Growing Companiesfor Tampa / Tourism

Webjet.com says it was built on fundamental principles shared by its founding companies – give customers easy access to the lowest fares without compromising great service. Launched in April, Webjet.com follows the success of its parent companies Webjet Marketing Pty Ltd., Australia's largest online travel agency, and Farecrawler inc., a U.S.-based online travel agency.

Operating as an independent flight booking engine, Webjet.com promises to find the cheapest fares available by sifting through millions of published airfares, including discounted fares. Total prices are displayed.

Webjet.com asks travelers to "think of us as your virtual real-time travel agent, helping you plan your trip and find the best deals available'' on both international and domestic air travel.

The Port of Tampa is working to expand container traffic after a long and successful history as one of the world's premier ports for the shipment of fertilizer and petroleum products around the globe. Tampa now handles much of the building materials needed to support construction in central Florida, including cement, aggregate, lumber and steel, and is rapidly growing its worldwide container business led by success of Zim Integrated Shipping Services, an Asia-Gulf Express service.

AAA Auto Club South offers services for auto sales and purchases, insurance for life, home and auto, finances for borrowing, and travel planning by air and auto for residents of Florida, Georgia, Middle & West Tennessee, and Puerto Rico.

The New SpringHill Suites by Marriott is situated off I-75 and Bruce B. Downs near dining and shopping in upscale Tampa Palms. USAA Insurance, Moffitt Cancer Center, University of South Florida, DTCC, Syniverse, Temple Terrace, Wesley Chapel, Plant City, Brandon and Lakeland are close by.