Established in 1983, National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is an annual tradition to celebrate the U.S. travel community and travel’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating quality job opportunities, inspiring new businesses, and elevating the quality of life for Americans every day.

Destination Panama City is joining the celebrations to recognize NTTW from May 7-13, 2023. This is our time to thank every Destination Panama City ambassador for your resiliency, entrepreneurship, and dedication to hospitality.

First Friday at FSU-PC
Friday, May 5, 2023 from 7:30am-9am
Join us for coffee and networking at the monthly First Friday program at the FSU-PC Holley Center.

Live Music & Food Trucks at Destination Panama City
Monday, May 8, 2023 from 11am-1pm
Destination Panama City is hosting a free event at the Visitors Center in Downtown Panama City (101 W Beach Drive). Join us from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to enjoy a free lunch from local food trucks, Patches on the Go, Getchewabox, The Spice is Right, Thai 2 Go, and Pressed Paninis and Flatbreads. There will be live music by Brian Muth. This event is free and open to the public.

Spring Classic Golf Tournament at Bay Point Golf Resort
Friday, May 12, 2023 from 8am-5pm
The Bay County Chamber is holding their annual Spring Classic Golf Tournament to celebrate Tourism in Bay County.  This event is a great way to network, do business on the course or just relax with friends or colleagues.
Register for the Spring Classic Golf Tournament here. To become a sponsor of the Golf tournament, click here.
If you are interested in sponsorship or entering a team, call Elizabeth at 850-215-3779!

Cornhole Tournament at Destination Panama City
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 4pm-6pm
Destination Panama City and the Bay County Chamber of Commerce are hosting a cornhole tournament. To register for the Cornhole Tournament, click here.