Travel–Tourism

By Louis Llovio
June 9, 2025

Marriott debuts new brand in Fort Myers

The Washington, D.C.-area hotel giant opened its first low-price, extended stay hotel flag off of Alico Road in in Lee County.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
June 5, 2025

Downtown Tampa hotel owner borrows $38M

The New York owners of the Aloft Tampa hotel have refinanced the property.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Beth Luberecki
June 1, 2025

Popular Sarasota restaurant week hits milestone, extends to 20 days

Savor Sarasota is celebrating 20 years of showcasing Sarasota County restaurants and bringing in business during a slow month of the year.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
May 28, 2025

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport appoints new CFO

The new chief financial officer and executive vice president has more than a decade of industry experience.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 20, 2025

Tampa hotel sells for $9.65 million to local buyer

Hampton Inn Tampa East, a 74-room limited service hotel near Hillsborough Avenue and off of Interstate 4, was fully renovated in 2023.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
May 19, 2025

New flight takes off from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

American Airlines is launching a flight to Miami starting this fall.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 7, 2025

Occupancy at Port Charlotte's Sunseeker nearly doubles as sale nears

Allegiant Travel Co., which saw an uptick in visitor numbers, expects to announce the details of a deal later this year.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Laura Lyon
May 6, 2025

Clearwater aviation company acquires two firms, expands fleet

FlyUSA, a Clearwater-based aviation company, has acquired TRYP Air Charter and its affiliated company, MySky Aviation Solutions.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Laura Lyon
May 1, 2025

Postwar St. Petersburg hotel gets new look with renovations

Skybeach Resort, a two-story hotel with Old Florida charm on the waterfront just off the Skyway Bridge in Pinellas County, recently completed a series of renovations.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
April 21, 2025

Concessions, terminal access shift at RSW amid construction

Changes are in progress at Southwest Florida International Airport, where work to expand the terminal is underway as the Fort Myers airport aims to increase its capacity and update its existing space.