All posts by Coastal Communications

Throughout the state’s response to Hurricane Ian, VISIT FLORIDA has worked closely with authorities and travel brands, such as Expedia, AirBnb and hoteliers throughout the state, to connect displaced Floridians with resources for finding suitable short- and long-term accommodations. Earlier this week, VISIT FLORIDA learned of 23 families, who evacuated from their homes in Lee […]

The Renaissance Austin Hotel announced the completion of a $10 million indoor and outdoor public space renovation this week. The 492-room, full-service hotel in north Austin is one of the city’s largest hotels, with 88 suites, upscale amenities and views of the Texas Hill Country and the downtown Austin skyline. The Renaissance Austin Hotel, located […]

Time and again, St. Augustine and all of Florida’s Historic Coast demonstrate that it is a resilient and hardy community. Hurricane Ian has moved on and things have returned to normal here. From Ponte Vedra Beach south to Marineland, and from St. Augustine Beach and historic St. Augustine to the fun farmlands of Hastings and Elkton […]

On the United Nations International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, the Iberostar Group announced its ambitious plan to install artificial intelligence in its more than 100 hotels globally to become zero waste, reduce food waste and save more than 1,600 tons of food in the first year. This commitment by the company […]

The last quarter of a calendar year can typically be busy and productive for global business travel and travelers. But in a time when so much isn’t back to being typical, where does the recovery of global business travel stand now? The October 2022 Business Travel Recovery Poll released today by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), […]

Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world’s largest meeting and event industry association, was recently recognized for its commitment to end the sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism. MPI was the only U.S.-based member among the three Top Members in 2022 recognized by The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation […]

At a meeting of the White House Competition Council, President Biden announced the release of a new proposed rule that would significantly strengthen protections for consumers by ensuring that they have access to certain fee information before they purchase their airline tickets. Under the proposed rule, airlines and travel search websites would have to disclose […]

  Set to open in spring 2023 just steps from the recently opened PGA of America headquarters, Omni PGA Frisco Resort will be the new showcase of modern golf where players at all ages and skill levels can enjoy the game. In addition to unique simulation and coaching experiences, Omni PGA Frisco Resort will be […]

After decades of planning and nearly five years of construction at Orlando International Airport, Terminal C finally became open to the public. The $2.8 billion project features 15 additional gates to increase passenger capacity by 25 percent or 10-12 million annual passengers. “This day has been a long time coming but we’re finally here. Terminal […]

  U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the Canadian government’s decision to remove all COVID-19 border and travel restrictions effective October 1: “Ottawa is taking the right step by lifting its vaccine and testing requirement to enter Canada, which will give its economy a […]