Sunshine Matters

Throughout the 2014-15 fiscal year, VISIT FLORIDA and our Partners traveled to five key domestic markets for Very Important Planner (VIP) events.  The Florida-themed signature events were held in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York City and Washington D.C. since those markets have a high number of corporate and national association planners that source Florida for meetings and conventions. Continue reading »

I am pleased to announce that VISIT FLORIDA has awarded $456,959 to Florida tourism industry organizations as part of our 2015-2016 grant program.  The grants are given in four program categories, including Advertising Matching Grants; Cultural, Heritage, Rural and Nature Tourism Grants; Minority Convention Grants; and Small Business Grants.  This year, VISIT FLORIDA received 120 applications and was able to award grants to 102 deserving businesses. Continue reading »

Happy New Year!  The Florida tourism industry kicks off the new fiscal year with a tremendous amount of momentum.  Record visitors, record spending and record hospitality industry jobs.  I would like to thank Governor Scott and the entire Florida Legislature for their recognition of the economic impact Florida’s tourism industry brings to the state and their continuing support of public funding for VISIT FLORIDA’s marketing efforts. Continue reading »