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Tampa Bay area tourism industry prepares for a better spring break than in 2020

As Florida maintains its "open for business" environment, spring breakers are expected to flock to the beaches, and Tampa International is gearing up to handle increased foot traffic......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 25th, 2021

Here"s when — and how — these 3 hot Disney Springs eateries will reopen

The reopening of Walt Disney World's entertainment complex is a sign of recovery for Central Florida's $75.2 billion tourism industry......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 13th, 2020

Report shows the impact coronavirus has had on Florida"s tourism industry

Coronavirus is having a massive impact on tourism across the U.S., especially in Florida.  A recent report from WalletHub looked at the impact coronavirus is having on each state’s tourism industry and Florida’s is one of the hardest hit. The Su.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 16th, 2020

Millions lost: The daily pandemic cost for Disney, Florida tourism industry

Walt Disney World's theme parks, hotels, shops, restaurants and more in Orlando have been empty for the last couple of weeks after the coronavirus caused the resort to shutter its operations temporarily on March 16 as a precaution due to the coronav.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 2nd, 2020

Coronavirus: A glimpse at the cost to Disney, tourism industry

As the tourism industry in Orlando watches its income streams plummet to nothing, the costs associated with being prepared for a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic are stacking up. The biggest example of this in Central Florida is Walt Disne.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 18th, 2020

"Tourism Day" fails to sway Florida House Speaker

House Speaker Jose Oliva appeared firm in his stance against Visit Florida as tourism officials, with the backing of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Senate President Bill Galvano, tried to showcase the importance of the industry on Wednesday. Oliva, R-Miam.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 23rd, 2020

Tourism agency supporters to rally in Tallahassee

State tourism officials intend to showcase to Florida lawmakers the importance of the industry on Wednesday, as a legislative battle on the future of Visit Florida continues to brew. The Partnership for Florida Tourism, which includes the Florid.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 21st, 2020

Orlando Health"s Dr. P Phillips Hospital to undergo $15M expansion

The move "is in response to the ongoing growth in southwest Orlando and in the tourism industry.".....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 28th, 2019

Here"s a closer look at Orlando"s tourism impact on Central Florida biz

Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and myriad other attractions, hotels, entertainment options, retail and more are all part of the overall industrial juggernaut that makes up Orlando's tourism industry. The industry, which.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 20th, 2019

Trump"s China trade war hurting tourism, a US cash cow

As the conflict has dragged on for 15 months with no meaningful breakthrough, the travel industry is trying to minimize the damage......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsOct 28th, 2019

This industry’s workers are the lowest-paid

Travel and tourism in the U.S. generated more than $1 trillion last year, but a new study finds it’s the lowest-paying industry in the country. In looking at salaries across the U.S., researchers at Florida State University discovered tourism .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsAug 16th, 2019

Here are the 2019 Readers" Choice Awards winners in leisure & entertainment

OBJ's readers enjoy frequenting venues either in downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods, or they head over to where the travelers go in southwest Orlando — helping boost the region's $70 billion tourism industry......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 1st, 2019

Visit Florida among House, Senate budget divides

The tourism industry pushed Wednesday to keep the doors open at the state’s tourism-marketing agency as House and Senate budget committees advanced competing spending plans for next year. The House wants to fund Visit Florida only through Oct. 1, wh.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 28th, 2019

Southwest Florida won't see as many visitors this Labor Day, thanks to water woes

Reports of toxic algal blooms –  chiefly red tide and blue-green algae – continue to make the news an.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodaySep 2nd, 2018

Could Hurricane Michael extinguish struggling oyster industry in Apalachicola, Florida?

Hurricane Michael delivered a devastating blow to Apalachicola's once-booming oyster industry, which was already a shell of i.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayOct 22nd, 2018

BH Group, Kolter Group buy condos damaged in hurricane for $102.6M

Up to 45 condos can be built on the oceanfront property in Southwest Florida......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournals9 hr. 3 min. ago

10 things to know about 10 years of eMerge Americas

South Florida's biggest tech industry event is marking a milestone anniversary this year......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournals10 hr. 3 min. ago

The List: DFW"s event spaces to generate $11B for tourism industry this year

Maj.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournals10 hr. 3 min. ago

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo successfully steers career, industry through uncharted waters

Her success amid challenges seen and unanticipated have earned Lutoff-Perlo the South Florida Business Journal’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 18th, 2024

It"s A Matter Of When: Cresco Labs CEO Forecasts Cannabis Rescheduling And Industry Reform

At the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida, Cresco Labs' (OTCQX: CRLBF) CEO Charlie Bachtell shared optimistic views on cannabis rescheduling, emphasizing the importance of the process it's unde read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 16th, 2024