Master Emerging Trends at the 2017 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show

(Trumbull, CT) – From Sunday, September 10 through Tuesday, September 12, over 8,000 restaurant and foodservice industry professionals will gather for the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show being held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. During this extraordinary three-day event, attendees will find new ideas, new products, and new solutions. The trade show and conference, produced by Urban Expositions and sponsored by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, will offer educational programs, special events, new food products, and equipment and services from over 450+ leading industry suppliers.

“The energy and excitement on the show floor is always fantastic, fueled by all of the special events and seminars, new product announcements and culinary competitions. We invite all professionals in the restaurant and foodservice industry throughout Florida and the Southeast to join us for this important industry event,” said Mike Carlucci, Sr. Vice President, Specialty Shows at Urban Expositions. “We are working closely with the FRLA again this year to create a must-attend event for their members and all buyers of restaurant and foodservice equipment, technology, food products and services where they will have the opportunity to discover many innovative and dynamic new products and services for the industry and attend dozens of special events.”

Highlights for the show include the presentation of the prestigious Torch Award, The Rapid Fire Appetizer Competition, Food Trends Experience, the well-respected ACF Culinary Competitions, Beer, Wine & Spirits Pavilion, Japan Pavilion, Key Buyer Alliance, Education Station, and the FRLA/NRA Bob Leonard Golf Classic. The trade show’s floor will feature 450+ leading restaurant and foodservice vendors and purveyors.

All attendees have access to 30+ free education sessions, part of the Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum, providing the gold-standard, industry-leading educational content that is practical and relevant for today’s foodservice professional. Industry leaders deliver real, applicable business lessons, the latest information on trends and best practices in the market, and their own opinions of what creates success.

The show will be held Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 11am-5pm; Monday, September 11, 2017 from 11am – 5pm; and Tuesday, September 12, 2017 from 11am-4pm.

The 2017 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show is sponsored by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (frla.org). For more information on exhibiting or attending, visit the official Show website at www.flrestaurantandlodgingshow.com. The tradeshow and conference is managed and produced by Urban Expositions, owned by Clarion Events, produces and manages a portfolio of 36 events, serving eight industry sectors including Gift, Souvenir, Art, Aviation, Foodservice, Pet, Auto and Gaming. For more information, visit www.urban-expo.com or visit www.clarionevents.com.

This event has been postponed due to Hurricane Irma. More details to follow.

Florida’s Hospitality Industry Celebrates Governor Scott’s Announcement for Increased Funding for VISIT FLORIDA

(Tallahassee, Fla.) – The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) applauds today’s announcement by Florida Governor Rick Scott recommending a $24 million increase in the state’s investment in VISIT FLORIDA. This funding amount is in addition to the Governor’s $76 million recommendation and would allocate a total of $100 million for the state’s destination marketing corporation in the budget for fiscal year 2017-2018.

“We are extremely grateful for the Governor’s continued leadership and foresight to increase the state’s investment in Florida’s tourism industry. This announcement comes at a critical time when lawmakers are proposing dramatic cuts to VISIT FLORIDA’s budget. Florida’s economy depends on visitors selecting the Sunshine State as their leading destination. By providing VISIT FLORIDA with the tools necessary to boost visitation, we’re injecting tourist spending into local businesses and promoting job creation across all sectors of the state’s economy,” said Carol Dover, President and CEO of the FRLA.

According to the Office of Economic Demographic Research’s Return on Investment study of VISIT FLORIDA, for every $1 the state invests in VISIT FLORIDA, the state sees a $3.20 return. In 2016, Florida welcomed a record number of tourists with 112.8 million visitors to the state.

The FRLA represents and serves more than 10,000 independent and household name members across the state, including hotels, restaurants, theme parks and attractions.

Broward County Hospitality Students and Teachers to be Honored at Gala

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) – The Broward Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) is proud to celebrate schools, instructors and students at its 8th Annual Excellence in Education Gala scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, 2017. The event, designed to support local hospitality education in area high schools, is slated to take place at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale. A total of $30,000 in scholarships will be presented.

