Tourism

Mass. tourism spending rebounds through partnerships, funding

Writer: Eleana Teran  3 min read August 2023 — Massachusetts has taken tourism to the next level as highlighted in the Massachusetts Office of Travel...
Spotlight On: Talia Young, CEO, Newark Symphony Hall
3 min read March 2023 — Invest: spoke with Talia Young, CEO of Newark Symphony Hall, about her goals to create equity and access in...
Middle Tennessee leaders bullish on 2023 and beyond
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read December 2022 — With a new year only a few weeks away, public and...
2023 Spotlight: Jacksonville’s time under the radar is over
Writer: Liz Palmer 4 min read December 2022 — Going into 2023, the synergy of Jacksonville’s business and government communities...
The Charlotte International Arts Festival is a windfall for the city
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read December 2022 — Charlotte’s first ever international arts festival (CIAF) was an artistic and...
Miami paved a path for NFTs following successful Art Week
Writer: Vittorio Parravano 2 min read December 2022 — Besides celebrating 20 years as an artistic staple in the City...
Spotlight 2023: Can Nashville keep up with Nashville?
Writer: Joshua Andino 3 min read   December 2022— In Nashville, businesses have been growing. But as 2023 approaches, can the...
Tis the season of fun in Greater Fort Lauderdale
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read December 2022 — With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, there is something...
How a Pittsburgh business owner created a world-famous burger
Writer: Eleana Teran  2 min read December 2022—As McDonald's kicks off yet another holiday special for its famed Big Mac,...
2023 Spotlight: Balancing development and character in South Jersey
Writer: Joshua Andino 3 min read   December 2022—New Jersey is on the up — and while the state continues its...
Philadelphia for the holidays: What to do and where to go
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read November 2022 — As another Thanksgiving Day passes, the Philadelphia region has turned its...
Georgia’s Thanksgiving travel expected to be busiest in decades
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read November 2022 — The hectic Thanksgiving travel period is back in full swing in...
Greater Fort Lauderdale sees a continued uptick in tourism
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read November 2022 — Visitors continued to favor Florida for their getaways in the third...
Area theme parks: Thriving or surviving?
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read November 2022 — Nearing the three-year mark of the beginning of the pandemic, it’s...
The convention business is only getting stronger in Palm Beach County
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read November 2022 — With its bevy of industries, opportunities and investment, Palm Beach County...
Strategic marketing and innovating for the future remain keys to success
Writer: Liz Palmer 4 min read November 2022 — Local cultural and tourism vanguards in Jacksonville are continually innovating and...
Spotlight On: Butch Spyridon, CEO, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
2 min read November 2022 — Butch Spyridon, CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, spoke with Invest: about...
Spotlight On: Kenneth Novice, President & CEO, Broadway Dallas
2 min read October 2022 — With Invest:, President and CEO of Broadway Dallas Kenneth Novice discussed recent highlights, the...
Much more than just family, fun and food
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read October 2022 — One of the biggest annual events in the Lone Star State,...
Grab a bite. Have a drink. Philadelphia’s restaurants are making their comeback
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read October 2022— Philadelphia’s restaurants are making their comeback. Local events, city-wide promotions, and delicious...
Spotlight On: Steven Libman, President & CEO, Jacksonville Symphony
2 min read October 2022 — According to Steven Libman, the Jacksonville Symphony’s president and CEO, in the 2021/22 season...
When seasons change … but not really
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read October 2022 — Autumn is traditionally associated with bonfires, crisp air and leaves changing...
Spotlight On: Brian Luallen, CEO, Fair Park
2 min read October 2022 — The future of Fair Park in Dallas is looking better than ever. Brian Luallen,...
Get into the spirit as Fort Lauderdale’s spooky season begins
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read  October 2022 — With the turn of the season in full swing, here are...
Spotlight On: Brent DeRaad, President & CEO, Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau
2 min read October 2022 — Invest: spoke with Brent DeRaad, president and CEO of the Arlington Convention & Visitors...
