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The pandemic halted tourism growth across the country, but recent numbers show Florida's recovery is looking good.

In December, the port will see 29 cruise ships, with each averaging about $350,000 in economic impact. Over the course of the year, the port estimates it will have served 1.2 million cruise passengers.

Nearly the entire population of Tampa, Kansas visited Tampa, Florida this week.

The relaunched Bay Crafted effort is aimed at driving new and repeat tourists to the region.

And a local tourism leader says the weekend's numbers might even break records.

A record 36 million people visited Florida in the first quarter of 2022.

Tampa’s hotel occupancy rate was at or near the top in the nation for the past two years, officials say.

Tourism revenue is up 7% more than before the pandemic.

More guests are booking rooms in Hillsborough County hotels following months of low occupancy caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Some major performing arts venues in the greater Tampa Bay region are reopening, while others continue with virtual offerings.

Local hotels and businesses get prepared for a rise in tourists as the Super Bowl comes to town.

Many are staying put due to the pandemic. And for Canadians, the U.S. border is closed.