The evening’s festivities will also feature Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano and include live musical entertainment by Johnny Sax, and VoicePlay, as seen on NBC’s “The Sing-Off.” A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the FRLA Educational Foundation (FRLAEF).

The FRLAEF provides school-to-career training for 30,000 hospitality students representing more than 250 high schools statewide. Designed to increase the quality and employability of graduates, the program uses an industry-derived curriculum through Florida ProStart and the HTMP. With a focus on the future of Florida’s hospitality industry, these programs allow students to learn and showcase skills that can be used in foodservice and lodging.

The following award winners will be recognized:

ProStart School of the Year

Atlantic Technical High School, Coconut Creek

HTMP School of the Year

Blanche Ely High School, Pompano Beach

ProStart Teacher of the Year

Aruna Lien, Coral Springs High School, Coral Springs

HTMP Teacher of the Year

Mitch Albert, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland

ProStart Scholarship Winners

Lauren Rosengarten, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Gloria Louis, J.P. Taravella High School

Samantha Feinberg, Coral Springs High School

Katherine Cohen, Plantation High School

Mhina John Baptiste, Atlantic Technical High School

HTMP Scholarship Winners

Linda Mujica, South Broward High School

Tashae Munnings, South Broward High School

Julie DeFinis, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Brandon Popescu, South Broward High School

Michael Weisman, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Media is invited to attend this event, details are as follows:

WHAT: FRLA Broward Chapter’s 8th Annual FRLA Broward Excellence in Education Gala

WHO:

Special Guest: Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano

Dinner Entertainment: VoicePlay

Reception Entertainment: Johnny Sax

WHEN:

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

5:00 – 6:30 PM: Reception and Silent Auction

6:30 – 9:00 PM: Dinner and Awards Presentation

WHERE:

Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa

3030 Holiday Drive

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

TICKETS:

$139 Per Person

$49 for Instructors/Principals/Students

$1,600 VIP Reserved Seating (Table of 10)

Tickets can be purchased here. For sponsorship information, click here or contact FRLA Broward Chapter Director, Anne Sallee, at [email protected]. For media RSVP, please contact Erin Power, FRLA Press Secretary at 850.224.2250 x255 or by email at [email protected].

VISIT FLORIDA to Showcase Historic Florida Main Street Communities

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, VISIT FLORIDA announced a new initiative to showcase Florida Main Street communities. In partnership with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) and the Department of State’s Florida Main Street Program, VISIT FLORIDA has begun including these historic Florida communities on the Florida Attractions Finder – a popular online tool where visitors can personalize their Florida experience.

VISIT FLORIDA President & CEO Ken Lawson said, “Florida’s rich culture and historical offerings are some of the biggest reasons why we welcomed a record of nearly 113 million visitors last year. By connecting Florida Main Street communities with the Florida Attractions Finder, we are bridging two successful programs to benefit smaller communities across the state. This program is a great example of the innovative programs that VISIT FLORIDA is known for and another reason why fully funding the organization at $76 million is in Florida’s best interest.”

Florida Main Street aids historic retail districts across Florida in revitalizing their centers of activity and commerce by creating job opportunities, preserving the community’s historic resources, saving tax dollars, and ultimately building a positive image for the community.

Secretary of State Ken Detzner said, “We’re excited to partner with VISIT FLORIDA to provide unique, personalized cultural and historical tourism opportunities for travelers through the Florida Attractions Finder. Our Florida Main Street communities exemplify economic-based historic preservation that draws tourists into our small towns. We’re saving our downtowns so visitors can experience a piece of pure Florida.”

The Florida Attractions Finder is an online resource created by VISIT FLORDA and TripTuner that includes theme parks, farms, wineries, historical districts, and now Main Streets. With 47 Main Streets in Florida, this new feature will give travelers the opportunity to identify an authentic local experience anywhere they vacation. With the ability for users to “dial-in” their personal preferences, the tool is geared to organically increase options for visitors planning their Florida getaway, as well as spotlight local small businesses throughout the state that might otherwise be overlooked. The user experience includes pictures and videos that provide the unique ability to get a feel for the area and its offerings.