5 reasons why the Twin Cities are a great place to live and do business
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read October 2022 — Known for its dramatic skylines, pro sports, award-winning theater, renowned restaurants...
Employee leverage puts onus on businesses to step up
Writer: Liz Palmer 4 min read September 2022 — September is Workforce Development Month in Florida, and the war for...
Spotlight On: Michael Corrigan, President & CEO, Visit Jacksonville
2 min read September 2022 — Michael Corrigan, president and CEO of Visit Jacksonville, told Invest: that Northeast Florida’s tourism...
How to spend this Labor Day weekend in the Alamo City
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read September 2022 — Labor Day, formed out of the labor movement of the 19th...
Face Off: Optimistic projections for future of North Carolina’s sports industry
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read September 2022 — Sports entertainment is a key part of most states’ economies, and...
Spotlight On: Jennifer Turner, President & CEO, Tennessee Performing Arts Center
2 min read August 2022 — Jennifer Turner, president and CEO of Tennessee Performing Arts Center, talked with Invest: about...
On with the show
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read August 2022 — With the end of summer closing in and the hustle of...
Spotlight On: Numa Saisselin, President, Florida Theatre
2 min read August 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, President of the Florida Theatre Numa Saisselin talked about...
Dallas leads in hotel construction pipelines
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read August 2022 — According to the latest report from Lodging Econometrics, the tourism industry...
New report shines a light on current state of tourism recovery and areas of improvement
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read August 2022 — As travel and tourism continue to come back full swing, conversations...
Nashville
Nashville’s tourism industry gearing up for strong summer despite inflation
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read June 2022 — Despite inflationary pressures causing some travelers to rethink their vacations this...
Arlington’s Entertainment District
Billions invested into Arlington’s Entertainment District
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read June 2022 — The City of Arlington’s Entertainment District has seen billions of dollars...
Charlotte live music
Charlotte’s live music industry to amplify this summer
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read June 2022 — With a diverse group of venues that make the Queen City...
orlando
Tourism, hospitality riding positive momentum throughout 2022
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read June 2022 — With Pride celebrations in full bloom, hotel demand showing strong numbers...
5 reasons Pittsburgh is a great place to live and do business
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read June 2022 — The Steel City may still hold onto its famed moniker, but...
dallas memorial weekend
What to do this Memorial Day weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read November 2021 — Memorial Day is here, and it’s time for family, fun and...
jersey shore
Jersey Shore’s changing tourism industry
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2022— With Memorial Day just around the corner, incoming crowds highlight the Jersey Shore’s...
Philadelphia travel
Philadelphia travel could return to full strength by late 2023
Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read May 2022 — While overall travel in Philadelphia is anticipated to return to pre-pandemic...
Dan Rajkowski Charlotte Knights
Spotlight On: Dan Rajkowski, Chief Operating Officer, Charlotte Knights
2 min read March 2022 —  Invest: met with Dan Rajkowski, COO of the Charlotte Knights, about how the organization...
Upgrading Cincinnati’s entertainment space
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read May 2022 — The call for upgraded stadiums, arenas and event spaces has not...
What to do this Memorial Day weekend in San Antonio
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read May 2022 — In a city whose military sector employs over 210,000 individuals and...
Sarah Cole
Spotlight On: Sarah Cole, President & CEO, Glazer Children’s Museum
2 min read April 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Sarah Cole, president and CEO of Glazer Children’s Museum,...
broward county tourism
Broward County prioritizes inclusive tourism
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read April 2022 — Whether families, singles, couples or members of traditionally marginalized communities, local...
Florida Panthers CEO
Spotlight On: Matthew Caldwell, President & CEO, Florida Panthers
2 min read April 2022 — The Florida Panthers hockey team is “a staple institution that’s a part of the...
Scott Purviance Amwins
Spotlight On: Scott Purviance, CEO, Amwins
2 min read April 2022 —  Amwins Group is the largest independent wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products in the...
