Since 2001, the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame has acknowledged contemporary and historic figures whose vision, creativity, and drive have had a positive and significant impact on the development of Florida as a desirable visitor destination. The award is presented on behalf of the VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors, and the inductee is recognized during the Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism. For more information, please email HallofFame@visitflorida.org.
2026 Nominations are now open!
Nominations are open from April 16 to May 6, 2026. Qualified nominees must be contemporary or historic figures with at least 10 years of service in Florida’s tourism industry. To be considered, candidates must have demonstrated a significant impact on the state’s economy and its residents. Please note that self-nominations are not accepted.
To ensure a streamlined review, we accept only one comprehensive submission per nominee. We encourage you to coordinate with colleagues to submit a single application, as only the first complete entry received will be considered.
The 2026 inductee will be announced at the Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, held September 9–11, 2026 in West Palm Beach.
To begin, you will be asked to provide specific details regarding the nominee's professional contributions and achievements. Before submitting, you may view the Nomination Preview Form to prepare your materials. Once ready, please complete the Official Nomination Submission.
Inducted in 2025:
The 2025 Florida Tourism Hall of Fame inductee is Robert Ripley.
