Sunshine Matters

I am very proud to share with you that VISIT FLORIDA has been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP).  DMAP is an international accreditation program developed by Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI).  As a global leader in destination marketing standards, DMAI affirmed VISIT FLORIDA as a leadership organization among statewide destination marketing organizations (DMOs).  In addition to obtaining accreditation status, DMAP distinguished VISIT FLORIDA as the first statewide DMO to receive DMAI’s recognition of excellence in best practices.   Continue reading »

Media Coverage Overview – June 24, 2010

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Media coverage reports focus on oil reaching Florida beaches with more significant impact than previously seen.  Media outlets also report on oil spill clean-up efforts. Please see the following highlights from the last 24 hours. Continue reading »

Media Coverage Overview – June 23, 2010

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Below, highlights include a CNN report on Panama City Beach, a decision by NOAA to stop producing an oil spill trajectory map on its website in connection to the Loop Current, and other industry related headlines. Overall, media coverage continues to report that the oil spill has negatively affected Florida’s tourism industry, environment and economy.  Continue reading »

Media Coverage Overview – June 22, 2010

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Overall, media coverage volume on the oil spill has declined slightly since earlier reports.  However, media coverage continues to discuss the negative impacts from the oil spill on Florida’s tourism industry, economy and environment.  Several articles speculate on the economic fallout of the oil spill situation.  Below, see a video report from CNN on the tourism industry’s small business community in Northwest Florida and the impact from the oil spill. Continue reading »

Media Coverage Overview – June 21, 2010

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During the last 48 hours, overall media coverage continued to report on the oil spill and its impact on Florida tourism, the economy and environment.  Some coverage discussed the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort.

In this summary, see video featuring VISIT FLORIDA President and CEO Chris Thompson’s interview with CNBC, and CBS News reports on the Northwest region of Florida during The Early Report. Continue reading »