President and CEO of the FRLA Carol Dover said, “This exciting new initiative highlights numerous experiences across the state for all visitors to enjoy. The Florida Attractions Finder is a unique tool that showcases many of Florida’s hidden gems and allows travelers to enjoy local fare and flair. VISIT FLORIDA continues to lead its peers in revolutionizing destination marketing. We’re optimistic this partnership will stimulate additional tourist spending, which fuels Florida’s economy and promotes job creation throughout the hospitality industry.”

As part of today’s launch, VISIT FLORIDA has added an initial grouping of eight Main Streets to the Florida Attractions Finder and will continue to work with these communities to highlight additional Main Streets throughout the spring and summer. VISIT FLORIDA will showcase the unique nature of each of these communities to create better reach to visitors coming to Florida. Click the names to view the profiles for the communities already listed on the Florida Attractions Finder which include Ormond, DeLand, St. Cloud, Vilano Beach, Venice, Apalachicola, Stuart and New Port Richey.

To view a presentation VISIT FLORIDA hosted today for Florida Main Street program representatives to learn more about how they can get involved with the Florida Attractions Finder and other VISIT FLORIDA and FRLA programs, please click here. For more details, please contact [email protected].

FINTECH PARTNERS WITH FLORIDA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION

(Tampa, FL) – Fintech announced it has entered into a partnership with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA). This partnership will give Florida restaurateurs, hoteliers, and others in the hospitality industry access to an abundance of profit-building information and services to assist in managing their beverage alcohol businesses. The partnership will also keep customers current with legislative changes, payment laws, and industry trends. Currently processing more than half a million invoices weekly, representing over $25 billion in payments annually, Fintech’s OneSource® solution will provide FRLA members electronic payment for their alcohol invoices as well as valuable analytic purchase reporting, creating better profit-making decisions.

“We are extremely excited to partner with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. Through this partnership we hope to collaborate on multiple initiatives to help our clients and FRLA members grow their business and better serve their patrons,” said Scott Riley, CEO of Fintech.

FRLA is a non-profit hospitality industry trade association. It represents Florida’s number one industry and provides several exclusive services for its members. The organization is the voice for Florida’s hospitality industry, providing legislative advocacy while representing and serving more than 10,000 independent and household name members, suppliers, and theme parks.

“We are absolutely thrilled to join forces with Fintech to provide valuable and meaningful solutions to Florida’s hospitality industry. This innovative partnership will empower Florida’s hoteliers and restaurateurs to streamline their beverage alcohol business. We are confident this momentous opportunity will promote further growth and success in the hospitality industry,” said Carol Dover, President and CEO of FRLA.

Together Fintech and FRLA put a powerhouse of knowledge at your fingertips. The official alliance will position Fintech as a trusted partner of FRLA’s initiatives to both empower and support the restaurant and hospitality industry. With over 135 alcohol distributors utilizing Fintech’s system in Florida (and more than 3,000 distributors nationwide), the relationship is a natural fit to support the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. Through this partnership FRLA members receive exclusive discounts on Fintech’s OneSource solution for their alcohol purchases, starting with a free 30-day trial.

FLORIDA’S LEADING BUSINESS COALITION CELEBRATES COURT RULING AGAINST MIAMI BEACH MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Three leading business organizations celebrate today’s ruling by the 11th Circuit Court in Miami-Dade County invalidating the wage ordinance recently adopted by the City of Miami Beach. The Florida Retail Federation, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association and Florida Chamber of Commerce filed the suit against the ordinance proposing to raise the minimum wage in spite of a state preemption, because it was not valid under section 218.077 F.S. which preempts local minimum wages. The suit was filed by Charles Caulkins of the South Florida law firm Fisher Philips LLC.

“This is great news for Florida retailers and the entire business community, as this ruling does not place an additional mandate on local businesses by requiring Miami Beach business owners to provide wages above what the state has previously established in law,” said R. Scott Shalley, FRF President & CEO. “We thank our coalition partners for their commitment to protecting businesses, and we look forward to doing our part to protect our members and ensure that Florida remains a great location to start and grow a business.”

