Sunshine Matters

During the 47^th Annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, held September 22-24, at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, VISIT FLORIDA announced the 2014 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 »

During the 46^th Annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, being held this week at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, VISIT FLORIDA announced the 2013 Florida Tourism Hall of Fame inductees, 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 »

It’s that time of year again! VISIT FLORIDA is seeking the best of the best in the tourism industry for our annual awards and honorees.  Each year, VISIT FLORIDA asks fellow tourism industry leaders to nominate peers for the following honors: the Flagler Awards, Florida Tourism Hall of Fame and Florida Tourism Honor Roll.

Named for the vision, perseverance, imagination and commitment of Henry Flagler, the Flagler Awards were established to recognize outstanding tourism marketing in Florida.  Every year, the Flagler Awards honor many of the countless individuals and organizations that help maintain and improve Florida’s position as one of the world’s most popular travel destinations.  It is a small way to acknowledge the tireless efforts of those who use their skill, commitment, resourcefulness, creativity and innovative spirit in marketing Florida to the world, and in doing so help ensure the continued success of our tourism industry. Continue reading »

It was my distinct pleasure, during the 44^th Annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, held September 25-27 at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, to announce the 2011 Florida Tourism Hall of Fame and Tourism Honor Roll inductees, 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 »

Many new and exciting changes to the Flagler Awards have transpired this year, but the principle remains the same: to recognize outstanding tourism marketing in Florida.  Each year, the Flagler Awards pay tribute to the determined efforts of those who use their skill, resourcefulness, creativity and innovative spirit to market Florida to the world and, in doing so, help ensure the continued success of the state’s most important industry. Continue reading »