Sunshine Matters

Last week, the domestic VISIT FLORIDA Marketing and Events team had the pleasure of visiting the Tampa area for a familiarization tour (FAM) with Visit Tampa Bay.  Since the team focuses on marketing the entire state to meeting professionals and travel agents throughout the country, department FAMs serve as a perfect opportunity to become better acquainted with the destinations we represent.  This FAM focused on Tampa’s meeting offerings and included visits to the Hilton Tampa Downtown, the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina, the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation, the Tampa Convention Center and Saddlebrook Resort. Continue reading »

In conjunction with the 46th Annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, fifteen tourism industry professionals teamed up to participate in a corporate social responsibility (CSR)  activity.  The event, sponsored by Successful Meetings and Meetings & Conventions Magazine, took place at Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, Florida. Continue reading »