Margaritaville Sea Islander Delays Tampa Embarkation
Guests on the November 7 sailing from Port Tampa Bay face an embarkation delay of more than four hours.
Tampa Travel News
Travel in Tampa runs on airline routes, tourism trends, and transportation and lodging updates, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on how global transit shifts reach the local market and what brings visitors to the area.
Air Travel
Live Poll
Is now a good time for your local airport to invest in major terminal expansions?
Tampa Airport to Open New Terminal by 2029
The $1.528 billion Airside D project will add 16 gates and boost annual capacity to 35 million passengers.
Cruises
Tampa Historic Ship Hosts Interactive Zombie Attraction
The WWII-era American Victory Ship transforms its historic decks into a haunted attraction for visitors.
Theme Parks
Live Poll
Would you pay extra fees for a theme park experience you already bought?
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Gets Investment Pledge
United Parks' CEO said the company will keep investing in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as it works to improve the guest experience.
Travel Destinations
Live Poll
Do you believe new direct flight routes provide significant value to your local community?
Breeze Airways Launched Tampa to San Jose Flights
The new nonstop service connects Florida to Costa Rica twice a week using Airbus A220 aircraft.
Business Travel
Live Poll
Would higher airport rideshare fees make you choose a different way to get home?
Tampa Airport Proposes Rideshare Fee Hike
Tampa International Airport seeks to raise its rideshare pickup fee 30%, from $5 to $6.50 per trip, starting December 1, 2026.
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Reporting here centers on new airline routes, industry trends, lodging developments and tourism infrastructure. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonality strongly dictates tourism activity, with certain months drawing high visitor volume that affects local transport and accommodations. Fuel prices and broader economic indicators for the industry consistently influence which new routes are added or maintained.