Dear Partners,

As we close out summer and head into fall, the temperatures begin to drop but the events calendar will really crank up! Our destination has become known as a place to experience world class events in incredible venues with breathtaking backdrops. These events shine a light on St. Pete-Clearwater as a premier destination that truly has it all for visitors seeking unbeatable experiences.

As we prepare for the new fiscal year, we are also in the midst of onboarding our new advertising agency - EnvisionIt. In partnership with Envisionit, the Visit St. Pete Clearwater team is laser focused on continuing to push the boundaries in tourism marketing with new ideas, technology, and innovative storytelling.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership to promote our slice of paradise. I look forward to a promising and equally successful upcoming year, with St. Pete-Clearwater being as welcoming as ever for everyone looking to enjoy America’s Favorite Beaches.

The Visit St. Pete-Clearwater 2024-2025 Gulf to Bay Magazine has been recognized by the U.S. Travel Association's ESTO Conference for Excellence in Print Marketing. This top honor highlights our commitment to excellence and places the magazine above all other destination marketing organizations in the United States.

The Gulf to Bay publication is a valuable resource for travelers seeking a fantastic vacation on America's Favorite Beaches, with copies distributed in our key markets.

Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill in downtown St. Pete was recently named the Best Sports Bar in the country by USA Today's "10Best" readers' poll. Cheers!

Photo credit: Tampa International Airport

Aeromexico's daily nonstop service now has a different schedule, arriving at Tampa International Airport in the afternoon and departing for Mexico City in the morning. 

Allegiant added two non-stop routes directly into St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) from Atlantic City, New Jersey (ACY) and Huntsville, Alabama (HSV).

July was a record-breaking month at PIE, with 320,746 passengers — the highest monthly total in the airport's history.

VisitSPC’s Meetings Team participated in the annual golfing event organized by the New Jersey chapter of the Meeting Professionals International (MPI). This signature event, held for 27 years, brings together suppliers and industry professionals for a day of golf and networking. Senior Sales Manager Hortensia Simmons and one of our hotel partners warmly greeted the golfers along the course, highlighting our destination as an ideal venue for future meetings or conferences.

The VisitSPC Activations team is offering multiple opportunities for partners to join us, at no cost! Submit your requests HERE and indicate events of interest. These opportunities are based on availability/discretion of VisitSPC and subject to organizer approval.

Deadline is Friday, October 3rd.

Interested in attending an upcoming VisitSPC-supported event? Contact Craig Campbell to learn about opportunities.

Are you planning any Halloween Events? Click here and send us all the details.

Are you planning on running Black Friday deals? Click here and send us all the details.

HaleLife Bakery

Best Gluten-Free Bakery

Opal Sol

Best Southeastern Island Hotel

The Visit St. Pete-Clearwater team was honored at the ESTO Conference Destination Marketing Awards as a nationwide winner for our Gulf-to-Bay Magazine!

Popular UK-based art-focused publication Fused Magazine visited earlier this year and published the below articles on their experience:

Paulina Jayne Isaac, who visited St. Pete-Clearwater in Aug., published a great feature in The Kitchn: "This St. Pete Bartender Just Taught Me This Brilliant 2-Ingredient Cocktail Upgrade."

Forbes included Perry’s Porch in their tennis-themed cocktails from around the country: https://www.forbes.com/sites/laneelee-1/2025/08/18/where-to-sip-us-opens-honey-deuce-cocktail-and-the-new-39-watermelon-slice/

The Florida Holocaust Museum has completely re-envisioned its space, enhancing the overall visitor experience. The transformation includes a new entrance, a redesigned main exhibition, and an open-air second-story balcony. Visitors will also experience a new theater featuring the interactive Dimensions in Testimony exhibit and a temporary installation of items from The Wiesel Collection.

The Partner Portal is the gateway to updating your business listing and staff member directory, upload videos, photos, and special offers, share your social media channels, & so much more. Partners with questions about navigating the Partner Portal or that do not have a username or password to log in to the partner portal, can email Contact@VisitSPC.com.