“We applaud this ruling which preserves the strength of Florida’s tourism-based economy and substantiates our belief that local governments shouldn’t dictate the relationship between an employer and employee. This is a significant win for Florida’s hospitality industry and the 1.4 million employees the tourism industry supports. We hope this ruling will serve as a guiding beacon for the entire nation to follow in limiting regulatory overreach by local governments,” said Carol Dover, President and CEO, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.

“The Florida Chamber of Commerce is focused on creating good jobs and opportunities, and today’s ruling will help ensure that a patchwork of government wage regulations and mandates doesn’t harm job seekers and small businesses from greater opportunities toward prosperity,” said Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

The City of Miami Beach recently passed a city ordinance to raise the minimum wage to $10.31/hour starting January 1, 2018, and increase it $1.00/year until it reaches $13.31 in 2021. FRF and its coalition partners argued that the ordinance disregarded a state statute which established the State of Florida will determine one consistent minimum wage for the entire state. This state statute allows for local government entities to adopt ordinances to exceed this wage for those working or contracting with the local government.

Wellington Weekend to Feature Nashville Songwriters Concert and Emeril’s Florida Season 5 Episode Preview

(Tallahassee, FL.) – As part of the Great Florida Events program, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA), in partnership with VISIT FLORIDA, is thrilled to present a “Wellington Weekend” on March 18-19, 2017. This event is held in conjunction with the 38th annual Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Located in Wellington, Florida, the PBIEC is one of the most recognizable equestrian sporting venues in the United States today. The largest and longest-running equestrian circuit in the world, WEF awards over $9 million in prize money and hosts more than 70 different divisions for competitors of every level in the hunter, jumper and equitation disciplines.

This exquisite equestrian weekend will include acoustic concert performances by Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Aaron Barker and hit Nashville songwriter Danny Myrick at the International Polo Club (IPC) Pavilion. These nationally-renowned songwriters will perform on Sunday, March 19th during the Grand Prix from 1:30 to 3:00 PM at the International Polo Club on the stadium side. Advanced tickets to the Sunday Brunch and Polo Match at the Pavilion may be purchased here.

The weekend’s festivities will also feature an exclusive preview of an Emeril’s Florida Season 5 Episode featuring Chef Emeril Lagasse and Mark Bellissimo at White Horse Fashion Cuisine. The first preview will occur on Saturday evening at 7:00 PM at the WEF before the $130,000 Horseware® Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3*. The second opportunity to watch this special preview will be on Sunday, March 19th between 1:30PM to 3:30PM at the IPC Pavilion.

FRLA and VISIT FLORIDA proudly serve as sponsors of the Gladiator Polo® League presented by the U.S. Polo Association. Gladiator Polo® is the newest extreme sport and was created by IPC. The fast-action 7-game series takes place in an arena at The Coliseum at Equestrian Village.

Click here for a schedule of upcoming Great Florida Events.

Electric Cars Spark Partnership With Florida’s Hospitality Industry

(Tallahassee, Fla.) – As part of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association’s (FRLA) ongoing commitment to sustainability, the organization announced today that it has partnered with Drive Electric Orlando (DEO) and Enterprise Rent A Car to help support and bring attention to America’s largest fleet of rental electric vehicles: Drive Electric Orlando.

“Drive Electric Orlando is a great example of how Florida’s hospitality industry is taking a leadership role in cutting edge areas such as sustainability and green travel,” said Carol Dover, President and CEO of the FRLA. “By giving the millions of visitors that come to Orlando each year the opportunity to try out an electric car in a fun, casual setting, the hospitality industry is helping to speed up the adoption of EV technology nationwide. We’re excited to help bring attention to this unique initiative and make visitors and business travelers aware of another one-of-a-kind experience they can have while visiting Orlando. We hope to see EV rentals eventually be available statewide.”

Drive Electric Orlando is a groundbreaking partnership between Orlando rental car agencies, hotels, and tourist attractions designed to offer vacationers and business travelers an exciting and convenient opportunity to use an eco-friendly car during their next trip.

