October 19th, 2016 — 12:43pm
In 2015, Florida welcomed a record 15.3 million international visitors from 190 countries who spent approximately $15.8 billion in the Sunshine State. In order to keep up this momentum and attempt to break more records in international visitation, VISIT FLORIDA proudly exhibited at the prestigious 2016 World Route Development Forum. Continue reading »
Ashley Abney
International Sales & Market Development Representative
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May 19th, 2016 — 2:41pm
Brand USA launched its USA MegaFam 2016 last week, which included seven itineraries spanning 16 states with destinations hosting a total of 100 travel agents, travel consultants and reservation specialists. The “Southern Shine” itinerary kicked off in the Sunshine State before moving on to locations in Georgia and South Carolina, and concluding with a finale presentation in California today. The “Southern Shiners” group included 15 elite travel agents from England, Scotland and Ireland who were hand-picked by Brand USA. Continue reading »
Ashley Abney
International Sales & Market Development Representative
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April 29th, 2016 — 12:48pm
Last week, VISIT FLORIDA and our Industry Partners created a co-branded stand for IMEX Frankfurt, a global marketplace for meeting professionals looking to book and organize worldwide meetings, events and incentive travel programs. Holding the IMEX show in Frankfurt captures the attention of a global audience. This year, the event welcomed 3,500 exhibitors, 3,900 hosted buyers, and 4,900 trade visitors from 97 countries. Continue reading »
Ashley Abney
International Sales & Market Development Representative
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April 15th, 2016 — 12:33pm
VISIT FLORIDA and six of our Industry Partners gathered last week in snowy Toronto to celebrate the upcoming launch of Air Canada’s new flight from Toronto to Jacksonville. Beginning May 7, Air Canada will provide non-stop flights from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport to the Jacksonville International Airport. Delegates from across the region banded together to help make this new service a reality. Continue reading »
Ashley Abney
International Sales & Market Development Representative
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December 7th, 2015 — 2:48pm
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 »
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