Tampa Bay & Company is the official source for travel-related information about the Tampa Bay area. We provide the most comprehensive, accurate and helpful in-

formation about local hotels, attractions, restaurants, shopping and transportation, and help visitors plan for the best vacation experience Tampa Bay has to offer. The Tampa Bay Sports Commission and the Tampa Bay Film Commission are also a part of Tampa Bay & Company, bringing in and hosting sporting events and production activities in the area.

Tampa Bay & Company

W. Paul Catoe President & CEO

Tampa Bay & Company’s partnership with Hillsborough County, as well as the City of Tampa, enables us to provide exceptional service and offer all visitors a vibrant, energetic community with all of the ingredients for a premier destination.

It’s YOUR Tampa Bay

Your Tampa Bay experience has just begun, but there’s so much more!

Visit www.VisitTampaBay.com/ MyTampaBay to receive information about anything you see throughout this planner. Or, to speak with a planning counselor, just call (800) 44-TAMPA (82672).

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Additionally, over 700 area businesses support the efforts of Tampa Bay & Company. These partners have made a significant investment in the hospitality and tourism industry. Hillsborough County, the City of Tampa and each business and organization welcomes visitors and appreciates that you have chosen Tampa Bay as the destination to spend your leisure time.

Contact us for the ultimate Tampa Bay getaway 401 E Jackson St., Suite 2100 Tampa, FL 33602 (800) 44-TAMPA info@VisitTampaBay.com www.VisitTampaBay.com

The official Tampa Bay Travel Planner Guide is an annual publication and directory of Tampa Bay & Company. Tampa Bay & Company is funded, in part, by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners/Tourist Development Council.

Within Tampa Bay & Company are the Tampa Bay Sports Commission and the Tampa Bay Film Commission. Both of these organizations are dedicated to creating positive economic impact for the local community. The Sports Commission is charged with attracting, supporting and hosting a variety of youth and amateur sporting events. The Film Commission is responsible for bringing production activities to the area, including feature and independent films, commercials, still shoots, music videos and documentaries.

Our Mission:

To create vibrant growth for the Tampa Bay area by promoting, developing, and expanding a united visitor industry.