April 3rd, 2013 — 3:00pm
I’m pleased to share that today, VISIT FLORIDA unveiled its redesigned VISITFLORIDA.com website as part of the state’s week-long events focused on Florida’s 500th anniversary. Already one of the most popular destination marketing organization websites in the country with more than 20 million page views in 2012, VISIT FLORIDA’s new site leverages current technology trends to provide an easily navigable experience for users that celebrates Florida’s rich travel planning opportunities. Continue reading »
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February 18th, 2013 — 10:43am
I am pleased to share with you the following press release that was sent out today by the Governor’s Press Office:
Governor Scott announced today that according to preliminary estimates* released by VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – 89.3 million visitors came to Florida in 2012, an increase of 2.3 percent over 2011. This represents a record year for visitation to Florida, exceeding the previous high of 87.3 million in 2011. The number of direct travel-related jobs in 2012 was also a record high, with 1,030,600 Floridians employed in the tourism industry. Continue reading »
Will Seccombe
President & CEO
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January 31st, 2013 — 4:56pm
Below please find a press release that VISIT FLORIDA sent to the media this afternoon after Governor Scott unveiled his proposed 2013-2014 budget.
Governor Scott Recommends Increased Funding for VISIT FLORIDA
2013-2014 Proposed Budget Allocates $75 Million for Tourism Marketing Efforts
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 31, 2013) – Today, Governor Scott announced his proposed budget for 2013-2014. The Governor recommended that VISIT FLORIDA receive $75 million in public funding to support statewide tourism marketing efforts for the coming year. The recommendation represents a 39 percent increase over last year’s allocation. Continue reading »
Will Seccombe
President & CEO
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January 25th, 2013 — 3:38pm
I am proud to announce that VISIT FLORIDA has acquired Florida Huddle. The event, which has been operating for 37 years, is the longest running travel trade show in Florida where suppliers from around the state meet directly with domestic and international buyers of travel and travel media. The formal announcement was made today during a press conference at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort in St. Augustine as part of Florida Huddle 2013. Continue reading »
Eileen Forrow
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
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November 27th, 2012 — 11:54am
Today, VISIT FLORIDA is proud to announce the selection of Will Seccombe as its new President and CEO. Will, our Chief Marketing Officer since 2008, has been serving as the Acting President and CEO since Chris Thompson’s departure to head Brand USA. Today’s unanimous vote by the VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors to have Will become Chris’ permanent replacement is the culmination of a deliberate process by a six-member executive search committee in concert with the national recruiting firm SearchWide. Continue reading »
Glenn Hastings
Chair, VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors
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