VISIT FLORIDA Praises Governor DeSantis for Supporting Florida’s Tourism Industry in the Framework for Freedom Budget
February 03, 2023
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he is recommending $100 million in recurring funding for VISIT FLORIDA as part of the Framework for Freedom Budget. VISIT FLORIDA estimates that Florida welcomed 35.1 million visitors between July and September 2022, marking a 6.9 percent increase from Q3 2021, and the fifth consecutive quarter of overall visitation surpassing [...]
Read moreVISIT FLORIDA Highlights Incredible Year for Florida Tourism
January 04, 2023
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Today, VISIT FLORIDA highlighted an amazing year for Florida’s tourism industry driven by the efforts of the state’s official tourism marketing corporation. Throughout 2022, VISIT FLORIDA’s marketing initiatives – initiatives that are frequently done in collaborative partnership with local and regional tourism industry partners throughout Florida – have consistently yielded record-breaking visitation growth, and [...]
Read moreVISIT FLORIDA Launches Marketing Campaign for Hurricane Ian Recovery
October 13, 2022
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, VISIT FLORIDA announced the launch of a new marketing campaign to promote tourism to the state following Hurricane Ian. As impacted communities in Southwest Florida recover, the campaign showcases the unaffected areas around the state that are open and ready to welcome visitors now. The campaign features recent footage captured in [...]
Read moreVISIT FLORIDA Coordinates Lodging for Florida NICU Families Affected by Hurricane Ian
October 04, 2022
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Yesterday, VISIT FLORIDA learned of 23 families that evacuated from their homes in Lee County while their infants were in NICU care. The babies were transferred to hospitals in Broward County and their families were in need of nearby housing. Thanks to the Broward hospitality industry, VISIT FLORIDA was able to quickly [...]
Read more2022 Florida Tourism Industry Awards Announced
September 01, 2022
Boca Raton, Fla. – Yesterday, VISIT FLORIDA announced the recipients of the 2022 Florida Tourism Hall of Fame and Flagler Awards. Each year, leaders in Florida tourism are chosen by selection committees to receive these prestigious awards.Florida Tourism Hall of FameSince 2001, individuals have been chosen annually to be inducted into the Florida Tourism Hall [...]
Read moreVISIT FLORIDA Announces FY 2022-23 Tourism Industry Leadership
July 11, 2022
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s official tourism marketing corporation, is proud to present its Board of Directors for the new 2022-23 fiscal year. Comprised of tourism industry experts, VISIT FLORIDA's Board of Directors, along with the members of its committees, provide guidance, input, and insight into the evolution of VISIT FLORIDA programs, processes, and [...]
Read moreNew Data from VISIT FLORIDA Demonstrates Critical Importance of Tourism to Floridians
March 31, 2022
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This week, VISIT FLORIDA launched a new data dashboard to measure the tremendous benefit tourism provides to Florida’s communities. Compiling key metrics from multiple studies, the data shows that revenue generated from tourist spending saves every Florida family over $1,600 in taxes every year. In addition, bed tax revenues collected by counties [...]
Read moreVISIT FLORIDA Announces Florida Huddle and Encounter 2023
January 27, 2022
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, VISIT FLORIDA announced that Florida Huddle and Encounter 2023 will be held February 2 – 4, 2023 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.Florida Huddle is the Sunshine State’s Official Travel Trade Show, showcasing the best of Florida to international and domestic tour operators, wholesalers, and [...]
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