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Travel–Tourism

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 17, 2023
Port Charlotte resort to hold five job fairs to fill more than 1,000 spots

Sunseeker Resort looks to hire 1,200 ahead of October grand opening.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • July 14, 2023
Tampa airport gets two new Canadian connections

Lynx Air will begin nonstop flights to Toronto and Montreal from TPA with budget fares under $100.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • July 11, 2023
June a growth month for PIE's air travel

June air travel numbers from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport show an increase from last year's June numbers, and as July promises peak business.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • July 11, 2023
Low-cost air service leader adds Maine city to route network

Allegiant will launch service to Bangor in November.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • July 6, 2023
Sarasota tourism agency names new CEO, president

Erin Duggan will step into the role in September.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • July 6, 2023
Iconic St. Pete hotel and resort debuts Latin American-themed restaurant

Parasol offers outdoor seating and is The Vinoy’s fourth food-and-drink concept

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 28, 2023
SWFL airports land seasonal flights to Milwaukee, Twin Cities

Sun Country is adding winter flights to Orlando and Mexico too.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 22, 2023
Tampa hotel gets $20 million in financing

JLL Capital Markets arranged the loan for the 266-room hotel's Massachusetts owners.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • June 16, 2023
Yacht subscription business off to smooth start

Naples-based Exclusive Yachts offers the first subscription-based membership club for luxury yacht experiences. Two keys to the early success: be thoughtful and be flexible.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • June 8, 2023
Pinellas County tourism leader steps down

Steve Hayes served as president and CEO of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater for four years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 7, 2023
Want $100K and free flights? Get a job at this Port Charlotte resort.

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor rolled out its employee benefits and retention package as it prepares for an October opening.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • June 6, 2023
Hillsborough County breaks tourism tax collection record

Visit Tampa Bay says the county reeled in nearly $8 million in tourist development taxes in April.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 30, 2023
Port Charlotte resort looks to hire musicians, entertainers

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor opens auditions for musicians and other performers to entertain long-awaited guests when they eventually arrive.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • May 26, 2023
Sarasota County boosts sports tourism

Visit Sarasota County recently launched a new landing page to promote the over 40 sports venues in the region.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 25, 2023
Florida Aquarium launches creative plan to lure more businesses, donors

The Tampa aquarium has created a corporate membership program that aims to both raise money and create a cultural institution.

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