Orlando Casandra Matej
Spotlight On: Casandra Matej, President & CEO, Visit Orlando
2 min read April 2022 — Orlando’s strong fundamentals in the travel and tourism industry will help deliver a robust...
James Meena Opera Carolina
Spotlight On: James Meena, Artistic Director, Opera Carolina
2 min read March 2022 — Opera Carolina is managed like a business and that is why James Meena, artistic...
valentines day in broward
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Broward’s best locations
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read February 2021 — Marriage is slowly falling out of popularity among newer generations. Only...
Jacksonville Jaguars
Spotlight On: Mark Lamping, President, Jacksonville Jaguars
2 min read February 2022 — The NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars have been an integral part of the city’s landscape since...
Everglades restoration
Everglades continues to see investment and interest
Writer: Caty Hirst  2 min read January 2022 — Over $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will be dedicated...
Jacksonville tourism
Jacksonville attracts leisure visitors in marketing shift
Writer: Caty Hirst  2 min read January 2022 — As business travel waned and sputtered during the COVID-19 pandemic —...
Camden New Jersey
Time for Camden to capitalize on momentum
Writer: Caty Hirst 3 min read January 2022 — Over the last few years, Camden has made great strides in...
gambling in Florida
An uncertain future for gambling in Florida
Writer: Caty Hirst  2 min read January 2022— The fight over the future of gambling in Florida is heating up...
Bonnie Carlson
Spotlight On: Bonnie Carlson, President & CEO, Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau
2 min read January 2022 — In a conversation with Invest:, President and CEO Bonnie Carlson of the Bloomington Convention...
Pittsburgh tourism
A blossoming destination for tourism, arts and culture
Writer: Sara Warden 2 min read January 2022 — From its four Carnegie Museums and the Senator John Heinz History...
nhl winter classic
Game on: Live events soldier on despite rising case counts
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read  December 2021— As Minnesota reaches the 1 million mark for COVID cases, live events...
new years eve in miami
A variety of ways to celebrate this New Year’s Eve in Miami
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read December 2021 — 2021 has brought recovery, hope, and tremendous economic growth. And although...
Celebrating the holidays in North Jersey
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read December 2021 — As the holidays approach, it’s important to sit down and ponder...
Holidays in Philadelphia
A very Philly holiday
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read December 2021 — December is here, which for many means lots of family, food,...
christmas
Cookies and milk, battleships and planetariums: The holidays in South Jersey
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read December 2021 — The skies get dark early, the hot chocolate is piping and...
Spotlight On: Byron Surrett, President, SeaWorld San Antonio
2 min read December 2021 — San Antonio’s leisure landscape is poised for a strong rebound coming out of the...
thanksgiving
Fun things to do this Thanksgiving weekend in North Jersey
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read November 2021 — If you are looking to go out and enjoy a few...
thanksgiving
What to do over Thanksgiving: 4 ideas for South Jersey
Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read November 2021 — Thanksgiving marks the turn of the holiday season, and with that...
thanksgiving
What to do in and around Philadelphia this Thanksgiving
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read November 2021— With the advent of Thanksgiving, family and friends are checking their recipes...
Halloween is back in orlando
Halloween is back (like it never left)
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read October 2021 — With COVID making Oct. 31, 2020, one of the least spookiest...
halloween events in jacksonville
In Jacksonville, it’s trick or treat all week long
2 min read October 2021 — From beers and potions to tricks and treats, scary sounds and even dogs in...
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau William Pate
Spotlight On: William Pate, President and CEO, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
2 min read October 2021 — William Pate, president and CEO of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, spoke to Focus:...
Steppin’ Out: North Jersey ready for fall festivities
Writers: Sara Suarez & Brittany Pressner  2 min read October 2021 — As summer enters its final stretch, this fall...
From pumpkins to apple picking, here are South Jersey’s Top 5 Fall Activities
Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read October 2021 — With winter on the horizon, individuals and families are looking to...