As part of the partnership FRLA will promote the utilization of DEO’s electric rental cars amongst their 10,000 member restaurants and hotels across the state, and provide their members with “ride and drive” opportunities to try out electric cars at official events. The partnership between Drive Electric Orlando and the FRLA will also help bring attention across the state to the work being done by the hospitality industry to protect the environment and give customers more sustainable choices when they travel.

A number of FRLA members are key supporters of the Drive Electric Orlando program, offering EV renters special perks; everything from preferred parking spaces to free EV charging. A full description of all the “plug in perks” that renters get with Drive Electric Orlando may be found here.

2017 Florida Tourism Day in Tallahassee Recognizes State’s No. 1 Industry

(Tallahassee, Fla.) – Tourism leaders are set to gather in Tallahassee for Florida Tourism Day on Tuesday, March, 14, 2017. Each year, the Partnership for Florida’s Tourism hosts the event to educate the legislature, media and Floridians on the significant role tourism plays in the success of our state’s economy. This year, Florida Tourism Day anticipates nearly 600 industry attendees.

Per VISIT FLORIDA, in 2016 Florida set another record in tourism by welcoming the highest number of visitors in the state’s history with 112.8 million visitors. This is the sixth consecutive record year for visitation to Florida, exceeding the previous high of 106.6 million in 2015 by 5.9 percent.

Ten statewide organizations are scheduled to participate in the 2017 Florida Tourism Day event and will host a downtown nighttime celebration that is open to the public at a cost of $15.00 per person for food, beverages, and entertainment. The street party begins at 5:00 PM at the corner of Adams Street and College Avenue will feature Billy Dean, Chloe Channell and Jason Pritchett playing at the outdoor event. Find a list of vendors and more details here.

Participating organizations include: Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations, Florida Association of Museums, Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, Florida Attractions Association, Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Florida Sports Foundation, Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association, U.S. Travel Association and VISIT FLORIDA.

“Florida Tourism Day is an opportunity for industry leaders to highlight the pivotal role that tourism plays in our state’s economic growth. During this year’s event, the industry is celebrating six years of consecutive, record-breaking visitation growth with recent announcement of 112.8 million visitors in 2016. These numbers clearly demonstrate the power of tourism marketing and it’s essential that our lawmakers continue to invest in the state’s number one industry. Not only do our hotels and restaurants rely on tourist spending to support their employees, the overall health of Florida’s economy depends on visitors selecting the Sunshine State as their leading destination,” said Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.

“At VISIT FLORIDA, we are focused on increasing the value we provide to Floridians by enhancing transparency and accountability at our organization. With Florida tourism breaking more records in 2016, it has never been more important to successfully market our state and remain competitive across the globe. We look forward to continuing to communicate that Florida is the world’s No. 1 travel destination,” said Ken Lawson, President and CEO of VISIT FLORIDA.

“For many Floridians, tourism represents much more than an industry; it’s a livelihood. One job is supported for every 76 visitors to our state. As a partner in the 2017 Florida Tourism Day event, the Florida Attractions Association aims to shed light on the positive economic impact of our state’s diverse attractions,” said Bill Lupfer, President and CEO of the Florida Attractions Association.

“Thanks to VISIT FLORIDA’S strong and successful marketing efforts, Florida has seen record growth in the number of visitors coming to the State. This growth has had a direct positive impact on The Florida RV Park and Campground Industry. RV Park and Campground owners from all over Florida are also experiencing a record number of guests visiting their properties and for the first time in many years they are hiring new employees and expanding their parks to meet the demand. There is no question that tourism and a strong VISIT FLORIDA is the key to continued economic growth in Florida,” said Bobby Cornwell, President and CEO of the Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds.

“Every day, cities and counties across our state benefit from the tourism marketing efforts of Florida’s destination marketing organizations and VISIT FLORIDA. That’s why it is so important for Florida to protect the current uses of the Tourist Development Tax and maintain VISIT FLORIDA’s funding,” said Robert Skrob, Executive Director of the Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations.

