Pinellas County Tourism Surges | Tampa News
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Pinellas County is experiencing a significant surge in tourism, breaking tax records and attracting visitors with various accommodations and events.
Pinellas County is smashing tourism tax records, raking in over $71 million this year—with May alone hitting $9.1 million, marking the fourth record-setting month. Visitors are returning en masse, drawn by festivals and upgraded accommodations, from luxury Marriotts charging $350+ per night to mid-tier hotels booming at $200 a night. Even post-hurricane recovery hasn’t slowed momentum, fueling critical investments in beaches, museums, and marketing—proving why St. Pete-Clearwater keeps drawing crowds and cash. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6b77e727bbb64fd8
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