Visit Pensacola CEO named finalist for St. Pete job

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…

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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….

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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