Sunshine Matters

VISIT FLORIDA recently participated in U.S. Travel Association’s 48th Annual IPW held in New Orleans.  This event, which is the largest single generator of travel to the U.S., brings travel professionals from every corner of the country—including representatives of hotels, destinations, attractions, museums, amusement parks and other travel businesses—together with the world’s top international tour operators and wholesalers that send travelers to the U.S. Continue reading »

When Emeril Lagasse selected the 13 Florida chefs who would be featured during the Taste of Emeril’s Florida event on September 16 in St. Petersburg, those of us planning the program began to salivate.  The chefs represented Florida’s diverse culinary scene, including both the familiar and the unexpected. Continue reading »

This week, VISIT FLORIDA and our Florida Ambassador Emeril Lagasse wrapped up the third season of “Emeril’s Florida.”  Having quickly become one of the top-rated television shows on the Cooking Channel and Food Network, “Emeril’s Florida” features the high energy celebrity host as he explores dining, entertainment and travel opportunities on location throughout the Sunshine State.  Continue reading »

Now in its second year, the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival is an annual charity event held to raise funds for the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, which benefits Northwest Florida youth in need.  Taking place this weekend, the event features wine producers, top chefs, food seminars, cooking demonstrations and live entertainment. Continue reading »

“Emeril’s Florida” has quickly become a top-rated television show on both the Cooking Channel and Food Network featuring the high energy celebrity host Emeril Lagasse as he explores dining, entertainment and travel opportunities on location throughout the Sunshine State.  Now in its second year, VISIT FLORIDA is proud to continue our partnership with Emeril to showcase the fantastic food, history and physical beauty that makes Florida such an incredible visitor destination. Continue reading »