“With growing visitation numbers and tourism-related employment, it’s clear that tourism and tourism marketing are major economic drivers for Florida. The Florida Association of Museums looks forward to another year of increased visitation, visitor spending and job creation in the tourism industry,” said Malinda Horton, Executive Director of the Florida Association of Museums.

“Sports and recreation represent a $57 billion industry in Florida, attracting over 16 million out-of-state visitors each year. We are major contributors to Florida’s tourism industry, and I am excited to join with other industry leaders to recognize and celebrate the positive impact that tourism has on our state year-round,” said John Webb, President of the Florida Sports Foundation.

“The Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association is proud to advocate for Florida’s No. 1 industry through the 2017 Florida Tourism Day event participation. By promoting the importance of tourism and hospitality as well as the tremendous economic impact realized by communities statewide, we can help protect Florida’s economy and the 1.4 million Floridians employed by the tourism industry,” said Denis Hanks, Executive Director of the Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association.

“Food is a big part of the travel experience, and Florida cattle ranchers are dedicated to making sure the highest-quality beef is produced in a sustainable way. The 2016 Florida Tourism Day event allows us to bring attention to Florida’s cattle industry, which is among the 10 largest in the nation, making it a top industry for our state alongside tourism,” said Jim Handley, Executive Director of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association.

“Florida Tourism Day always gives travel leaders from across the state a chance to celebrate how our industry strengthens the Florida economy and creates more than 1.4 million jobs. But this year bears even more significance, because it is a day to send a strong message of ‘no’ to lawmakers who propose drastically reducing the state’s investment in tourism marketing. By coming to Tallahassee in great numbers, we will show elected officials how many small, family-owned businesses and their employees will feel the greatest impact from a major funding cut to VISIT FLORIDA,” said Roger Dow, President and CEO, U.S. Travel Association

Tourism Leaders to Gather in Tallahassee for 2017 Florida Tourism Day on March 14

(Tallahassee, Fla.) –The Partnership for Florida’s Tourism is proud to present Florida Tourism Day on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in Tallahassee. Nearly six hundred tourism and hospitality leaders from across the state will convene for a daylong event designed to educate the legislature, media and Floridians about the importance of Florida’s tourism industry. Ten statewide organizations are participating in the effort and will be hosting a downtown celebration that evening.

In 2016, Florida set another record in tourism by welcoming the highest number of visitors in the state’s history with 112.8 million visitors. This is the sixth consecutive record year for visitation to Florida, exceeding the previous high of 106.6 million in 2015 by 5.9 percent.

Beginning at 5:00pm at the corner of Adams Street and College Avenue, the Tourism Day Street Party will feature live musical entertainment by Billy Dean, Chloe Chanell and Jason Pritchett and emceed by Big Woody Hayes and Cash of the Mornings w/Cash & Woody radio show on 103-1 The Wolf. Admission to the street party is $15 per person, which includes two drink tickets and street party access. Find a list of vendors and more details here.

WHAT

Florida Tourism Day

Program and Lunch, Legislative Appointments, and Street Party

WHEN

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Program and Lunch

1:00 – 5:00 PM: Legislative Appointments

5:00 – 8:00 PM: Street Party

5:30 PM: FRLA Headquarters Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

WHERE

Program and Lunch:

Donald L. Tucker Civic Center Exhibit Hall

505 West Pensacola Street

Tallahassee, FL 32301

Street Party:

Corner of Adams Street and College Avenue, Tallahassee

PARTNERS:

Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations

Florida Association of Museums

Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds

Florida Attractions Association

Florida Cattlemen’s Association

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association

Florida Sports Foundation

Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association

U.S. Travel Association

VISIT FLORIDA

About the Partnership for Florida’s Tourism

The Partnership for Florida’s Tourism began in 2006 as a grassroots coalition designed to raise awareness of the importance of tourism and increase public funding of tourism marketing. Key stakeholders in the tourism industry have joined in this effort. The Partnership consists of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Florida Attractions Association, Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations and VISIT FLORIDA. For additional information, please go to TourismWorksforFlorida.org.