Hotel guest satisfaction has improved this year despite reduced traveler demand for rooms that has caused hotels to reduce staff and trim operating costs, the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study released this morning said. ...more

July 28, 2009

Relay for Life co-chairwoman Jennifer Northrop praised the many local businesses who donated supplies and time to make the March 28 fundraiser a success. ...more

April 22, 2009

Relay for Life co-chairwoman Jennifer Northrop praised the many local businesses that donated supplies and time to make the March 28 fundraiser a success. ...more

April 15, 2009

It's a big weekend with Valentine's Day and the Knight Parade. Several organizations are having celebrations in conjunction with them. ...more

February 11, 2009

Visitors in town for the Super Bowl will pay a lot more than usual to stay and play in the Tampa Bay area. Don't expect action from the Florida Attorney General's Office, though: The state's gouging restrictions only apply during a state of emergency. A sports windfall, under the law, is no hurricane. ...more

January 30, 2009

Visitors in town for the Super Bowl will pay a lot more than usual to stay and play in the Bay area. Don't expect action from the Florida Attorney General's Office, though: The state's gouging restrictions only apply during a state of emergency. A sports windfall, under the law, is no hurricane. ...more

January 29, 2009

RIVERVIEW Despite the weakened economy, GS Development is taking a chance on South Shore. Based in Tifton, Ga., the company opened a six-story, 119-room Hilton Garden Inn Thursday at 4130 Crescent Park Drive in Riverview. ...more

January 21, 2009

Despite the weakened economy, GS Development is taking a chance on South Shore. Based in Tifton, Ga., the company is opening a six-story, 119-room Hilton Garden Inn today at 4130 Crescent Park Drive. ...more

January 15, 2009

The Homewood Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport-Westshore will celebrate its grand opening Friday at the Avion Park Westshore development just south of Tampa International Airport. ...more

December 11, 2008

Universal Orlando this week announced a "Holiday Getaway" hotel and theme park package for Florida residents for as low as $300 for two people for two days of theme park tickets and hotel rooms. The package is available through year's end at hotels including Four Points By Sheraton Studio City and the Hilton Garden Inn. Upgrades at $25 per person per night are available at the Hard Rock Hotel and two Loews resorts. Details are available at universalorlando.com. ...more

November 26, 2008