Sunshine Matters

Attendee registration for two signature VISIT FLORIDA events – the Digital Innovation Forum: Silicon Valley and the Digital Innovation Forum: Florida – is now open.  Though distinctly different, these two events share a common goal: to showcase digital thought-leadership and education to the travel and tourism industry. Continue reading »

In November, VISIT FLORIDA announced the establishment of a new grant program as part of Discover Florida Health – the state’s official medical tourism program – to assist Florida businesses in promoting themselves as a medical tourism destination of choice.  I am pleased to share that, following an intensive 4-week judging process, VISIT FLORIDA has awarded 25 medical tourism grants totaling $3.1 million. Continue reading »

This year’s Florida Tourism Day is being held on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in Tallahassee. Each year the Partnership for Florida’s Tourism hosts this special event to educate the legislature, media and Floridians on the significant role tourism plays in the success of our state’s economy. As the state’s No. 1 industry, it is important to let our lawmakers know just how vital tourism is to the Sunshine State. Continue reading »

Today, the Partnership for Florida’s Tourism unveiled its newly revamped website TourismWorksforFlorida.org.  The site, previously known as Florida’s Tourism Counts, includes an advocacy toolkit, an upcoming news and events section with dates for delegation meetings, Florida Tourism Day and National Travel & Tourism Week, and details on how to contact elected officials and track tourism-related legislation. Continue reading »

This year’s Florida Tourism Day is being held on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 in Tallahassee.  Each year the Partnership for Florida’s Tourism hosts this special event to educate the legislature, media, and Floridians on the significant role tourism plays in the success of our state’s economy. As the state’s No. 1 industry, it is important to let our lawmakers know just how vital tourism is to the Sunshine State. Continue reading »