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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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
"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.....»»
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.....»»
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.".....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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 .....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
10 things to know about 10 years of eMerge Americas
South Florida's biggest tech industry event is marking a milestone anniversary this year......»»
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......»»
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.....»»