Pinellas County Administrator Barry A. Burton announced the names of the three new finalists for the Visit St. Pete/Clearwater president and CEO position today – included on the short list is Visit Pensacola CEO/president…
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Visit Pensacola announces grants
Pensacola, Fla. – Visit Pensacola is pleased to announce its 2019-20 grant recipients for events taking place between Oct. 1, 2019 – April 30, 2020. Twice a year, Visit Pensacola allocates funds…
PEDC enacting legislation needs to be updated
Pensacola-Escambia County Promotion and Development Commission Act needs to be updated by the Florida Legislature to comply with how the current PEDC operates. The board has sent the Escambia County Commission a…
Pensacola Discovery Days Celebration starts tomorrow
To celebrate America’s first settlement, Visit Pensacola is hosting the inaugural Pensacola Discovery Days Celebration. Taking place at the Pensacola Visitors Information Center, August 14-15, event guests will be treated to a…
Visit Pensacola celebrates National Tourism Week
Last week, the Visit Pensacola celebrated the impact of travel and tourism on our community. Majority Opinion Research President Jeff Shusterman shared insights into recent research indicating that Escambia County has increased…
National Travel & Tourism Week 2018
Hospitality Olympics: Monday, May 7, 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Blue Wahoo’s Stadium, 351 W Cedar Street, Pensacola, Fla. 32502 Visit Pensacola will officially kick off the week with its third annual…
Convention center with indoor sports facility could create 660 jobs
A new study shows that a convention/conference center in combination with an indoor sports facility could generate as much $90 million revenue for the local economy and create 560-660 jobs. Crossroads Consulting…
AJC spotlights local food and music
The Atlanta Constitution-Journal has spotlighted local food and music today. In Florida: 3 ideas for where to go for blues, rock, jazz, Five Sisters Blues Cafe is listed. The two other venues…
Gulf Shores, Destin perceived as better vacation spots
By Brooke Weber INWEEKLY Even though Pensacola is among one of the most pristine beaches along the Emerald Coast, neighbors Gulf Shores and Destin are still perceived as more ideal vacation spots….
Pensacola International Airport prepares for 2035
By Duwayne Escobedo INWEEKLY The Pensacola International Airport has begun preparing for increased use projected there by 2035. Among the main projects to handle a projected increase in the number of passengers…
Visit Pensacola holds on to Visit Florida relationship
While tourism programs around the state have cut their ties with Visit Florida, the state’s tourist marketing agency, Visit Pensacola has not. Visit Tampa Bay, Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, Visit…
Visit Pensacola seeks grant recipients
Visit Pensacola has established a grant process to help local events with marketing dollars and ensure proper use of TDT funding. The grant application, which can be found on the visitpensacola.org site…