Fall into autumn with these 5 adventures from Philly to Pittsburgh
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read October 2021— The pumpkins are out, the leaves are changing color and hot summer...
Nick Falcone NDM Hospitality and Rentyl Resorts
Spotlight On: Nick Falcone, Managing Principal, NDM Hospitality and Rentyl Resorts
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2021 — Nick Falcone, managing principal of NDM Hospitality and Rentyl Resorts, talked...
Nashville economy
Nashville a ‘magnet’ for new business
Writer: Caty Hirst  2 min read September 2021 —  The Nashville market is continuing to attract new business in sectors...
Gil Langley
Spotlight On: Gil Langley, President & CEO, Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2021 — In an interview with Invest: Gil Langley, president and CEO of...
minneapolis labor day
Labor Day brings a sense of togetherness to Minneapolis
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read September 2021 — As the nation prepares for a long weekend, residents of Minneapolis...
Pittsburgh leaders share their excitement for a return to normalcy this Labor Day weekend and beyond
Writer: Joey Garrand  2 min read September 2021 — In-person events and festivities are nearing a full swing for Labor...
Something to look forward to: Labor Day weekend and more in-person events
Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read August 2021 —  The pandemic has permanently changed the ways in which we live...
A well-earned break: How business leaders are spending their Labor Day this year
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read August 2021 —  While summer may be coming to a close and slightly cooler...
Michael Lessing
Spotlight On: Michael Lessing, President & COO, Lessing’s Hospitality Group
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2021 —  After a grueling year dealing with the devastating effects of the...
Butch Spyridon
Spotlight On: Butch Spyridon, President & CEO, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2021 —  “The IndyCar Grand Prix that came to Nashville is a good...
LGBT Chamber: Inclusion a real concern for companies relocating to Tennessee
Writer: Joey Garrand 3 min read August 2021 — At the heart of the AllianceBernstein, Amazon and Oracle announcements lies...
Nil policies
Name, image and likeness rule changes mean entrepreneurial opportunities for student-athletes
Writer: Felipe Rivas  2 min read July 2021 —  While college sports have historically been a lucrative business for educational...
palm beach hospitality
Strapped for staff
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read July 2021— The ongoing challenge of national labor shortages has impacted almost all business...
Cape May County
Hopes are high for a strong tourism rebound in Cape May County
Writer: Joey Garrand 4 min read June 2021 — As life returns to a new normal, leaders in Cape May...
Orlando best city for recreation
The city of sun and fun
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read July 2021— With summer in full swing, it’s time for some fun in the...
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...
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is officially post-pandemic as state of emergency expires
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read June 2021 — Palm Beach County’s state of emergency expired on Sunday, ushering in...
Tampa airport
Travel plans this summer? TPA is ready
            Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read June 2021 — Whether traveling in or out...
Traveling for work? Maybe, says Minnesota
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read June 2021— With over 5.5 million vaccine doses administered and over 2.7 million having...
UCF
Patented success: Patents and a key philanthropic gift flow to UCF
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2021 —  From its recognition as one of the top patent-producing public institutions...
North Carolina
What will the future of business travel look like? NC business leaders sound off
Writer: Felipe Rivas  2 min read June 2021 — The adoption of remote work has been one of the major...
South Florida
South Florida stretches its legs
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read June 2021 — The early phases of the pandemic saw the “COVID-pivot,” where businesses,...
Spotlight On: Larry Sieg, President & CEO, Meet AC
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read June 2021 — Meet AC, Atlantic City’s Convention Visitors Bureau, is a non-profit organization...
Sykes College of Business
Sykes College of Business toasts an out-of-the-box Executive MBA travel experience
Writer: Felipe Rivas  2 min read June 2021 — Thinking outside the box, the University of Tampa’s Executive MBA program,...
Maintaining housing affordability in South Florida
Writer: Felipe Rivas  2 min read June 2021— The demand for affordable housing in South Florida was already strong prior...
