Myth 1: the short-term rental industry is not that big Globally, the short-term rental supply listed on major Online Travel Agencies grew 33% from 2017 to 2018 to reach a total of 7.1Mn properties. Myth 2: the short-term rental industry is not relevant compared to the hotel industry Countries like France, Italy and Croatia have […]

More families are loading up the minivan with kids, parents, in-laws, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins (or some combination thereof) and heading off to enjoy a holiday together. Multigenerational trips or those involving at least three generations of family members, are in vogue—and there seems to be no end to the opportunities for travel brands […]

After a pitched battle in Tallahassee over the importance of the public-private agency’s marketing efforts, state lawmakers slashed funding for Visit Florida to $50 million for the budget year that starts July 1, down from $76 million for the 2018-19 fiscal year. With visitor counts shattering records year after year, Florida’s tourism sector has emerged […]

With airlines grounding 737 Max flights, and orders being at stake, Boeing is at pains to work closely with airline customers and regulators on software and training updates for the aircraft, which has crashed twice in less than five months. — Raini Hamdi Boeing plans to meet this week with customers and regulators to explain […]

Imagine winning a free vacation for LIFE in Panama City Beach Do you ever feel like your Panama City Beach vacation isn’t long enough? Do you pack your itinerary so full – only to leave wishing you had done one more thing and wind up saying, “maybe next year”? There are so many places to […]

Technology is at the forefront of everything we do. Whether that’s paying for a purchase in the supermarket, connecting with a loved one on the other side of the world or simply kicking back to watch a new Netflix series, there is no denying the major role that technology plays in our daily lives. Unsurprisingly, […]

Seabreeze Jazz Festival April 24-28, 2019 Aaron Bessant Park Named a “Top 10 Jazz Festival in the USA” by JazzIZ Magazine and recently nominated as “Best Jazz Festival” at the Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards, the Seabreeze Jazz Festival in Panama City Beach combines the top national smooth jazz artists with a full weekend of fun, […]

The white sand beaches of Panama City Beach have again ranked among the top in the country by visitors, this year earning the number three spot in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for 2019. The bronze medal is a big upgrade from last year’s list, when Panama City Beach was ranked number 11 out of 25, but […]

Participating properties in nine Southeast destinations across five states comprising South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Virginia are already off to a strong start for the winter season. In the most recent report released by Inntopia in their DestiMetrics* Monthly Market Briefing, aggregated data revealed that as of Oct. 31, aggregated occupancy for the winter […]

According to HomeToGo, Panama City Beach has been included in its list of Best Destinations for Millennials to visit in 2019. The company said it polled travelers born between 1981 and 1996 to discover key factors that influence their travel plans. HomeToGo said it then evaluated 500 locations across the U.S. to create its list […]