The British Visitor Driving Tourism to Tampa Bay

Date
13th August 2026

Time
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location
Tampa International Airport, 33607

Join BABC Central Florida for an engaging discussion on the impact of British tourism on the Tampa Bay region. Hosted at Tampa International Airport, this special event will bring together industry leaders from tourism, aviation, and business to explore travel trends, economic opportunities, and the growing importance of the UK market to Tampa Bay's visitor economy.

Moderated by Alexis Muellner, Editor-in-Chief of the Tampa Bay Business Journal, the panel will feature representatives from Visit Tampa Bay, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, and Virgin Atlantic/Delta. The discussion will be followed by a networking reception with local business and community leaders.

Panel

Patrick Harrison, CMO - Visit Tampa
Steve Grimes, CMO - Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
Alex Heiter, Director of Air Service Development - Tampa International Airport
Joy De Bach - Virgin Atlantic / Delta