Visit Tampa Bay

Explore Tampa Bay through the eyes of Denella Ri'chard. From feeding giraffes on the Serengeti Safari at Busch Gardens(R) Tampa Bay to sipping artist-inspired cocktails at 7th + Grove, Tampa Bay has it all. Uncover Tampa Bay's lesser-known treasures like Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlor hidden inside Roast Deli + Bakery or delve into the city's rich history at Perry Harvey Sr. Park and Ersula's History Shop. Don't miss the opportunity to experience our community's inclusivity at events like the Pride Parade in Ybor City, a vibrant celebration of diversity. With something for everyone, #TampaBay is the ultimate destination! For more details, catch the full episodes of Traveling With Denella Ri’chard: Tampa Bay Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 on VAX, and get ready to tell all your friends about Tampa Bay! https://lnkd.in/eRbY6-Hh

At Visit Tampa Bay, we continually leverage our partners' great products and services to market the destination. Our latest creation? Pirate's Plunder, a signature coffee blend concocted in partnership with The Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters and containing notes of citrus, caramel, floral, blackberry, and cocoa. Available at the Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center and Blind Tiger locations throughout Tampa Bay. #PiratesPlunder #LocalPartnerships #UnlockTampaBay https://lnkd.in/epawJGjF

Happy National Cheese Pizza Day, Tampa Bay! You’ve truly stolen a pizza our hearts! A huge thank you to all our incredible pizza partners who brought their delicious slices to the Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center, filling the day with cheesy goodness: 3 Corners Pizza The Fold Pizza Hilton Tampa Downtown Tampa Pizza Company Bavaro's We had a blast enjoying pizza slices with none other than DJ Kitty and hosting an exciting Tampa Bay Rays raffle. Shout out to Platinum Entertainment for keeping the vibes high with awesome DJ sets throughout the event.

WalletHub has named Tampa Bay a top 5 destination in the country to visit during the summer. Tampa ranks third among the largest 100 U.S. cities for recreation, excelling in fishing spots, boat tours, and water sports. With only a couple more weeks left of summer, come discover why Tampa Bay is a top destination!  https://lnkd.in/eKxQWic 

The Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses returned to Tampa Bay for the first time since 2017, generating an economic impact of $7 million in Hillsborough County. Last year alone, conventions brought over $400 million to our local economy, helping to support local businesses and showcase the vibrant, welcoming community that makes Tampa Bay a top destination. It's not just the economic impact and the exposure to the destination; the social impact of these conventions on the Tampa Bay area is incomparable. Our heartfelt thanks to all the visitors and attendees who have chosen Tampa Bay. Your presence and participation have significantly contributed to the economic growth of our region. Together, we are building a stronger, more dynamic Tampa Bay! https://lnkd.in/diWMH5vY

The Visit Tampa Bay team was honored to win a first place Henry at the Flagler Awards for our role in the Hillsborough High School Tourism Academy that not only introduces tourism to high school students but also expands our reach through the University of South Florida program. We were also recognized for our Guide to Social Inclusion with a bronze award last night at the 2024 Florida Governor's Conference on Tourism hosted by Visit Florida at the Tampa Convention Center. Named after American industrialist Henry Flagler, the Flagler Awards are an annual statewide competition recognizing outstanding Florida tourism marketing. Established in 2000, they honor the countless individuals and organizations helping maintain Florida's position as one of the world's most popular travel destinations.

Thank you Destinations International for the privilege of hosting your 2024 Annual Conference at the J.W. Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street and allowing Tampa Bay’s standing as a world-class destination to take center stage among world experts on top-tier travel. With nearly 2,000 destination marketing organization professionals in attendance representing more than 30 countries and territories, this convention was the largest in DI history! From the Unlock the Block! kickoff party at Sparkman Wharf on Tuesday to the Sunset Market: Sip, Savor, and Shop supporting local businesses on Wednesday to the Ybor City Block Party culminating the convention Thursday and all of the highly-information breakout sessions – that is why everyone was here after all – in between, the entire event was a rousing success and unmitigated blast. Let’s do it again in the very near future!

Destinations International Annual Convention kicks off today in Tampa Bay! With 2,000 attendees expected it’s their largest ever. To celebrate the event, we’re showing off our Visit Tampa Bay-branded rideshare cars courtesy of Carvertise. This is the first time we’ve been able to release these cars in Tampa, and we were the first DMO to capitalize on this unique marketing opportunity. Typically, these cars would be seen on the streets in some of our top visitor markets like New York, Chicago, and Boston promoting our beautiful destination. Keep an eye out for these eye-catching vehicles in downtown Tampa throughout the week.

At this month’s Business by the Bay, help us give back to the community by shopping local! Stop by the Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center on July 17th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm to support minority-owned businesses and food & beverage partners. This event will be held in conjunction with the Destinations International 2024 Annual Convention. All conference attendees, Visit Tampa Bay partners, and the general public are invited to participate. Join us! https://lnkd.in/eca5Df_S

After breaking tourism records in 2023, Tampa Bay is achieving similarly robust numbers in 2024, thanks, in part, to a variety of new hotels and restaurants available to visitors, bolstering an already significant and sizable lineup.  Thanks to TravelPulse for shining a spotlight on the evolution of our destination https://lnkd.in/eA2qBmv9