South Florida unemployment declining, but challenges remain for tourism
  Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read June 2021 — South Florida’s tri-county area is steadily getting back to work....
conference
Conventions make their way back to Orlando this summer
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2021 —  After what was a sour cycle for the industry over the...
weekend
Growth and growing pains experienced over Miami’s Memorial Day Weekend
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read June 2021— This year’s Memorial Day Weekend was anticipated to be a return to...
Palm Beach
Rowdy Memorial Day weekend expected as Palm Beach boaters hit the water
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2021 — After a long and difficult year that saw many people stay...
airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport expands services and leads the Triangle’s recovery
Writer: Catie Schwartzman 2 min read May 2021 — While the Raleigh-Durham International Airport still sits below pre-pandemic numbers, the...
palm beach tourism
South Florida hospitality down but definitely not out
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2021 — Amidst a national labor shortage that has hit the hospitality industry...
Pines Garden at City Center
Diversification efforts pay off for ANF Group
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2021 — From helping local healthcare facilities set up triage tents to building...
delta airlines
More aircraft, more routes for Minneapolis-St. Paul
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2021 — In a move that shows the aviation industry’s growing confidence in...
Pop-ups in Palm Beach
In twist, e-commerce retailers test out brick and mortar
Writer: Catie Schwartzman 2 min read May 2021 — Palm Beach has long been known as a retail oasis. After...
Tampa Bay
Tampa tourism and hospitality almost back to normal
Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read April 2021 — Tampa Bay’s tourism and hospitality sectors are returning to normal, and...
software
Software-sector labor shortages nothing new in Minnesota
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2021 — While a national labor shortage continues to impact industries across the...
bitcoin
The New Miami Tech Week
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2021 — The Miami tech scene continues to ramp up with the inaugural,...
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Miami is off to the races
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2021 - Formula 1 is coming to Miami and will be here for...
Palm beach
Palm Beach job market stabilizes as wave of finance firms bet on area
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read April 2021 — As the first quarter of 2021 comes to a close, Palm...
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...
Boat Show
The Palm Beach International Boat Show welcomes back enthusiasts
Writer: Catie Schwartzman 2 min read March 2021  —  The Palm Beach International Boat Show will happen in person for...
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What live music and art look like, one year after lockdown
Writer: Catie Schwartzman  2 min read March 2021 — What will the future of live art, music and entertainment look...
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Atlanta’s airline industry gets ready for take-off
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 minute read March 2021 — With Atlanta set to out-pace the national COVID-19 recovery rate, the...
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Spotlight On: Santiago Corrada, President & CEO, Visit Tampa Bay
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read March 2021 — Visit Tampa Bay is a not-for-profit 501 C (6) destination marketing...
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...
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...
Broward Street Night
Broward businesses planning to work around restricted New Year’s Eve
By: Catie Schwartzman 3 min read December 2020 —New Year’s Eve is known for large gatherings, and many plan to...
Miami Real Estate
Miami real estate market likely to continue offering opportunities for 2021, local leaders say
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 4 Min read December 2020 — As a health crisis that spilled over into virtually every sector,...
Orange County Convention Center
Orange County Convention Center re-shapes for post-COVID future
By: Sara Warden 2 min read December 2020 — When life abruptly moved online in March, business travelers were forced...
Office Image
Innovation and adaptation: How these companies are celebrating this holiday season
By: Max Crampton Thomas 3 min read December 2020 —Traditionally, a company’s end-of-year holiday party is a celebration to toast...
Holiday Party Remote
The holiday party goes remote for 2020
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read December 2020 ⁠— The business community knows how to throw a party, especially during the...
Miami Covid Testing
Insight into Miami-Dade County’s recent COVID-19 regulations and relief efforts
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read December - There is a fear of another spike in COVID-19 cases as the...
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It’s Business as Usual for Atlanta’s Booming Economy
By: Sara Warden 2 min read November 2020 — Ranked by Forbes as the 13th-best place in the country for...
Airport
Safety first as airports prepare for Thanksgiving increase in passengers
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read November 2020 — After what has been an extraordinarily difficult year for the aviation...
