Tourism & Hospitality

Tampa Bay sees continued investment in sports facilities

Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2023 — With millions of dollars going into redevelopment and new expansion plans across Tampa Bay’s sports facilities,...
A variety of ways to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Metro Atlanta
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read May 2023 — With a variety of options including barbecues, parades, festivals and more, Atlanta is gearing up for...
From ‘Swift City’ to sold-out shows, Taylor Swift’s impact on local economies
Writer: Eleana Teran and Ryan Gandolfo  2 min read May 2023 — Taylor Swift’s record-breaking 52-night, 20-city tour across the...
Memorial Day in Miami: Air shows, cookouts, music and more
2 min read May 2023 — With origins dating as far back as 1868 as a time to decorate the...
Spotlight On: Steve Koonin, CEO, Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena
3 min read May 2023 — CEO of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, Steve Koonin, sat down with...
Tampa strives for the stars with new Michelin-ranked restaurants
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2023 – Earlier last week, Tampa got its first Michelin star restaurants ever. ...
Spotlight On: Ivy Mpofu, General Manager, Embassy Suites Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park
3 min read May 2023 — In an interview with Focus:, Ivy Mpofu, general manager at Embassy Suites Centennial Olympic...
Tourism boost expected as a result of Atlantic City’s new waterpark
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read May 2023— Atlantic City is about to welcome the largest beachfront waterpark in the...
DeSantis-Disney fight escalates as Tourism Oversight District board set to meet
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May  2023 — The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board is meeting May 10...
FaceOff: Julissa Kepner, Winfred van Workum and elevating Miami’s hotel scene
Writer: Jerrica DuBois  2 min read May 2023 — The Miami tourism and hospitality industry this year is enjoying a...
Philadelphia’s arts community a leader in innovation
Writer: Eleana Teran  2 min read   May 2023— Philadelphia’s reputation as an arts and culture hub has led to great...
New Jersey liquor license reform gains steam
2 min read  April 2023— Gov. Phil Murphy’s plan to reform the state’s liquor license regulations, untouched since the 1960s,...
North Carolina’s rapidly growing aviation industry
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2023 — A $12.5 million investment and 85 new jobs are coming to...
Spotlight On: Laura Manion, President & CEO, Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry
3 min read April 2023 — The lack of access to affordable and attainable childcare is one of the root...
Resilience in the arts: Philadelphia’s Eyes Gallery reopens
Writer: Eleana Teran  2 min read   April 2023— Eyes Gallery, a Philadelphia icon in the arts scene, reopened on South...
Navigating today in Tampa Bay: Economic Development leaders on operating in today’s market
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read April 2023 — Tampa Bay is four months into 2023 and there’s a lot...
127th Boston Marathon puts spotlight on Beantown, spurs economy
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read April 2023 — This morning, the 127th Boston Marathon kicked off, with 30,000 runners...
Face-off: Charlotte’s art scene thriving despite challenging times
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read April 2023 — To improve the local arts and cultural scene, the City of...
An egg-cellent holiday: here’s where to celebrate Easter in Palm Beach
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read April 2023 — Palm Beach County is getting ready to greet the upcoming Easter...
How to celebrate the holidays this week in Miami
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read April 2023 — This week will see a mix of bright colors, matzah, hard...
Festivities Galore: A variety of events to celebrate the holidays this week
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read March 2023 — The next seven days will welcome the celebration of two major...
New addition to Ybor’s historic and economic significance
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2023 — In 1937, Ybor City hosted the Antifascist Women’s March. Today, a...
The Metuchen model: Downtown Metuchen wins Great American Main Street Award
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read   March 2023— A revitalized Downtown Metuchen has won the Great American Main Street Award. ...
Vineland getting Mike Trout-approved, Tiger Woods-designed golf course
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read   March 2023— Vineland’s getting its own Mike Trout-approved, Tiger Woods-designed golf course and country...
DeSantis & Disney: LGBT summit adds extra layer to future campaign
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read  March  2023— Disney is hosting the Out & Equal 2023 Workplace Summit this September....
Palm Beach International Boat show brings back over 800 boats this year
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read March 2023 — The Palm Beach International Boat Show kicks off this week, aiming...
“Women Trailblazers” honored in Broward exhibition
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read March 2023 — Women’s History Month is in full swing, and History Fort Lauderdale’s...
Airport sees uptick in passenger traffic while leveraging new technology
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read March 2023 - With Spring Break underway in the Twin Cities, the Minneapolis-St. Paul...
Spotlight On: Sarah Cole, President & CEO, Glazer Children’s Museum
2 min read March 2023 — Sarah Cole is the president and CEO of the Glazer Children's Museum in Tampa....
Airport expansion blazing forward
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read March 2023 — The plans for the expansion of San Antonio International Airport took...
Orlando lands a slam dunk as March Madness kicks off this week
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read March 2023 — Orlando is looking forward to a busy weekend as March Madness...
