Celebrating Bay County's Tourism Industry: 'Real. Fun. Celebration.' Event 2024

Tourism is a major industry in Bay County, especially in Panama City Beach, where it significantly boosts the local economy. In 2023, tourists spent $3.1 billion in Panama City Beach, supporting over 35,000 local jobs. To acknowledge the value of tourism, the city will host an event on May 8th, 2024, during Tourism Appreciation Week in Florida.

The event, named 'Real. Fun. Celebration.', will be held at the M.B. Miller County Pier from 5:00-8:00 p.m. It is open to all hospitality and restaurant workers, and anyone who helps promote Panama City Beach as a tourist destination.

The celebration will include attractions such as food and drinks from The Spice is Right food truck and the Blue Bell ice cream truck, a photo booth provided by Gypsy Belle, and live music from the band Stainless Steel.

The event aims to thank those who make Panama City Beach an attractive place to visit and those who consider it for a beach vacation. The Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau and Visitor Information Center, which work to promote the area and attract new visitors, are also participating in the event.

Tourism Appreciation Day 2024 is not only a celebration, but also a recognition of the crucial role tourism plays in Panama City Beach's economy and community. It's a day to appreciate those who market the city as a top vacation destination and to promote further growth in the tourism sector.

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