Florida news: Panama City Beach visitor numbers soar

 

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FLORIDA August 23, 2018 INSIGHT BY HOLLY V. KAPHERR Panama City Beach sees record tourism in first half of 2018 On Aug. 7, Visit Panama City Beach announced that tourism in June was up 10.4% year over year. For the year, tourism is up 8.5% so far. READ MORE NEWS Sarasota Modern boutique hotel set to open late 2018 The hotel's design was inspired by 1940s South Florida modernism, blending indoor and outdoor living. READ MORE Devastating 'red tide' plagues Florida's Gulf Coast A toxic algae bloom has overrun Florida's southern Gulf Coast this summer, devastating sea life and driving people from the water. READ MORE Food hall announced for Tampa's Water Street development Each dining concept will be housed in a repurposed shipping container and will be adorned with murals by local art and design firm Pep Rally. READ MORE W Miami opens new signature restaurant, ADDiKT The restaurant focuses on global cuisine with influences from South America, Europe and Asia, as well as incorporating local flavors. READ MORE Luxury resort Isla Bella announced for Marathon Key Pritam Singh & The Singh Company, which also developed the Ocean's Edge Resort on Stock Island, is developing the project. READ MORE Advertisement KNOWLEDGE IS POWER Increase your earnings in the long and short term with continuing education. Whether brand-new to the world of travel agents or a pro with decades of experience, learn why savvy agents view training as on ongoing process and discover how to use today's myriad education tools to become an expert in new topics, new technology and new challenges…Sponsored by TravelBound. Read More FEATURED STORY Universal Orlando nails cheap-chic with Aventura Hotel The 600-room all-glass behemoth opened on schedule on Aug. 16, becoming Universal's third Prime Value property. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Something special: Agents turn passions into profits Call it superspecialization, call it microspecialization: Agents are successfully focusing on their travel passions, from luxury rail journeys to year-long family trips. READ MORE FLORIDA Editor: Holly V. Kapherr Email the editor Follow us on: Subscribe to Travel Weekly eNewsletters For promotional opportunities in this newsletter, contact sales@travelweekly.com 100 Lighting Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving the TW Florida newsletter.