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VISIT FLORIDA Welcome Center Traffic Up 2.2 Percent in 2014

February 25th, 2015 — 1:43pm

Visitation to VISIT FLORIDA’s five Official Florida Welcome Centers – located at I-10, I-75, I-95 , U.S. 231 and in the State Capitol – saw more than 2.5 million visitors in 2014, which is a 2.2% increase over 2013.  When visitors stop at the Welcome Centers, they get both information and a Florida experience.  To make sure the Welcome Centers are always fresh, entertaining and capture the spirit of the Sunshine State, VISIT FLORIDA implements a variety of creative elements, such as Takeovers, Seasonal Festivals, Themed Months and Special Topic Brochures. Continue reading »


David Dodd
Vice President, Visitor Services
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VISIT FLORIDA’s Capitol Welcome Center Enjoys Busy Session

May 7th, 2014 — 9:48am

Spring is always a busy time at our state’s Capitol building, and this season has been no exception.  The Official Florida Welcome Center at the state Capitol has certainly followed suit, working hard to keep up with the hustle and bustle of the legislative session that concluded last Friday. Continue reading »


Billy Robertson
Capitol Welcome Center Manager
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VISIT FLORIDA Marketing Efforts Significantly Influence Travel

April 24th, 2014 — 1:22pm

I am pleased to announce that VISIT FLORIDA’s efforts to market the Sunshine State to visitors around the globe in 2013 had a significant influence on their travel planning decisions.  Results just in from the annual Return on Investment Influencer Study show that, of the surveyed respondents who had been to Florida in the past year, 38 percent were significantly influenced in their decision to visit the state by one or more VISIT FLORIDA marketing initiatives. Continue reading »


Vicki Allen
Research Manager
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Official Florida Welcome Centers Visitation Up 3.2% in 2013

October 24th, 2013 — 10:57am

Visitation to VISIT FLORIDA’s five Official Florida Welcome Centers – located at I-10, I-75, I-95 , U.S. 231 and in the State Capitol – is already at 1.9 million travelers so far in 2013, reflecting a 3.2% increase over the same time period last year.  A big draw for these visitors is always the great travel planning tips our knowledgeable staff have to share and, of course, a free cup of Florida orange or grapefruit juice.  But what brings them back each time they pass through on their way to another fabulous Sunshine State vacation are the interactive displays of quintessential Florida destinations and activities that provide information as well as fun photo ops. Continue reading »


David Dodd
Vice President, Visitor Services
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SunPass Now Sold at Official Florida Welcome Centers

August 13th, 2013 — 11:21am

SunPass electronic tolling transponders can now be purchased at the vending machines at three Official Florida Welcome Centers and an Interstate 4 rest area, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise officials announced today. Continue reading »


David Dodd
Vice President, Visitor Services
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