Brazilian Festival
Fort Lauderdale will host the 9th Annual Brazilian Festival
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read November 2020  — Vibrant, neon-colored feathered costumes, the echo of drum beats and sizzling aromas...
Equestrian
The show goes on for Wellington’s winter equestrian season
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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....
Water Street Tampa
Water Street Tampa positioned to be a leader in community wellness
By: Max Crampton-Thomas [caption id="attachment_24275" align="alignleft" width="522"] The heart and spine of the neighborhood, Water Street has been transformed into...
Roy Cooper
Cooper wins reelection, voters approve Charlotte city bonds
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2020 — While the nation awaits the outcome of the presidential vote, North Carolinians...
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...
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...
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...
Charlotte Skyline
North Carolina remains paused in Phase 3
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read October 2020 — North Carolina will remain paused in Phase 3 coronavirus reopening restrictions for...
Orlando Ariel
Orlando’s economic resilience in the wake of the pandemic
By: Beatrice Silva  3 min read October 2020 — COVID-19 quickly spun counties that rely heavily on tourism and hospitality into...
Marijuana Photo
Medical Marijuana – Florida’s current gold rush
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 Min read October 2020 — It has been almost four years since the State of Florida passed Amendment 2, also...
His Airness bullish on NASCAR
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read September 2020 — After conquering every imaginable feat on the basketball court, His Airness is ready to...
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show must go on
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read September 2020  — The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) must go on despite challenges surrounding...
Bucs primed for success this year in the Bay
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read September 2020 — There were points this summer where it seemed impossible to fathom how the National...
Tourism sector shows signs of life in Georgia
By: Felipe Rivas  2 min read September 2020 — In the Peach State, and throughout the world, the coronavirus decimated...
Ghost kitchens very much alive in South Florida
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read August 2020  — The digital age means consumers can enjoy a restaurant experience without...
Technical college system major component of Georgia’s business climate
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read August 2020 — For the better part of the last decade, the Peach State...
Industrial investors eager to pounce on faltering retail properties
By: Beatrice Silva  2 min read August 2020 — Before April, e-commerce was already a booming business but COVID-19 has...
Delray Beach: a city in transition
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read August  2020 — Months into the coronavirus landscape, the pandemic continues to accelerate change...
Brightline and Virgin sever rail ties
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read August 2020 — Brightline is passing on Virgin Trains. On Aug. 7, the high-speed...
How the hospitality industry is staying afloat during the flash recession
By: Beatrice Silva  2 min read FORT LAUDERDALE — The hospitality sector is a vital factor in South Florida's economy....
How the aviation industry is weathering COVID-19 turbulence
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read July 2020 — Summer this year is drastically different. Instead of hopping on planes...
Tourism in Orlando pushing forward despite rise in COVID-19 cases
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read July 2020 — It has been almost six months since the World Health Organization...
Cruise industry sailing into unknown waters due to pandemic
By: Max Crampton Thomas 2 Min read July 2020 — This year has been nothing short of a disaster for...
Capital Analytics Highlights Charlotte’s Business Growth
By: Felipe Rivas Capital Analytics Highlights Charlotte’s Business Growth Invest: Charlotte offers economic insight in a time of uncertainty July...
Georgia’s business reputation stays strong in midst of pandemic
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read July 2020 — The Peach State’s methodical investments in economic development, workforce training, support for...
Palm Beach County shows patriotic spirit this Fourth of July
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read July  2020 — Is COVID-19 casting a dark shadow on your Fourth of July...
Fourth of July weekend in the Queen City
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read July 2020—Independence Day traditionally marks the peak of summer travel, events and large gatherings....
How South Jersey is celebrating the 4th of July during the pandemic
By: Beatrice Silva  2 min read - Celebrating Independence Day is a big deal for most Americans. The Fourth of...
The Post-Pandemic City
By: Abby Melone, President & CEO, Capital Analytics It’s a truism in today’s hyper-connected world that people go where the...
