Press Releases

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., September XX, 2018 – Fall in Panama City Beach brings with it great beach weather, comfortable temperatures and an exciting array of concerts and special events for all ages. Known for its 27 miles of white sand beaches and brilliant turquoise water, this Northwest Florida destination stays active throughout the season with a full calendar of events for locals and visitors alike. Kicking off with the largest lobster festival in Florida and continuing through the holiday season with Beach Home for the Holidays, fall

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., September XX, 2018 – Panama City Beach invites families of all ages to join in the celebrations of the 2018 Pirates of the High Seas Fest this Columbus Day weekend. From Friday, October 5 through Sunday, October 7, the eighth annual festival will bring swashbuckling adventures to the destination, including a scavenger hunt, pirate parades including a pirate pet parade, a magic show, storytelling, live music, fireworks and more. Kids won’t want to miss Friday night’s Treasure Drop that includes over 8,000 gold and jewel

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla (September 4, 2018)– Visit Panama City Beach and the Bay County Tourist Development Council announce collections for the month of July 2018 were up 6.5 percent compared to July 2017, and the destination is currently up 8.5 percent for the fiscal year, which began October 2017. “With kids out of school, families chose to escape to Panama City Beach for a summer getaway, many for their annual tradition and some for the very first time,” shared Visit Panama City Beach President and CEO Dan Rowe. “With plenty of sunshine,

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., August 8, 2018 – Home to 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches and emerald-green waters, the beautiful scenery of Panama City Beach isn’t the only reason the destination is Instagram-worthy. Food lovers shouldn’t miss some of Panama City Beach’s most Instagram-worthy eats spanning the gamut from sweet to savory to everything in between. See below for 10 of our favorites and don’t forget to tag @Visit_PCB in all your tasty travel posts on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Sweet Crepes at Gypsea Crepes: A go-to spot for

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla (August 7, 2018)– Visit Panama City Beach and the Bay County Tourist Development Council announce collections for the month of June 2018 were up 10.4 percent compared to June 2017, and the destination is currently up 8.5 percent for the fiscal year, which began October 2017. “With our beautiful beaches, great weather and a wide variety of attractions and entertainment, our destination welcomed thousands of families for a kick-start to summer vacation in Panama City Beach,” shared Visit Panama City Beach President and CEO

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., July 18, 2018 – Visit Panama City Beach ’s Vice President of Marketing Jayna Leach has been named a 2018 Pinnacle Award winner. Presented by 850 Business Magazine , the Pinnacle Awards shine the spotlight on female business leaders who hold themselves to high standards and contribute to the betterment of the community. Leach was one of 10 winners selected from the 18-county region of Northwest Florida and will be honored at a luncheon on August 22 at Florida State University Panama City. “It’s such an honor to

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., July 10, 2018 – Mojo Sportswear Company, a leader in the world of high end sports leisure apparel and accessories, has partnered with Visit Panama City Beach as the official apparel sponsor for the fourth season of “Chasin’ The Sun.” The award-winning fishing and coastal lifestyle television program showcases the diverse angling, diving, and cultural opportunities found in the emerald green waters in and around Panama City Beach. The new season will premiere in January 2019 on Discovery Channel. “Mojo Sportswear Company

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., June XX, 2018 – Visit Panama City Beach is pleased to announce that its award-winning television series, “Chasin’ The Sun,” has been renewed for a fourth season and will premiere in January 2019 on Discovery Channel. “Chasin’ The Sun” is an award-winning fishing and coastal lifestyle television program that showcases the diverse angling, diving, and cultural opportunities found in and around the emerald green-waters of Panama City Beach. “Chasin’ The Sun” debuted in 2016 on Sportsman Channel with 13 original

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., July XX, 2018 – Visit Panama City Beach is pleased to announce the sponsors for the fourth season of the award-winning fishing and coastal and lifestyle program “Chasin’ The Sun,” which will premiere in January 2019 on Discovery Channel. “Chasin’ The Sun” showcases the diverse angling, diving, and cultural opportunities found in and around the emerald green-waters of Panama City Beach. Show sponsors include Mojo Sportswear Company, Latitude Tournament Boats, Royal American Beach Getaways, Kicker, Florida Fishing

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.- June 22, 2018- Destinations International announced that Visit Panama City Beach’s Interactive Marketing Manager Michaelean Stewart has been named to the 2018 30 Under 30 class. As a part of the 2018 30 Under 30 class, Stewart will have the opportunity to engage in professional development opportunities throughout 2018 and beyond. This year’s honorees will convene for the first time at the association’s 2018 Annual Convention in Anaheim, California July 10-13. Stewart joined Visit Panama City Beach at the start of 2015