Articles tagged “florida”

Small to midsize airports have taken the brunt of airline service cutbacks over the years, and Sarasota Airport is doing its best to recoup flights, which is often a precursor to attracting new business in the community.

The impact pop culture has on tourism can be seen no where as clearly as the physical space in Universal where the Jaws ride is about to be replaced by Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley.

Similar to New York, bike-sharing systems offer an attractive transit option for the cities’ large tourism population, making it an investment that benefits locals and visitors alike.

It's a bad year for military-related celebrations. New York City's Fleet Week will suffer the same fate as Floridas and the Blue Angels are grounded, too.

The high taxes and cost of living that drive locals away, also make a destination unappealing to budget-minded travelers. Those that do it make it to New York; however, are more willing to spend when they arrive.

Florida has a very good 2012, and 2013 with its year long celebration will hopefully help visitors linger a bit longer.

Disney's influence in Florida legislature is at display with this new bill, but deeper scrutiny is needed as consumer advocates are asking.

Panama City Beach appears to have recovered from the 2010 Gulf oil spill, and it's vital for the tourist board to have the data to show it.

Sanity prevails in Florida, for once. Imagine that.

Florida's courting of tourists has meant good things for residents as well: Better beaches, improving transportation, and jobs where other states in the U.S. fall short.