County, tourism officials eye Spring Break 2016

PANAMA CITY — Despite this week’s chilly weather, Bay County officials already are looking toward spring. With less than three months until colleges across the country release students for Spring Break, a discussion on the evolution of tourism took center...

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Rowe says tourism is booming in Bay County

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - We all know tourism is the heart and soul of Bay County, and on Tuesday TDC Director Dan Rowe and CDC Director Jennifer Vigil gave Bay County commissioners an idea of their plans on...

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Panama City reveals tourism study results

PANAMA CITY — A waterfront hotel and conference center, an indoor/outdoor performing arts venue and a U.S. Olympic sailing center were just a few of the long-term projects recommended to the Panama City Community Development Corp. (CDC) Tuesday, as...

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Spring Break reservations could take dive in 2016

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Spring Break business could be down 50 percent or more in the wake of new laws enacted to tone down the celebration, according to those promoting the event and taking early reservations. “Right now, all indications...

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New high: Panama City Beach officials report record tourism number

More tourists than ever flocked to Bay County beaches in the past year, and officials chalk it up to an increasing number of events, tourism officials said Tuesday. PANAMA CITY BEACH — More tourists than ever flocked to Bay County...

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