Orlando scores a win for its tourism sector
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2020 — Hospitality leaders and sports fans alike are cheering for the Central...
Charlotte: Toe to Toe with Coronavirus
By: Felipe Rivas 4 min read June 2020—The tenacity of the coronavirus has challenged, and at times highlighted, the economic...
Florida’s phase 2 reopening and what it means for South Florida
By: Beatrice Silva  2 min read June 2020 — On June 3, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his plans to transition...
Technology professionals curious about Gwinnett’s Peachtree Corners
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2020 — Techies, entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the Peach State and beyond are...
South Florida real estate leaders analyze opportunities in current economic cycle
By: Felipe Rivas Virtually every sector of the economy has been pinched, crushed, or depleted by the initial impact of conducting...
Philadelphia steadily rising from COVID-19 challenges
By: Max Crampton Thomas 2 minute read: June 2020 — Virtually every sector of the economy has been pinched, crushed, or...
Spotlight On:
Michael Simon, Executive Director, Boynton Beach CRA
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020—Affordable housing, business and economic development are issues at the heart of every buoyant...
2020 Hurricane season in the face of coronavirus
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020—A few days shy of the official start of the 2020 hurricane season...
How to shake the COVID-19 blues in South Florida
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020—For the better half of a year, the majority of news across platforms, watercooler...
Charlotte begins reopening process, Altanta ramps up COVID-19 testing
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020—Southeast metro areas like Charlotte and Atlanta have been a popular destination for...
Florida reopens: phase one of governor’s COVID-19 recovery plan in effect
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020—After weeks of shelter-in-place measures and business closures, the Sunshine State will begin the...
Spotlight On:
William Pate, President and CEO, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
By: Max Crampton- Thomas 2 min read April 2020 — As the full wrath of the COVID-19 pandemic strikes the country,...
Immigrants have another worry on top of COVID-19
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By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read March 2020 — The hospitality market in Miami-Dade may have started to feel a level...
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The Best Is Yet to Come in the Bay
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Orlando’s convention center starting 2020 strong
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Philadelphia, South Jersey Prioritize Transit, Affordability, Sustainability in 2020
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Charlotte drops out of the Top 5 in US for tech jobs
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Top 5 Thanksgiving ‘To Do’s’ in the Bay
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Philadelphia celebrates 100th Thanksgiving Day parade
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Thanksgiving in the Queen City
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Tyler Perry’s new 330-acre film compound is the largest in the nation
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Top 5 Family-Friendly Destinations in the Tampa Bay Region
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Lights, Cameras … Showcasing Miami’s Rich Movie History
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The Future is Now for FATVillage
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Buccaneers Hope Offseason Moves Score Touchdown
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Record Numbers Flock to Philly, Again
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Universal’s Epic Orlando Investment
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No Stopping Tampa Tourism Rocket
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Orlando No. 1 for 4th of July
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Philadelphia Readies the Fireworks for Iconic July 4 Bash
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Hard Rock Hotel Ready to Play New “Guitar”
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Arts and Culture Heat Up Miami
December 2017 — A couple of things usually come to mind when thinking about Miami: beaches and nightclubs. The Magic...
Invest: Miami speaks with Franklin Sirmans, Director, Perez Art Museum Miami
  When people think about Miami, often, they think about private art collections that have historically driven the arts scene....
Invest: Miami speaks with Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President & CEO, Celebrity Cruises
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Invest: Miami speaks with John Padgett, Chief Experience & Innovation Officer, Carnival Corporation
The cruise industry has become the fastest-growing part of the global vacation sector. South Florida, and Miami in particular has...
Invest: Miami speaks with Howard Herring, President, New World Symphony
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Brickell’s Expanding Luxury Hospitality Offerings
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What does the InterContinental Hotel have to say about Miami?
Invest: Miami speaks to Robert Hill, General Manager Miami’s hospitality industry continues to be a strong driver for its economy....
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