January 31st, 2013 — 4:56pm
Below please find a press release that VISIT FLORIDA sent to the media this afternoon after Governor Scott unveiled his proposed 2013-2014 budget.
Governor Scott Recommends Increased Funding for VISIT FLORIDA
2013-2014 Proposed Budget Allocates $75 Million for Tourism Marketing Efforts
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 31, 2013) – Today, Governor Scott announced his proposed budget for 2013-2014. The Governor recommended that VISIT FLORIDA receive $75 million in public funding to support statewide tourism marketing efforts for the coming year. The recommendation represents a 39 percent increase over last year’s allocation. Continue reading »
Will Seccombe
President & CEO
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January 29th, 2013 — 9:54am
Results from Investing in Tourism: The Economic Impact of Expanding Florida Tourism, a Florida TaxWatch study released today, indicate that the Florida tourism industry reaching the milestone of 100 million annual visitors would create 121,298 jobs, and increase overall personal income for Floridians by $5.3 billion. Continue reading »
Will Seccombe
President & CEO
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January 28th, 2013 — 11:54am
Connecting Industry with Texas Media
VISIT FLORIDA conducted a media mission January 14 – 17 in the emerging markets of Dallas and Fort Worth. Led by PR representative Pam Forrester, Industry Partners from Discover the Palm Beaches & Boca Raton, The Florida Keys & Key West, Visit Pensacola, and Visit Jacksonville met with nine media outlets: American Airlines’ in-flight publications American Way Magazine, Celebrated Living Magazine, and the Spanish-Portuguese publication Nexos; Overseas Travel Magazine; Insider Magazine; Avid Golfer; local ABC broadcast affiliate WFAA-TV; Dallas Morning News; and Southwest Airlines’ magazine Spirit. Continue reading »
Kenneth Morgan-Schleuning
Public Relations Manager
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January 25th, 2013 — 3:38pm
I am proud to announce that VISIT FLORIDA has acquired Florida Huddle. The event, which has been operating for 37 years, is the longest running travel trade show in Florida where suppliers from around the state meet directly with domestic and international buyers of travel and travel media. The formal announcement was made today during a press conference at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort in St. Augustine as part of Florida Huddle 2013. Continue reading »
Eileen Forrow
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
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January 18th, 2013 — 4:41pm
As an industry-driven organization, VISIT FLORIDA’s greatest asset is the input and guidance we receive from you – the members of the Florida tourism industry. Since our founding in 1996, VISIT FLORIDA’s marketing efforts have been strengthened by the direct involvement of volunteer leaders representing our industry. The way we market the Sunshine State to the world has transformed in the last several years and is expected to evolve exponentially in the years to come. VISIT FLORIDA is on the cutting-edge of creating marketing programs and opportunities that provide value for our industry Partners, but we cannot continue to do so without your strategic direction. Continue reading »
Becca Smith
Digital Strategy Manager
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