The outlook for the Pinellas County visitors industry for the January through April peak season is brighter than a year ago thanks to pent-up demand among vacationers, said Walter Klages, head of Tampa-based Research Data Services. ...more

December 10, 2009

Kevin and Jackie Transue began their latest trip to Mexico on Thursday by driving from their Spring Hill home to Tampa International Airport, where a mariachi band provided entertainment for JetBlue Airways' inaugural Tampa-Cancun flight. ...more

December 19, 2008

TAMPA -- Kevin and Jackie Transue began their latest trip to Mexico this morning by driving from their Spring Hill home to Tampa International Airport, where a mariachi band provided entertainment for JetBlue Airways' inaugural Tampa-Cancun flight. JetBlue and TIA celebrated the restoration of Tampa-Cancun service, which four other airlines have planned or tried since the 1980s before choosing other routes for reasons ranging from hurricane damage in Mexico to low ridership. ...more

December 18, 2008

Milwaukee-based Midwest Airlines said Monday it would retain service at Tampa International Airport but eliminate flights beginning Sept. 8 at Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers. ...more

July 22, 2008

Pasco County's fastest-growing region has sprouted its newest hotel, a Hampton Inn & Suites that is likely to open Feb. 1. ...more

December 22, 2007

SEBRING – Another national hotel chain will be adding to Highlands County's lodging inventory. The Liberty Group of Companies announced the development of a new 77-room La Quinta Inn & Suites in Sebring. The hotel will be built on U.S. 27 South next to ARS Powersports and across the street from Cafe Coffee Bean. Amenities will include an exterior pool with spa, fitness center, business center and modern décor throughout the lobby and guestrooms, according to a press release. Standard rooms will feature 32-inch flat-panel televisions, free wireless Internet, pillow-top mattresses and complimentary breakfast Ground will be broken in early 2008 on the 4.2-acre site. The planned opening date for the project is spring 2009. ...more

December 16, 2007

CLEARWATER A new airline will offer flights targeting leisure travelers to five cities out of St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. ...more

September 20, 2007