South Florida continues work aimed at solving traffic woes
Writer: Joshua Andino 5 min read March 2023 — South Florida ranks amongst the worst in the country for traffic,...
Orlando eyes more hotel development in 2023
2 min read February 2023 — With the hospitality industry growing and Orlando being known as a top destination for...
Florida waits for international travel’s full return
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read February 2023 — Last week, Florida mayors signed on to a U.S. Travel Association...
Tampa Museum of Art gets funding boost
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read February 2023 — The Tampa Museum of Art received a nice boost to its...
Spotlight On: Melvin Tennant, President & CEO, Meet Minneapolis
4 min read February 2023 — As the business traveler and convention segments were hard hit during the pandemic, Minneapolis...
A 305 Valentine’s Day
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read February 2023 — Whether it’s flowers and candy or dinner and dancing, there are...
A Philadelphia Romance: What to do this Valentine’s Day across the region
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read   February 2023— With love in the air, Valentine’s Day is a great time to...
Airport’s recovery and growth prompts questions over future development
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read February 2023 — As demand continues to recover for Raleigh-Durham International Airport, congestion and...
Spotlight On: Mike Kenny, General Manager, ASM Global
2 min read February 2023 — Invest: was joined by Mike Kenny, general manager of ASM Global, to discuss the...
Flight attendants take action on demands to major airline
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read January 2023 — The Association of Professional Flight Attendants has spoken out for higher...
Spotlight On: Colin Reed, Executive Chairman, Ryman Hospitality Properties
3 min read January 2023 — Colin Reed, the Executive Chairman of Ryman Hospitality Properties, is optimistic for the future...
Reedy Creek Improvement District to be replaced by state-appointed board
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read  January 2023— The Reedy Creek Improvement District, Disney’s special purpose district and effectively its...
Infrastructure investments shape the outlook of Greater Pittsburgh
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read January 2023 - The Greater Pittsburgh region has made infrastructure projects a top priority...
Twin Cities leaders set priorities for future growth
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read January 2023 - As the Twin Cities' business community continues to evolve, local business...
New development district to help connect Central Florida via rail
Writer: Joshua Andino   2 min read January 2023 — Universal recently filed a petition to establish the Shingle Creek Transit...
Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene: A driving force in the city’s development
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read January 2023 - Pittsburgh attracts a great deal of tourists because of its unique...
Charlotte to double-down on arts and culture for 2023
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read January 2023 — As Charlotte enters the new year, city officials are looking to...
Philadelphia leaders share their outlook and priorities for 2023
Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read December 2022 - As the New Year approaches, Philadelphia's top brass in the public...
Spotlight On: Andrea Barnwell Brownlee, Director & CEO, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
2 min read December 2022 — People who have relocated to Jacksonville during the pandemic are making the Cummer Museum...
Spotlight On: Dee Patel, Managing Director, The Hermitage Hotel
2 min read December 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Dee Patel, managing director of The Hermitage Hotel, discussed...
Food, family, fun and lots of lights for the holiday season
Writer: Jerrica DuBois  2 min read December 2022 — It’s that time of year for parties, last minute shopping and...
A variety of choice headlines this holiday season in Greater Orlando
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read December 2022 — The holiday season is in full swing, and Greater Orlando is...
A very Cincy Christmas guide
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read   December 2022—With the holidays nearly upon the city of Cincinnati, here’s the Invest: guide...
2023 Spotlight: Tampa Bay firing on all cylinders
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 3 min read December 2022 — Tampa Bay’s economy is riding a wave of continued growth into...
Philadelphia entering global stage for sporting events and development
Writer: Joshua Andino  4 min read October 2022 — While Philadelphia’s tourism sector continues on its road to recovery, the...
Spotlight On: Jeff Ettling, President & CEO, Jacksonville Zoo
4 min read September 2022 — Jacksonville Zoo is tackling critical issues surrounding animal and plant conservation and inspiring appreciation...
Spotlight On: Larry Sieg, President & CEO, Meet AC
2 min read September 2022 — Larry Sieg, president and CEO of Atlantic City’s group sales and marketing organization Meet...
Minneapolis–St. Paul’s hospitality and tourism industries to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2023/2024
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read   2022 — Minneapolis–St. Paul's hospitality and tourism industries continue to recover and are expected...
Memorial Day in the Twin Cities: What to do, where to go
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read May 2022 — With Memorial Day fast approaching, now is the time to make plans...
west palm beach
The sun rises on Sunset Lounge
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2022— West Palm Beach’s historic Sunset Lounge is being brought back to life...
hospitality sector
Hospitality industry breathes easier as statewide relief approved
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read  January 2022 — Although the omicron variant of the coronavirus remains a concern, those...
Hospitality sees substantial recovery with tech adoption
Writer: Sara Warden  2 min read December 2021 — During the height of the pandemic, the need and reliance on...
