off on Monday, May 7 and Tampa Bay & Company will celebrate 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-The Auto Club Group for the 10th consecutive year.
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| 04/11/2012 |
2011 VISITOR STUDY RELEASED |
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Tampa Bay & Company hosted its annual research presentation yesterday to unveil the 2011 Hillsborough County Visitor Study. Over 150 people attended the annual research presentation, which was held at USF Health’s Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS).
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| 04/10/2012 |
CVB’S PARTNER FOR ANNUAL DINE TAMPA BAY RESTAURANT WEEK |
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Tampa Bay & Company and Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater (VSPC) have teamed up to present the third annual Dine Tampa Bay Restaurant Week, taking place Aug. 3-17, 2012.
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| 04/09/2012 |
2011 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY VISITOR DATA UNVEILED |
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Tomorrow, April 10, Tampa Bay & Company will host its annual research presentation to unveil the 2011 Hillsborough County Visitor Impact Study. This year’s presentation will be held at USF Health’s Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) from 1p.m. to 4p.m.
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| 04/04/2012 |
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AWARDS $1 MILLION FOR RNC MARKETING & PROMOTIONS |
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At the recommendation of the Tourist Development Council for Hillsborough County, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners voted today to approve $1 million in Tourist Development Tax funds to market and promote Hillsborough County relative to the 2012 Republican National Convention (RNC).
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| 04/02/2012 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY WELCOMES NEW PARTNERS |
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Throughout March, Tampa Bay & Company welcomed seven organizations to the approximately 700 Tampa Bay & Company partners. New partners include:
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| 03/27/2012 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY ANNOUNCES STAFF PROMOTIONS |
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Tampa Bay & Company has announced two staff promotions: Alex Kaptzan will fill the role of Vice President of Convention Sales and Services, and Holly Laverentz will now serve as National Sales Manager.
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| 03/26/2012 |
TEAMS SET FOR 2012 NCAA MEN’S FROZEN FOUR |
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The final teams are set for the 2012 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four at the Tampa Bay Times Forum following this past weekend’s regional matchups. The four teams coming to Tampa Bay to compete for the NCAA college hockey national championship are Union College, Ferris State University, University of Minnesota, and Boston College.
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| 03/22/2012 |
‘FIRST OF ITS KIND’ SOCIAL MEDIA REWARDS CAMPAIGN DEBUTS FOR NCAA FROZEN FOUR |
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As part of the excitement surrounding the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four’s first trip to the south in its 64 year history, the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, Tampa Bay & Company and Tampa Bay Lightning have teamed up with full-service interactive agency Engage to create another “first” in the sports world.
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| 03/21/2012 |
NATIONAL INTRAMURAL-RECREATIONAL SPORTS ASSOCIATION GATHERS IN TAMPA |
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Tampa will welcome the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) next week for its Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo, taking place at the Tampa Convention Center from March 27-30. Approximately 3,000 delegates are expected to attend the annual event, producing over 4,000 hotel room nights and over $1.1 million in delegate spending.
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| 03/19/2012 |
INTERNATIONAL DENTAL RESEARCHERS GATHER IN TAMPA |
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Tampa will welcome the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) this week for the 2012 AADR/CADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition, taking place at the Tampa Convention Center from March 21-24. The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) and Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR) are both divisions of the IADR.
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| 03/16/2012 |
SUCCESSFUL SALES MISSION CONDUCTED IN CHICAGO |
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From Feb. 29-March1, Tampa Bay & Company representatives and its partners conducted a successful sales mission in Chicago, one of its top feeder markets. Five Tampa Bay & Company partners joined Regional Account Executive Jeff Gassaway , National Sales Manager Amy Trautman and Director of Convention Sales Alex Kaptzan for group sales calls and two client event functions.
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| 03/15/2012 |
TAMPA BAY HOSTS INTERNATIONAL TOUR OPERATORS |
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Tampa Bay & Company will host 10 international tour operators from Brazil today through Sunday, March 18. The tour operators, who are part of the Delta Airlines Brazilian Familiarization (FAM) tour, will have the opportunity to experience some of Tampa Bay’s greatest treasures.
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| 03/14/2012 |
NATIONAL ROWERS CONVERGE IN TAMPA BAY FOR MAYOR’S CUP REGATTA |
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The Tampa Mayor’s Cup Regatta, taking place this Saturday, March 17, is one of the preeminent early season rowing events featuring many top crews and athletes from around the country. This year’s event has attracted 249 entries from 39 rowing organizations representing over 750 athletes from 24 cities, 6 states and 2 countries. Plus, there will be a record 18 rowing clubs from as far north as Narragansett, RI featured in the Masters Competition.
