Florida Tourism: Drill Baby Drill

Florida tourism group endorses offshore oil drilling

A Florida tourism group has endorsed an idea that politicians and environmentalists have been trying to prevent for decades: the exploration and production of oil and natural gas in the waters off Flo

US Airways

Airline sends 83-year-old woman to Puerto Rico instead of Florida

An 83-year-old woman flying home to Tampa from New York was accidentally put on the wrong flight earlier this week, a mistake that sent her to Puerto Rico instead of back to Florida, according to the

Additional Nonstop Service On American Eagle From Miami To Tallahassee Begins March 2

American Airlines announces additional flight to Florida's capital

MIAMI, FL - American Airlines announced today that its regional affiliate, American Eagle, will add a third flight between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Tallahassee, Florida (TLH) beginning Ma

Imperial Majesty Cruise Line Sued

Cruise ship company sued over fuel surcharge fees

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against a Broward County cruise ship company for failing to adequately disclose fuel surcharge fees.

Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association

FCCA finalizes 15th annual Cruise Conference and Trade Show

PEMBROKE PINES, FL - The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association is gearing up to host the year's premier industry event October 27-31, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Trinidad.

Omega Commercial Finance Announces Official Approval From Port Authority In Cape Canaveral

Omega Royale to officially debut at second largest port in the world

MIAMI, FL (September 23, 2008) - Omega Commercial Finance Corporation, the parent company of "Omega Royale," is pleased to announce the official approval to berth its luxury casino cruise ship at its

Floridians Flip-Flop On Oil Drilling, Put Wallets Over Tourists

Floridians: Tourists-schmourists... Drill, baby, drill!

The dolphins and pelicans that swim just off Caladesi Island's linen-white sands along Florida's western coast help draw almost 80 million visitors and $57 billion to the ``Sunshine State'' each year.

Florida

Tourist is Florida's latest shark bite victim

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Authorities on Florida's Atlantic coast say a tourist from Tennessee is the 22nd shark bite victim of the year.

Case By 16 Travel Agencies Specializing In Travel To Cuba

ASTA files brief against state of Florida statute restricting trave

ALEXANDRIA, VA - On Wednesday, in response to several new amendments to Florida’s Seller of Travel law, ASTA filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief in ABC Charters v.

Tourism Officials To Formally Protest Offshore Drilling

"Drill, Baby, Drill" hoopla does not fly in Florida

CLEARWATER - Pinellas County tourism officials on Wednesday soundly renounced the politically charged "Drill, Baby, Drill" strategy that Republicans and some Democrats advocate to increase the nation'

Florida's Seller Of Travel Law

ASTA to file brief against state of Florida

ALEXANDRIA, VA - In response to several new amendments to Florida's Seller of Travel law, ASTA will file an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief in ABC Charters v.

Fay Storm

Fay strikes Florida

Orlando, Florida (eTN) - Tropical Storm Fay passed over Key West, Florida making landfall in Cape Romano on Monday.

Continental And AirTran Airways May Reschedule Without Penalty

Tropical Storm Fay will affect Florida flights

Continental Airlines and AirTran Airways announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by strengthening Tropical Storm Fay as it approaches Florida, after killing more than

Susan Estler Appointed

Panama City Beach, Florida Convention and Visitors Bureau appoints VP of marketing

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Florida (July 30, 2008) - Susan Estler is the new vice president of marketing at the Panama City Beach, Florida Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Florida goes after UK kids

Florida tourism officials target British kids

Visit Florida, the state's official tourism marketing agency, said this morning that it has partnered with First News, the widest-read children's publication in Britain, to promote the state to the ne

When in florida...

You don't see these on tourism brochures

Black, slimy blobs are showing up by the dozens on Florida beaches. They're called Sea Hares. Biologists say they're harmless and perfectly natural this time of year.

Florida

Fla. tourism fell by 1.5M visitors

Florida's economy, already staggered by a stagnant real estate market and tight credit conditions, suffered another blow Friday when officials said tourism fell by 1.5 million visitors in 2007.

Florida

Florida hopes ads boost tourism

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida's top industry is hoping to blunt the effect of a softening economy with its first national ad campaign aimed at persuading travelers to come to the state.

The tourism ad campaign, focusing TV and Web viewers in cold Northern cities, began Monday. Besides a 30-second TV spot, the campaign includes print ... read more

Cruise Lines

South Florida cruise lines introduce new advertising

Two South Florida cruise lines began running new ads on Monday, hoping to raise their profile as travelers start to decide where to vacation in 2008.