Sunshine Matters

SunPass electronic tolling transponders can now be purchased at the vending machines at three Official Florida Welcome Centers and an Interstate 4 rest area, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise officials announced today. Continue reading »

So far, this is shaping up to be another great year for the the five Official Florida Welcome Centers that are managed and operated by VISIT FLORIDA.  More than 1.3 million visitors have already come through the Florida Welcome Centers from January to June, representing a 2.8 percent increase from the same period last year. Continue reading »

VISIT FLORIDA manages the state’s five Official Florida Welcome Centers located at I-10, I-95, I-75, US 231 and the Florida Capitol.  As an invaluable resource for visitors to the Sunshine State, the knowledgeable and helpful staff in the Welcome Centers provide a wealth of information to millions of Florida visitors each year.  In addition to offering detailed travel planning advice, the centers also provide maps, brochures and even a free cup of Florida citrus juice! Continue reading »

As a way to showcase all there is to see and do in the Sunshine State, VISIT FLORIDA operates the five Official Florida Welcome Centers – four of which are located at strategic points along I-10 and the fifth is housed within the State Capitol in Tallahassee.  With more than 2.5 million visitors stopping into the Welcome Centers each year, they represent a tremendous opportunity for VISIT FLORIDA’s tourism industry Partners to share their messaging with a significant portion of the state’s driving travelers. Continue reading »

While for many the month of October may bring to mind images of pumpkins, ghosts, ghouls and vampires, here at VISIT FLORIDA we are excited to be celebrating “Florida Camping Month.”  To promote this special event, the I-10, I-75, I-95 and US-231 Official Florida Welcome Centers – managed and operated by VISIT FLORIDA – are taking a creative approach by setting up camping displays in the lobby of each of their facilities.  The interactive displays are a great way for visitors to have a seat and “camp out” while learning more about the great camping opportunities available in the Sunshine State. Continue reading »