Bucks County tourism
Tourism and hospitality sitting at the heart of the economic rebound
Writer: Capital Analytics 2 min read November 2021— At the onset of the pandemic, it quickly became clear that tourism...
Investors set sights on Atlanta hotels as positive economic indicators point to recovery
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read August 2021 — After the world shut down in 2020, the tourism and hospitality...
Triangle
Face Off: Reflecting on the current state of the industry
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read July  2021 — With vaccine availability increasing mobility and events resuming, travel is expected...
Great long-term outlook + short-term bumps = hungry investors
Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read June 2021 — Nashville, the international travel destination, is known for its music scene,...
orlando 4th of july
Orlando tops the list of popular Fourth of July travel destinations
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read JUNE 2021 —  The Orlando market is the country’s most popular Fourth of July...
4th of July Atlanta
Will July 4th bring the expected rebound for tourism in Atlanta?
Writer:  Alejandro Sanchez  2 min read JUNE 2021 — Atlanta is expecting a July 4 weekend rebound in the decimated...
concert
The Queen City gears up for a strong event season
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2021 — From hosting a music legend on his farewell tour to rock,...
Orlando
Orlando’s tourism is ready to boom. Is the workforce ready?
Writer: Catie Schwartzman 2 min read May 2021 — The verdict is in: Orlando’s domestic tourism industry is primed for...
Miami cruise industry
South Florida’s cruise industry grows restless
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2021 — South Florida’s cruise lines are restless. To regain business, industry stalwarts...
Spring break in Florida
Spring break surge too hot to handle?
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read March 2021 —Likely buoyed by the availability of vaccines, and overall pent-up travel demand,...
Tabish Siddiquie, General Manager, The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
Spotlight On: Tabish Siddiquie, General Manager, The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read March 2021 — Located in warm, sunny Florida, The Vinoy’s iconic identity in Downtown...
North Carolina Gov Roy Cooper
Easing of restrictions is a step forward for hospitality recovery
Writer: Joey Garrand  2 min read February 2021 — The pandemic has wreaked havoc on Charlotte’s hospitality industry. However, industry...
City-of-Fort-Lauderdale
How Fort Lauderdale is preparing for spring break
Writer: Catie Schwartzman   2 min read February 2021 — This year’s spring break will prove to be a unique...
Joe Collier
Increased sanitation and tech improvements will continue to drive guest experience
In what has been a tough year for the overall hospitality industry, boutique hotels are better prepared to weather the...
Port Canaveral
The path forward for a struggling Port Canaveral
Writer: Joey Garrand   2 min read February 2021 — PortCanaveral has been brought to its knees by the pandemic and...
Equestrian
Equestrian Festival starts but no spectators allowed
By: Joey Garrand 2 min read January 2021 — The  “Winter Equestrian Capital of the World” is again hosting its...
Breakers Lights
Palm Beach County sees signs of recovery ahead of critical holiday season
By: Brendan Meagher 2 min read December 2020 — COVID-19 continues to put a damper on the holiday season but...
Orlando Mall
A Very Happy Holiday Season for Orlando’s Retail Sector
By: Sara Warden 2 min read December 2020 — Undoubtedly, retail was among the sectors hardest hit by the COVID-19...
Cobb County
Cobb Chamber gears up for a strong recovery
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2020 — Recovery is the first order of business for Cobb County in 2021....
City of Fairburn
New-look Fairburn positions for post-pandemic growth
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read October 2020 — In Georgia, the coronavirus pandemic pressed the brake on a decade of...
In terms of resilience, Riverside Hotel has chosen to sit at the table rather than be on the menu
The health and safety of guests continues to be the top priority for Heiko Dobrikow, Executive Vice President & General...
Ghost Tours
Philadelphia’s Spookiest Halloween Attractions
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read October 2020 — It’s truly the spookiest time of the year and there is...
Focus Atlanta 2020 Cover
Focus: Atlanta 2020 Press Release
By: Felipe Rivas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 27, 2020 Atlanta’s economic resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges to highlight...
Halloween Pumpkins
Halloween a go this year in Miami-Dade despite pandemic
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 Min read October 2020 — COVID-19 has been nothing short of a nightmare. From music festivals to...
Larry Korman
This hospitality leader is finding the silver lining even in the current COVID-19 pandemic
The hospitality industry in the United States has taken a massive blow in the fight against COVID-19 as stay at...
South Florida’s Top Five Events for the Holiday Season
By: Sara Warden 2 min read December 2019 — South Floridians may not expect a white Christmas, but there are still a...
Business is Booming for Deerfield Beach
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2019 — When discussing growth in Broward County, the conversation would typically center...

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Spotlight On: Lee Fite, President – Carolinas Region, Fifth Third Bank
2 min read June 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Lee Fite, regional president at Fifth Third Bank, discussed...
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Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read June 2023 —  In the shifting landscape of higher education, academic institutions in North...
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Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read June 2023 — The Invest: Palm Beach team is gearing up to begin research...