Category Archives: November 28, 2011

Sports Commission Lands Top Softball Tourney

The St. Pete/Clearwater Sports Commission has secured a major, week-long softball championship, to be held in Clearwater in 2013. The Amateur Softball Association Girls’ 18-Under Fast Pitch GOLD National Championship – one of the most prominent amateur softball events of … Continue reading

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Strong Showing for VSPC at Global Travel Show

Armed with a Winter the Dolphin-themed booth, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater met with a bevy of heavy hitters from all facets of the travel industry at this year’s World Travel Market. That event, which was held Nov. 7-10 in London, is widely … Continue reading

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BrightEdge Useful For Changing Online Search

Eighty percent of vacation destination planning starts with an online search. Rather than browsing through multiple web sites, users are increasingly turning to Google, Bing and Yahoo search engines to find out about places and experiences. Combine this changing consumer … Continue reading

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“Brand USA” Welcomes World’s Visitors

In an effort to entice international travelers to visit and explore America, the United States recently unveiled its first-ever brand. “Brand USA” aims to reach world visitors with the message that America not only offers an array of destinations and … Continue reading

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