Sunshine Matters

We all know tourism is the state’s No. 1 industry and that every 85 visitors support one Florida job.  With the release of the latest employment data from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, here are some new stats you may not know: Continue reading »

I am proud to announce that Toni Caracciolo and Samantha Padgett were officially confirmed as members of VISIT FLORIDA’s Board of Directors during Friday’s Enterprise Florida board meeting. Having already been approved by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Toni and Samantha will fill seats vacated by two retiring board members. Continue reading »

I am pleased to announce that VISIT FLORIDA has selected our new leadership to serve on the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and industry committees.  More than 220 VISIT FLORIDA Partners, including some of the industry’s foremost experts, have been selected to represent the tourism industry for the upcoming term which begins on July 1. Continue reading »

VISIT FLORIDA and Natural North Florida have teamed up to promote the unique nature-based qualities of the North Central Florida region. Through a partnership that began in January and just concluded this week, Natural North Florida representatives were able to help create awareness for the area’s unique boating, camping and adventure vacation spots through participation in seven domestic and international consumer trade shows. Continue reading »

With the start of our new fiscal year beginning July 1, I am proud to announce the 2013-14 leadership who will serve on VISIT FLORIDA’s Executive Committee, Board of Directors and industry committees.  More than 200 partners, including some of the industry’s foremost experts, have been selected to represent the tourism industry for the upcoming term.

Tammy Gustafson, Director of National and Group Sales for Universal Orlando Resort, will take over as the new Chair. Gustafson succeeds Glenn Hastings, Executive Director of the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, who served as Chair during a year in which Florida welcomed a second consecutive record number of visitors, visitor spending and tourism-related employment. Continue reading »