More than 55,000 revelers were expected for the Fantasy Fest parade Saturday night, and thousands of locals and visitors participated in a Masquerade March through Old Town on Friday evening. ...more

November 1, 2009

In the fight for Florida tourists' money, Pasco County is a lightweight. The county lacks the theme parks, professional sports teams and white beaches that bring visitors to Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. It's a long way from the glamour of Miami Beach and the sugar sand of the Panhandle. ...more

October 25, 2009

Tall ships in Tampa? It could happen in July. Hillsborough County tourism officials, with help from Florida's U.S senators, are planning a tall ships festival in Tampa next summer, which could mean as many as 10 of the classic vessels will be on hand for public visits. ...more

October 24, 2009

Tampa has been invited to submit bids to host World Cup soccer tournament matches in 2018 or in 2022. Tampa also has been invited to submit bids for WrestleMania between 2011 and 2014. ...more

April 24, 2009

Tampa has been invited to submit bids to host World Cup Soccer tournament matches in 2018 or in 2022. Tampa also has been invited to submit bids for WrestleMania between 2011 and 2014. ...more

April 23, 2009

The bad news is that Hillsborough County tourism took a big hit last year by most measures, with day trips to the area down most significantly. ...more

March 20, 2009

Pinellas County tourism officials hope it keeps snowing in New York, where they've taken over the marketing rights in two of the busiest subway stations with the message "Regrettably, the F Train Doesn't Go Far Enough South." ...more

March 5, 2009

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

Pinellas County tourism officials hope it keeps snowing in New York, where they've taken over the marketing rights in two of the busiest subway stations with the message "Regrettably, the F Train Doesn't Go Far Enough South." ...more

March 4, 2009

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 this morning. ...more

March 4, 2009