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Sunseeker Resorts is a new line of luxury resorts planned to have locations throughout the U.S. Publisher Karen Moore spoke to employees and visitors about the future of the first resort that opened in Port Charlotte this past December.
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Southwest Florida Business Today Publisher Karen Moore talked with Lee County Economic Development Director John Talmage, who shared current information regarding post Hurricane Ian tourism impact and overall jobs recovery in Lee County.
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The number of passengers traveling through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers increased in September, the first rise in the year-over-year number since April of 2022.
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Local community leaders recently shared where things are now and what the future holds for Southwest Florida’s barrier islands.
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The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state’s tourism-marketing agency.
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Travel to Florida from Canada has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels, but visa issues continue to complicate the state’s efforts to draw overseas visitors, according to tourism officials.
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Local tourism officials warn the proposed changes would harm efforts that last year helped lead to tourism numbers topping pre-pandemic levels. Rep. Mike Giallombardo, a Cape Coral Republican, is a sponsor of the proposal.
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Visitors to Lee County are turning to local businesses and restaurants to support the area after Southwest Florida International Airport released numbers showing a change in tourism.
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RSW is among the top 5 U.S. airports for passenger satisfaction, according to the Travel Lens website.
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The Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB) developed a four-stage recovery campaign to promote tourism in Lee County by spreading excitement as the current focus. “The goal is to show that the destination is bouncing back,” Tamara Pigott, the director of VCB said. “While things may not be “normal” just yet, there is still an opportunity to have an enjoyable experience and support the community they’ve so enjoyed visiting in the past.”