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Airbnb and VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s official tourism marketing corporation, are partnering to launch a campaign aimed at bolstering recovery of the state’s tourism industry and encouraging people to safely explore the Sunshine State. [Read more…] about Airbnb and VISIT FLORIDA partner to help tourism recover in the Sunshine State
In his Florida Politics column yesterday, Peter Schorsch encouraged the Florida House of Representatives to reauthorize VISIT FLORIDA for more than just one year. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Mr. Speaker, COVID-19 should end the war on VISIT FLORIDA
Destinations Florida, the unifying voice representing Florida’s destination marketing organizations, today delivered Valentine’s Day cards to members of the Florida Legislature warning them of the risks associated with eliminating VISIT FLORIDA. [Read more…] about Valentines Warn Florida Legislators About Dangers of Eliminating VISIT FLORIDA
In a recent piece shared with the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Virginia Haley, 2020 VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors Chair and Destinations Florida member, provides further evidence of why tourism promotion is crucial to our state’s success and why VISIT FLORIDA must be fully funded and reauthorized. [Read more…] about VISIT FLORIDA Board Chair to Leaders: Tourism Matters, But We Have to Fight for It
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the launch of a new military-friendly travel section on VISIT FLORIDA’s website, visitflorida.com/military. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis & VISIT FLORIDA Launch New Website for Service Members and Their Families
Florida Politics recently conducted an in-depth interview with Virginia Haley, president of Visit Sarasota County and chair of VISIT FLORIDA, regarding the need for tourism promotion at the state and local levels. [Read more…] about VISIT FLORIDA chair talks value of tourism promotion
In an effort to promote tourism and visitation to the Sunshine State, Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the launch of a new VISIT FLORIDA eco-friendly travel hub on VISITFLORIDA.com. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces New VISIT FLORIDA Eco and Sustainable Travel Hub
“We were disheartened today to hear that the more than 30-percent cut to funding of VISIT FLORIDA means they will have to cut payroll by more than $3 million, resulting in personnel cuts and job losses. [Read more…] about Statement by FADMO regarding looming job cuts at VISIT FLORIDA
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If lawmakers phase out Florida’s tourism marketing program, VISIT FLORIDA, it could greatly diminish the employability skills training ground the tourism and hospitality industry provide, putting greater strain on small businesses to identify and hire employees with needed workforce skills, the Florida Chamber of Commerce said today. [Read more…] about Phasing Out VISIT FLORIDA Could Diminish Florida’s Leading Workforce Skills Training Ground Worsening Small Business Owners Access to Employees with Employability Skills
