Florida Tourism

Visit Saint Pete Clearwater projects hotel revenue in March and April to be 23% higher than last year.

This year, the county hosted back-to-back tournaments, the NFCA and ESPN college softball tournaments, featuring 12 ranked teams, including the top two in the country

Gov. Ron DeSantis has sunk the proposal, which was widely criticized by environmentalists.

Regional tourism was softening as 2025 came to and end. The new year appears to have started off with renewed interest by visitors to come to South Florida. And they're paying up to stay overnight, especially in Miami-Dade County.

The number of domestic visitors in Florida was up 0.3 percent in 2025 and overseas travelers were up four percent, but Canadians visitors were down 14.7 percent.

Manatee County is a significant contributor to Florida’s shellfish aquaculture sector, which supports over $29 billion in sales revenue and more than 400 jobs throughout the state’s economy.

SSA Marine said its port would be just south of the seaward side of the Sunshine Skyway and would complement Port Tampa Bay's operations. The land is on an environmentally sensitive island, worrying advocates.

Visit Florida reports a slight increase between July and September despite fewer Canadian tourists amid tensions between the countries.

Data shows that Pinellas’s tourism is improving despite the effects of the 2024 hurricanes.

Tampa WOW! is expected to open to the public in late 2026. It represents a $20 million private investment requiring no taxpayer funding, according to a release.

Recent reports praising north central Florida's Ichetucknee Springs prompted some area residents to post concerned comments on social media about excessive use of the area.

The observation tower, called Tampa Wheel Over Water, would be built near within walking distance of The Florida Aquarium and Port Tampa Bay.