Tourism

Manatee tourism on pace to surpass 2012's strong season

The Manatee County Public Beach where visitors enjoy the sun and gulf waters Monday morning.
TIFFANY TOMPKINS-CONDIE/Bradenton Herald

Tourism revenue in April surpasses 2012's strong performance.

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TOURISM

Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout

This summer, high rollers are flying to lavish hot spots for their vacations. The rest of us are driving to less luxurious places like nearby campgrounds.
TOURISM

Cruise industry announces passenger bill of rights

The cruise industry said Wednesday that it's adopting a passenger bill of rights that guarantees the "safety, comfort and care" of guests.
TOURISM

SeaWorld's Antarctica a sign of parks' assault on Disney empire

After more than a year of construction, SeaWorld Orlando this week will open Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin, a nearly 4-acre, multiattraction ¿land¿ built to look like the icy continent and starring an animated gentoo penguin named Puck.
TOURISM

Southern Living restaurant week, country concert planned for Manatee

Southern Living magazine is working with the Visitors Bureau to produce a restaurant week in Manatee County.
TOURISM

$6.5M more needed to pay for 2017 rowing championship

Manatee, Sarasota counties asked to put up $3.25M each to fund World Rowing Championship budget.
TOURISM

Tropicana should offer public factory tours

Tropicana needs to tout its presence in Bradenton by opening up to the public.
TOURISM

SRQ woos Southwest to resume Sarasota-Bradenton air service

SRQ airport is talking with Southwest Airlines to resume service in Sarasota.
TOURISM

Airport in talks with Southwest to resume service at Sarasota-Bradenton

SRQ airport is talking with Southwest Airlines to resume service.
TOURISM

SRQ airport departures plummet 38 percent in 6 years

SRQ airport's departures dropped 38 percent from 2007 to 2012, according to a new study.
TOURISM

Tourism trio receive Bradenton CVB awards

Three tourism leaders in Manatee County received recognition for their efforts.