Sunshine Matters

To leverage the new route Turkish Airlines launched on October 25 from Istanbul to Miami, VISIT FLORIDA, in partnership with the airline, brought five Indian journalists to Florida to showcase all the Sunshine State has to offer. While Indians are typically familiar with gateway cities like Miami and Orlando, there are plenty of surprises that these, as well as more off-the-beaten-path, cities offer when it comes to vacations. Continue reading »

There was still snow on the ground in Ottawa when VISIT FLORIDA Partners arrived for the first time ever to host a media reception in Canada’s capital city.  After one of the longest and coldest winters in recent history, Canadians were ready to throw off their mittens, throw on their shades and “Spring into Sunshine” at the mixer held at the historic Fairmont Chateau Laurier. Continue reading »

From decadent desserts dipped in chocolate to wild airboat rides on the St. Johns River, Florida is truly a destination that offers something for everyone.  This is what VISIT FLORIDA, along with three of our Industry Partners: Visit Orlando, Daytona Beach Area CVB and Florida’s Space Coast, set out to prove with three journalists from India. Continue reading »

An oceanfront roller coaster.  Three million white lights.  The largest surviving wooden hotel in Florida.  All of this and more can be found in the Sunshine State.  Thirteen Partners from Florida braved the wintery New York City weather to share their stories with 35 media outlets during two receptions held in mid-November. Continue reading »

Blustery weather and freezing temperatures encouraged over 30 travel writers to learn more about how to “Escape the Winter and Enter the Warmth,” the theme of an evening cocktail reception hosted by VISIT FLORIDA and six Industry Partners in Montreal, Canada.  With 3.7 million Canadians coming to the Sunshine State in 2013, 28% of whom were arriving from Montreal, this market is one of significant importance to VISIT FLORIDA. Continue reading »