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Study Gauges Rays' Effect On Pinellas Tourism In 2008
The Tampa Bay Rays have emerged as a major draw to Pinellas County, attracting about 5 percent of the county's expected 5 million-plus overnight visitors in 2008, a consultant report released today states. ...more
December 10, 2008
Weather, Economy Keep Tourists Away
More than one out of two Pinellas County hotel rooms was vacant during September as the poor economy and hurricane threats took a toll on the local visitors' industry, two reports released Wednesday show. ...more
November 6, 2008
Sagging Economy Saps Pinellas Tourism Industry
The disastrous national economy continues to take a toll on travel and Pinellas County's multibillion dollar tourism industry. ...more
October 8, 2008
VISITING TEAM
When the Tampa Bay Rays clinched a Division Series baseball playoff position last week, it could not have come at a better time for Pinellas County's visitors industry. ...more
September 30, 2008
Rays' Playoff Run Gives Boost To Pinellas Hotels
When the Tampa Bay Rays clinched a spot last week in Major League Baseball's postseason, it could not have come at a better time for Pinellas County's visitors industry. ...more
September 29, 2008
Brewer's purchase clouds park's future
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, widely considered one of Tampa Bay's premier visitor attractions, has had roots in Tampa for nearly 50 years, but those roots are being upended a bit as the ownership of the park comes into question with the purchase of its parent, beer giant Anheuser-Busch Cos. ...more
July 18, 2008
Brewer's Purchase Clouds Park's Future
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, widely considered one of Tampa Bay's premier visitor attractions, has had roots in Tampa for nearly 50 years, but those roots are being upended a bit as the ownership of the park comes into question with the purchase of its parent, beer giant Anheuser-Busch Cos. ...more
July 15, 2008
County's Marketing Dollars Increase
With tourism numbers rising, Pasco County will have about $4,000 more this year to promote local events. ...more
May 28, 2008
County Seeks Applications For Tourism Grants
With tourism numbers going up, the county will have about $4,000 more this year for promoting local events. ...more
May 28, 2008
Pinellas Bucks State Trend, Sees Record Number Of Visitors In 2007
Pinellas County drew a record 5.3 million overnight visitors in 2007, but the weak U.S. economy appears to be taking a toll on leisure travel statewide, with upscale destinations remaining the exception. ...more
February 14, 2008
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