Sunshine Matters

To demonstrate the value of partnership in promoting tourism throughout Florida, VISIT FLORIDA approached six Partner businesses to create videos about their experiences and involvement with our Partnership Program. Seven videos, one for each business and one compilation video, were produced by Cycle Here Media. Continue reading »

With the new Meetings and Events team in place, VISIT FLORIDA hosted a highly successful Florida Encounter 2015 last week at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort.  Florida Encounter is VISIT FLORIDA’s premier meetings and conventions trade show and conference that showcases the vast array of Florida’s meetings destinations, hotels and resorts, and services to meeting professionals.  This VISIT FLORIDA signature event is one of the first appointment-based trade shows where the Florida tourism industry meets one-on-one with meeting planners to experience the endless opportunities available for selecting the perfect location and backdrop for their meetings, conventions and incentive travel. Continue reading »

I am so excited to introduce our new Meetings and Travel Trade team.  This group connects with key travel professionals domestically and is tasked with developing key business relationships with meeting planners, travel trade and tour operators.  They represent VISIT FLORIDA at industry conferences, coordinate VIP events and promote travel to Florida in these markets. Continue reading »

I am pleased to announce that VISIT FLORIDA’s Public Relations Representative, Lucille Spann, was named as a PR News 2015 Rising PR Star.  This program honors the top PR professionals in the nation age 30 and under.  As a great representation of VISIT FLORIDA, Lucille was recognized this week at the PR News’ Rising PR Stars 30 & Under Luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Continue reading »

VISIT FLORIDA and three of our Industry Partners recently attended IBTM World in Barcelona, Spain.  IBTM World, formerly known as EIBTM, is the leading global event for the meetings and events industry.  The three-day show provides a strong business environment, as well as professional education and networking opportunities, for exhibitors, hosted buyers and trade visitors. Continue reading »