Industry Updates
Catch up on recent updates sent to our industry partners.
It's exciting that there's so much momentum in Pinellas County tourism! It's VSPC's job to help keep our industry partners informed about what's happening in St. Pete-Clearwater, so we frequently share the latest news about Pinellas County. You can sign up to receive our Industry eNewsletter to get updates right in your inbox. We'll also post links to the industry updates on this page.
Do you have news you want to share? Keep VSPC in the loop about a new product, promotion or renovation. We welcome your information and input. Send your updates to [email protected].
2025 Industry Updates
- January 6, 2025: New Year = New Opportunities (and New Campaign)
- February 5, 2025: The Michelin Guide Comes to St. Pete-Clearwater!
- March 6, 2025: Marching into Spring - Elite Events Funding Program Now Accepting Applications
- March 21, 2025: Last chance to vote for the Best of St. Pete-Clearwater!
- April 8, 2025: Celebrating our Successes | Register for the Besties
- April 18, 2025: St. Pete-Clearwater Restaurants Receive Recognition from the MICHELIN Guide
- April 28, 2025: See you at the 2025 Besties!
- May 13, 2025: Celebrating our Industry's Best(ies)
- June 5, 2025: 727 Day Starts With You!
- June 25, 2025: The Fun Celebration Starts With You!
- July 9, 2025: Tourism Industry Celebrates our Residents
- August 1, 2025: To our wonderful partners … THANK YOU!
- August 6, 2025: Dining Scene Shining Bright in St. Pete-Clearwater
- August 26, 2025: Beach Nourishment Project Has Begun; includes Sand Key, Treasure Island and Upham Beach
- September 9, 2025: St. Pete-Clearwater Ready for the Events Season
- October 8, 2025: New Fiscal Year, New Recognitions for St. Pete-Clearwater
2024 Industry Updates
- December 17, 2024: Annual Meeting Reminder
- December 16, 2024: Elite Events Funding Program Accepting Applications
- December 10, 2024: Industry Update - A Celebration of a Still Shining Destination
- November 20, 2024: Last Chance to Register for Webinar
- November 18: Webinar for Ripe and VSPC Co-op Programs
- November 13, 2024: An Inspiring, Strong and Resilient Community - Still Shining
- October 29, 2024: Highlighting Local Businesses Through Still Shining Deals
- October 24, 2024: Ticket Giveaways to Hospitality Workers
- October 21, 2024: St. Pete-Clearwater, Still Shining
- October 18, 2024: FEMA Lodging Assistance Enrollment
- October 15, 2024: Still Shining Together - Help Us Help You
- October 10, 2024: Hurricane Milton Important Information Post-Storm
- October 9, 2024: Hurricane Milton Update
- October 7, 2024 (afternoon): Hurricane Milton Update
- October 7, 2024 (morning): Hurricane Milton Airport Closures
- October 6, 2024: Hurricane Milton Weather Update
- October 2, 2024: A Letter from President/CEO Brian Lowack
- October 1, 2024: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available
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