Florida tourism

State general revenues came in just above a forecast amount in July, but the coronavirus pandemic continued to hammer sales-tax collections.

Tourism is one of Florida’s main economic drivers, and the industry’s hit from COVID-19 shutdowns will be felt for years. That gloomy outlook opened Friday’s meeting of the Florida Economic Estimating Conference at the Capitol.

Visitors from other states are returning to Northwest Florida’s beaches. While the nation is still in the midst of a pandemic, the relaxation of traveling restrictions and the reopening of restaurants, beaches and short-term vacation rentals, is luring longtime visitors back to the coast.

For years the Florida legislature has funded Visit Florida – a group charged with advertising and marketing tourism for the state. It works overseas, and…

Florida business leaders are pushing back against a potential change to Florida’s constitution. It would require businesses to verify new workers are…

Florida Governor Rick Scott is touting a record tourism despite a challenging Hurricane season.Florida’s third quarter tourism numbers put 2017’s total…

Vice President of Florida’s tourism agency, Alfredo Gonzalez is stepping down. Spokesman Stephen Lawson says Visit Florida’s current President, Ken Lawson…

Meetings and conventions form a big part of Florida’s visitor business. Representatives from dozens of destinations catering to that market were having…

Despite a predicted slow down during the cooler winter season, the Zika virus continues plaguing Florida. The Zika virus is mainly transmitted by the…

The state’s publicly funded tourism agency has a new director. The leadership change comes as state lawmakers begin debating whether Visit Florida, and…