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| 03/13/2012 |
THESPIANS ARRIVE IN TAMPA BAY |
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The Florida State Thespian Society (FSTS) will arrive in Tampa Bay tomorrow for its 2012 Annual Festival, taking place at the Tampa Convention Center. The FSTS Annual Festival has been held in Tampa for over 10 years.
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| 03/12/2012 |
TAMPA RANKED AS TOP 10 VALUE DESTINATION |
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Hotwire.com® announced the results of its seventh annual Hotwire® Travel Value Index study, and Tampa ranked as one of the Top 10 destinations where travelers can get the most vacation for their money. Just in time for spring break and the summer travel season, the Hotwire Travel Value Index showcases the top 10 cities where consumers planning their next trip can find the best combination of value, entertainment options and attractions throughout 2012.
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| 03/09/2012 |
SPORTS COMMISSION SEEKS VOLUNTEERS |
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The Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC) has some exciting events coming to the Tampa Bay area and volunteers are needed! Check out the opportunities and learn how you can get involved:
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| 03/07/2012 |
NATIONAL COLLEGE CLUB TEAMS CONVERGE IN TAMPA BAY FOR SPRING TRAINING SHOWCASE |
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For the seventh consecutive year, college club baseball and softball teams from throughout the country will converge on Tampa Bay during March when the National Club Baseball/Softball Association (NCBA/NCSA) hosts its 2012 Spring Training Showcase. This year’s Showcase is expected to draw 60 teams from 18 different states to the Mike Sansone Complex in Plant City, representing a more than 50 percent increase since the inaugural Showcase in 2006.
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| 03/05/2012 |
EDUCATORS GATHER IN TAMPA FOR ANNUAL CONVENTION |
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Tampa will welcome the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) this week for its Annual Conference, taking place March 8-10 at the Tampa Convention Center. Approximately 4,000 delegates will gather in downtown Tampa for the convention, producing over 5,300 hotel room nights and $4.6 million in delegate spending.
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| 02/29/2012 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY WELCOMES NEW PARTNERS |
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Throughout February, Tampa Bay & Company welcomed nine organizations to the approximately 700 Tampa Bay & Company partners. New partners include:
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| 02/23/2012 |
NATIONAL SALES MANAGER HONORED AS TOP EXECUTIVE |
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National Sales Manager Sherri Brown has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Black and Latino CEOs and Corporate Executives in the Tampa Bay region! The Power Broker magazine, the Small Business Development Center and others have teamed up to publish the exclusive Top 50 magazine highlighting the honorees.
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| 02/16/2012 |
AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS GATHERS IN TAMPA |
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Tampa will welcome the American Trucking Associations (ATA) next week for its annual Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Expo, taking place Feb. 20-23 at the Tampa Convention Center. Approximately 3,000 delegates will gather in downtown Tampa for the annual event, producing over 7,400 hotel room nights and $2.2 million in delegate spending.
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| 02/15/2012 |
US MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM RETURNS TO TAMPA FOR FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER |
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Tampa will once again welcome the US Men's National Soccer Team on June 8, 2012 as they kick off the effort to qualify for their seventh consecutive FIFA World Cup. The US team will take on Antigua and Barbuda at Raymond James Stadium, marking the first World Cup qualifier in the state of Florida since the USA defeated Mexico 2-1 on Nov. 23, 1980.
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| 02/14/2012 |
LEGISLATIVE ALERT – CALL TO ACTION |
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The House Finance & Tax Committee is scheduled to hear HB 1393 Relating to Online Travel Companies (OTCs) by Representative Jason Brodeur (R-Sanford) tomorrow, Feb. 15 at 8:00 a.m. A proposed amendment to the bill would permanently provide OTCs with an unfair tax advantage over Florida-based hotels and motels.
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| 02/13/2012 |
FORMER TAMPA BAY & COMPANY CHAIRMAN RECEIVES OUTSTANDING CITIZEN AWARD |
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President/CEO of The Columbia Restaurant and past Chairman of the Tampa Bay & Company Board of Directors Richard Gonzmart received the Tampa Metro Civitan Club's Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award last week at the Florida State Fair’s annual Governor’s Day Luncheon. Gonzmart has also served on Tampa Bay & Company’s Board of Directors and currently serves on the Hillsborough County Tourist Development Council.
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| 02/09/2012 |
TAMPA BAY SHOWCASED TO INTERNATIONAL TOUR OPERATORS |
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Tampa Bay & Company International Sales Manager Marisol Berrios recently returned from New Orleans, La. where she attended the Receptive Services Association of America’s (RSAA) Annual Meeting and Tradeshow in an effort to promote Tampa Bay as a premier vacation destination.
