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December bed tax report sets another new record
January 6, 2017
More than $2 million in receipts is up 5.8 percent year over year TAMPA (Jan. 5, 2016) – Visit Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County report that the county’s December bed tax report showed...
Unlock Tampa Bay in 2017
December 28, 2016
Discover Florida’s Most diverse destination: fantastic food, superb shopping & amazing adventures New Iceland Air service; new airport experiences New in 2017 , Iceland Air joins...
Tampa Bay, Airbnb reach a deal on taxes
December 22, 2016
Starting Feb. 1, 2017, online lodging broker Airbnb will begin collecting and remitting hotel bed taxes to Hillsborough County. Hillsborough County is home to Tampa. Together with neighboring Pinellas...
Bed taxes hit another record for November
December 6, 2016
Visit Tampa Bay announces that Hillsborough County hotels set another record for bed taxes in November 2016. Totals released by the county Tax Collector’s Office show nearly $2.5 million was...
New cocktails video stirring up interest
November 18, 2016
Cocktails are as much a Tampa tradition as the Cuban sandwich and cigars – and lately they have been reinvented by Tampa Bay entrepreneurs who are crafting a new cocktail scene in Cigar City. To...
Mango the Manatee joins Visit Tampa Bay
November 9, 2016
Visit Tampa Bay introduced its addition to the world in a big way in November. Mango the Manatee is a plush member of Visit Tampa Bay’s promotions to industry insiders, leisure travelers and...
Tampa Hillsborough's Film Commission Moves to Visit Tampa Bay Headquarters
November 1, 2016
In-house Move to Boost Overall Marketing and Economic Development Impact Tampa, FL (November 1, 2016) – Two of Tampa Bay’s most successful economic drivers will join marketing...
The future is now: Unlock Tampa Bay in 2021
October 24, 2016
With $4 billion in new investment planned, Tampa Bay is poised to undergo Florida's Most amazing transformation. On the horizon: exciting new hotels, new parks and public spaces along the Tampa...
Visit Tampa Bay celebrates another record year
October 18, 2016
Annual Meeting marks 2016 success, honors locals who help bring conventions TAMPA (Oct. 19, 2016) – Visit Tampa Bay celebrated another record year for tourism in Hillsborough County and launched...
Visit Tampa Bay hosts first Legislative Summit
October 18, 2016
Tourism advocates, state, local leaders review key issues ahead of 2017 legislative session TAMPA (Oct. 17, 2016) – Visit Tampa Bay hosted its first Legislative Summit on Oct. 12, bringing...