Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read December 2022—As McDonald's kicks off yet another holiday special for its famed Big Mac, few people are aware of the hamburger's roots dating back to the Steel City. To celebrate the holidays, the golden arches chain will be running a series of deals over
Writer: Joshua Andino 3 min read December 2022—New Jersey is on the up — and while the state continues its efforts to become more business friendly, South Jersey stakeholders continue to grapple with how best to balance development while maintaining its distinct charm as 2023 nears. As New Jersey’s growing
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 3 min read December 2022 — Tampa Bay’s economy is riding a wave of continued growth into 2023, but addressing challenges related to affordable housing, transit and infrastructure will be key to the region’s sustained upward trajectory. From record-breaking tourism revenue to a resilient housing market and
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read November 2022 — As another Thanksgiving Day passes, the Philadelphia region has turned its focus to an event-packed holiday season. From parades to light shows, Invest: explores the best ways to celebrate this year’s winter holidays. Dilworth Park Holiday Shops at Philly City Center
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read November 2022 — The hectic Thanksgiving travel period is back in full swing in Georgia as travel for the holiday is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels, creating one of the busiest Thanksgiving breaks for the state in nearly two decades. AAA forecasts that more
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read November 2022 — Visitors continued to favor Florida for their getaways in the third quarter of 2022, boosting overall tourism in the state, with the Greater Fort Lauderdale region among the popular destinations, according to newly released figures by Visit Florida, although international arrivals
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read November 2022 — Nearing the three-year mark of the beginning of the pandemic, it’s not surprising that the tourism industry has taken a huge hit. A lot of the conversation has surrounded restaurants and hotels, but theme parks and attractions have also struggled to
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read November 2022 — With its bevy of industries, opportunities and investment, Palm Beach County has become a top destination for the convention business. The county is well positioned as a mid-sized market to meet the growing demand of an industry that is increasingly factoring
Writer: Liz Palmer 4 min read November 2022 — Local cultural and tourism vanguards in Jacksonville are continually innovating and adjusting to remain top of mind as the region's growth trends positively and more entertainment options become available. In order to continue to attract crowds, organizations like the Jacksonville Zoo
2 min read November 2022 — Butch Spyridon, CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, spoke with Invest: about the recent highlights for his organization in the last 12 months and the current state of the tourism and hospitality industries. Additionally, he discussed best marketing strategies to continue to