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| 02/08/2012 |
TAMPA BAY SHOWCASED TO ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES |
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Today through Feb. 10, National Sales Manager Jennifer Friday is attending the AMC Institute’s Annual Meeting in Rancho Mirage, Ca. to promote Tampa Bay as a premier meetings destination. This 2-day meeting will provide Friday an opportunity to meet and network with association management companies from throughout the United States.
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| 02/06/2012 |
2012 TAMPA BAY HOST COMMITTEE LAUNCHES VOLUNTEER PROGRAM |
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The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee has announced the launch of its official volunteer program for the Republican National Convention with a YouTube video. The video can be found by visiting the 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee’s YouTube channel, and those who want more information about the volunteer program can go to www.2012Tampa.com.
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| 02/01/2012 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY WELCOMES NEW PARTNERS |
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Throughout January, Tampa Bay & Company welcomed eight organizations to the approximately 700 Tampa Bay & Company partners. New partners include:
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| 01/31/2012 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY TALKS TOURISM TO INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISTS |
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Tampa Bay & Company Executive Vice President Steve Hayes participated in a business leaders media briefing and panel discussion on Monday, Jan. 30. Along with other area business leaders, Hayes spoke to 22 international print and broadcast journalists from 13 countries, including Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Turkey, France, Denmark, Japan, Belgium, Argentina, Sweden, Israel, Czech Republic and Austria.
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| 01/27/2012 |
U.S. TRAVEL LAUNCHES “VOTE TRAVEL” |
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Great things are happening in the Tourism Industry, not only in Tampa Bay but also across the United States. On the local and state level, we are working with industry partners such as VISIT FLORIDA and the Florida Associations of Destination Marketing Organizations, among others to make this industry stronger than ever.
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| 01/24/2012 |
TAMPA WELCOMES MEETING PLANNERS FOR GASPARILLA |
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Meeting planners from across the United States and representing a variety of markets and industries will get an up-close-and-personal look at what the Tampa Bay area has to offer during one of its most celebrated festivals – the 2012 Gasparilla Pirate Fest. A record-setting 29 meeting planners representing every region and market segment is slated to attend this year’s event.
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| 01/18/2012 |
TAMPA WELCOMES FLORIDA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION |
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Tampa Bay & Company is pleased to welcome the Florida Music Educators Association’s (FMEA) Annual Convention to downtown Tampa next week from Jan. 11-14 at the Tampa Convention Center. Approximately 6,500 delegates will attend the conference, producing 6,900 hotel room nights and creating $7.4 million in delegate spending.
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| 01/18/2012 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY HEADS TO PCMA |
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From Jan. 8-11, Tampa Bay & Company President & CEO Kelly Miller, National Sales Manager Tammy Lamm and Regional Account Executives Dori Laack and Jeff Gassaway will head to San Diego, CA to attend the Professional Convention Management Association’s (PCMA) Convening Leaders Conference 2012. Partners from Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, the Tampa Convention Center, the Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center and the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina, will join them.
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| 01/18/2012 |
FCA HOSTS “GOD AND COUNTRY WEEKEND” IN PLANT CITY |
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From Jan. 13-14, 2012, many of the nation’s finest softball stars will gather in Plant City Stadium, the International Softball Federation World Headquarters, as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Softball All-Star team takes on the Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball Team in a special “God & Country Weekend” event.
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| 01/18/2012 |
ONE WEEK ON THE JOB |
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My first week on the job at Tampa Bay & Company has been nothing short of remarkable. In only one week, this community has shown me just what it’s made of, and I must say that we have a lot to be proud of here in Tampa Bay.
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| 01/18/2012 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY SHOWCASES AREA AT WORLD CONFERENCE |
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From Jan. 23-26, Tampa Bay & Company National Sales Manager Sherri Brown and a representative from the Tampa Convention Center will attend the Religious Conference Management Association’s (RCMA) 40th World Conference & Exposition in Kansas City, Mo.
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| 01/18/2012 |
ASTA PLANTS LEGACY IN TAMPA |
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From Jan. 21-24, more than 750 delegates from the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) will gather in downtown Tampa for the organization’s 51st annual Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference. While downtown Tampa will see an influx of delegates during the conference, the impact that the delegates will make in the community will last much longer.
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| 01/18/2012 |
TAMPA BAY & COMPANY HEADS FOR TOURISM DAY IN TALLAHASSEE |
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Tampa Bay & Company President/CEO Kelly Miller and Executive Vice President Steve Hayes will head to Tallahassee, Fla. in support of Tampa Bay’s and the state of Florida’s tourism industry. Held in conjunction with the Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations, Miller and Hayes will join industry representatives from throughout the state for the annual Florida Tourism Day.
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