Cuba is expected to rapidly improve its infrastructure and accommodations for tourists as soon as U.S. restrictions on travel there are lifted, Pinellas County tourism officials said Wednesday. ...more

March 5, 2009

Reservations for seasonal rentals are lagging behind last year, which indicates the strong possibility that fewer snowbirds might come to Highlands County this winter. ...more

August 26, 2008

Fewer tourists from Europe and Canada have visited Pinellas County this year than last, despite a favorable dollar exchange for international guests that has boosted business in shopping and entertainment meccas such as New York and Las Vegas. ...more

December 13, 2007

Now that the Canadian dollar has reached parity with the U.S. dollar for the first time in 31 years - it opened Wednesday at 1.0195 U.S. - Pinellas County can expect more visitors from Canada this winter, a consultant for Visit St. Petersburg Clearwater said Wednesday. ...more

October 11, 2007