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VISIT FLORIDA to Host Florida Seafood Celebration on Nov. 17 in D.C.

November 1st, 2010 — 10:07am

In response to continuous media reports from this past summer’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill, VISIT FLORIDA is working to inform travelers that Florida is open for business and our seafood is delicious.  Seafood is one of the state’s great treasures and, unfortunately, misinformation in the marketplace has had a negative impact on Florida’s seafood industry.

VISIT FLORIDA has established a partnership with the Florida House on Capitol Hill, Florida Department of Agriculture, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Florida Department of Citrus to celebrate Florida’s seafood in our nation’s capital.  Taking place November 17, the Florida Seafood Celebration is designed to celebrate and promote Florida’s famously diverse and delicious range of seafood.  This evening event will be held at Florida House in Washington, D.C. and attended by members of Florida’s congressional delegation, state leaders and other dignitaries.   Continue reading »


Dia Kuykendall
Public Affairs Manager
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Recent Survey Results Help Shed Light on Oil Spill Tourism Impact

August 5th, 2010 — 12:31pm

VISIT FLORIDA has recently received the results of two surveys – a special survey of Conde Nast Traveler subscribers and one of Florida residents.

The survey of Conde Nast Traveler subscribers was conducted via e-mail and was fielded July 13-21.  The results of the survey showed that only 15 percent of respondents said their travel plans were affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Of those, 40 percent were planning to travel to Gulf Coast destinations in the summer and 35 percent were planning to travel in the winter.  The majority of respondents (60 percent) would consider traveling to the Gulf Coast area in the next six months, with South Florida being the most popular destination for future travel plans considered. Continue reading »


Vicki Allen
Research Manager
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