Sunshine Matters

In conjunction with the 46th Annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, fifteen tourism industry professionals teamed up to participate in a corporate social responsibility (CSR)  activity.  The event, sponsored by Successful Meetings and Meetings & Conventions Magazine, took place at Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, Florida. 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 »

I am proud to share that today VISIT FLORIDA announced the launch of a major fall brand campaign focused on targeting young and mature child-free travelers.  The announcement was made during a presentation at our 46th Annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism.  While fall has historically been slightly softer in terms of visitation, individual visitor spending for that period is the highest – with an average of $133 per person per day.  Research indicates that if just 20 percent of the state’s visitors were to stay one more day, Florida’s economy would benefit from a nearly $2 billion spending increase. Continue reading »

Now in its 46th year, the annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism is coming up September 11-13.  In just two weeks at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, attendees can count on being inspired, engaged, energized and educated by some of the tourism industry’s top thinkers – and receive business insights that lead to big ideas.  Here’s what some of this year’s speakers will be talking about: Continue reading »

Attendee registration for the 46th Annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism is now open.  This year, VISIT FLORIDA’s signature event and Florida’s premier educational conference for the tourism industry, will be held September 11 – 13 at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando. Continue reading »