Sunshine Matters

VISIT FLORIDA is proud to announce an exciting opportunity to highlight Florida destinations through a new television show hosted by celebrity chef and new Sunshine State resident Emeril Lagasse.  We all know Emeril knows food, but did you know he’s quickly becoming a Florida lifestyle and travel expert as well? The show, “Emeril’s Florida” will feature its high-energy host exploring dining, entertainment and travel opportunities all over the Sunshine State.  The show will air on the Cooking Channel, with the first episode in January slated to be about Orlando. Continue reading »

A lot has changed since Juan Ponce de Leon first set foot on La Florida.  Today, a countless number of different cultures thrive together in Florida.  The impact of their stories, traditions and tastes have woven together to form the vibrant, exciting and energetic fabric of our communities. Continue reading »

During the 45^th Annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, being held this week at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, VISIT FLORIDA announced the 2012 Florida Tourism Hall of Fame inductee, as well as the winners of the Flagler and Iris Larson Awards.  Annually, leaders in Florida tourism are chosen by a selection committee to receive these prestigious honors and awards. Continue reading »