Tourism

Visitors, artists speak highly of Coconut Grove Arts Festival

The 62nd annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival took place over the holiday weekend, showcasing a wide range of artwork from watercolor and…

Civil rights groups warn World Cup visitors about immigration enforcement in South Florida

A broad coalition of civil rights and immigrant advocacy groups has issued a travel alert warning international visitors ahead of upcoming World…

Partially frozen Niagara Falls attracts tourists in below freezing temperatures

Tourists battle below freezing temperatures to view the partially frozen Niagara Falls. NBC News’ Chase Cain details the falls’ history with cold…

The Biltmore: Celebrating a Century

The iconic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables is turning 100. Join Local 10’s Janine Stanwood and Liane Morejon as they take us…

Rolling Loud moving from Miami to Orlando

Rolling Loud, a major hip-hop festival that has been held in Miami for years, is moving to Orlando. Organizers announced the event…

Man taken to hospital after getting shot inside Fort Lauderdale hotel

An investigation is underway in Fort Lauderdale after police said a man was shot inside a Marriott Hotel early Tuesday morning.

Multiple cars catch fire near Grand Hyatt hotel parking garage in Tampa

Tampa Fire Rescue crews responded to multiple car fires Monday afternoon near the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.

Florida hotel parking garage fire damages 10 cars

Several cars were on fire Monday afternoon in the garage at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Tampa, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.

About 40 killed in New Year’s Eve fire at Swiss Alps bar

Chaotic video shows people fleeing as flames spread through a packed bar at a Swiss Alps ski resort shortly after midnight, killing…

Dozens presumed dead after fire rips through Swiss ski resort bar

Dozens of people are feared dead after a fire swept through a ski resort bar during a New Year’s celebration in Crans-Montana,…

DeSantis announces Biscayne Bay restoration funds

Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Tuesday morning at Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management in North Miami.

Miami Art Week preps bring in tourism, deter locals from staying around

Former Cutler Bay hotel transformed into permanent housing for homeless

Abducted brothers found in Georgia hotel, non-custodial mother arrested

Authorities have located two brothers who were missing from South Florida.

New tax break lets Florida hospitality workers deduct tips and overtime under “big, beautiful bill”

Tipped and hourly workers in South Florida say they’re celebrating a new federal law that lets them deduct up to $25,000 in…

India launches strike against Pakistan in wake of tourist massacre

India said early Wednesday it had launched a military operation against Pakistan, hitting “terrorist infrastructure” in both Pakistan and Pakistan administered-Kashmir, in…

Drought leaves Everglades wildlife struggling, airboat tours halted

Severe drought conditions in South Florida are drying up parts of the Everglades, forcing wildlife to adapt to muddy canals, killing fish,…

Woman speaks out after being held hostage at Florida hotel

A woman is speaking about her terrifying ordeal after being held hostage overnight inside a Florida hotel.

Biltmore Hotel celebrates 100th anniversary with time capsule unearthing

3 skiers presumed dead after Alaska avalanche

Three skiers in Alaska are presumed dead after they were buried by a large avalanche. It happened Tuesday afternoon around 3 p.m.,…

Three American women found dead inside Belize hotel

An investigation is underway after three Massachusetts women visiting Belize were found dead inside their hotel room. NBC News’ Marissa Parra reports…

Blue Origin launches 10th space tourism flight with crew of 6 civilians

Blue Origin is celebrating a major milestone in human spaceflight with its 10th crewed mission, carrying six civilians to space. This marks…

Several injured in Hawaii beachfront explosion

An investigation is underway after an explosion happened at a beachfront hotel in Hawaii. The explosion, which was caught on camera, injured…

Controversy surrounds Biltmore Hotel’s historic status

Redevelopment plan filed for Sunset Place

The plan includes new housing, hotels and a revamped movie theater, along with new retail and office space.

Whistleblower claims leaking plans to build golf courses in Florida parks led to firing

A former state employee who said he leaked information about the plans to build golf courses and hotels in Florida’s state parks…

Disney says app’s ‘terms of service’ shield them from lawsuit over wrongful death

Attorneys representing Disney say a man’s lawsuit filed after his wife’s death following an allergic reaction at the resort should be dismissed…

Florida unveils new welcome “free state” sign

Visitors taking a road trip to Florida will be greeted by a brand new welcome sign, stating “Welcome to the Free State…

Sean Combs says behavior is ‘inexcusable’ in released 2016 hotel surveillance video

Sean “Diddy” Combs issued an apology Sunday after footage was released that appeared to show him beating his ex-girlfriend Cassie in 2016,…

Hidden South Florida gem boasts 20,000 exotic butterflies, birds under one roof

There is a very special place right in our South Florida backyard that you may forget about due to your day to…

New details released after Miami pharmacist accused of sex trafficking minors in Colombia

Federico Gutiérrez, the Mayor of Medellin, Colombia hosted a news conference Friday regarding the federal case of a Miami pharmacist which experts…

Pharmacist’s trafficking case shines spotlight on child sex tourism in Colombia

Experts say the arrest of a Miami pharmacist is bringing new attention to the prevalence of child sex tourism in Colombia.

Couple faces charges for allegedly leaving children alone at hotel pool in Florida

Deputies say a couple fell asleep on a Florida beach, leaving their children unattended

Disney World closing its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in September

Walt Disney World is closing down Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, one of its newest and splashiest attractions, at the end of September,…

Video shows thieves in action at Sunny Isles Beach

A surveillance video shows a thief pulling up to a luxury oceanfront resort in Sunny Isles Beach and searching for a fob…

Art Week visitors deal with South Florida traffic

South Florida visitors still visiting beaches despite heavy winds from Tropical Storm Nicole

Tourism critical as Florida could take $70-billion hit from Hurricane Ian

Future tourism promotion is critical as analysts predict Florida could take a $70-billion hit in economic losses from Hurricane Ian.

Woman Arrested For Kidnapping 16-Month-Old At Florida Keys Hotel

Hard Rock spends $100 million to raise pay for non-tipped US staff

Hard Rock International, the global gambling and hospitality company, is spending over $100 million to give significant raises to 10,000 non-tipped workers,…

Florida Atlantic University will house several hundred students at local hotels

FAU will house about 800 students at local hotels this Fall due to lack of affordable housing

Grandfather killed in hotel leaves behind beloved twin brother

Derrick Moore said he is devastated and he will never be the same. He said he and his beloved 50-year-old twin brother,…

Disney World Lifts Last COVID-19 Mask Requirements

Visitors to Walt Disney World can now go mask free.

Four Cruise Lines Accused Of ‘Prohibited Tourism’ In Cuba

According to court documents, Carnival, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, and MSC SA earned at least $1 billion in doing so, according to CBS4…

New Details Emerge In Death Of Comedian Bob Saget

Saget was found dead lying face up on his bed in a luxury hotel room.

US Allowing Previously Banned International Visitors If They Are Fully Vaccinated

South Florida Businesses Relying On Tourism Hope To Recover From Pandemic Lows

After 2nd wastewater main break on Venetian Way this week, city officials aim to reopen on Saturday

Belle Isle residents and visitors had to endure road closures after the second sewer main break in a one week.

Florida Sees Tourism Rebound in Second Quarter

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