Industry — Florida

2021 Florida Tourism Industry Awards Announced   HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Yesterday, VISIT FLORIDA announced the recipients of the 2021 Florida Tourism Hall of Fame and Flagler Awards during the annual Florida Governor's Conference on Tourism. Each year, leaders in Florida tourism are chosen by selection committees to receive these prestigious awards.  Florida Tourism Hall of Fame Since 2001, individuals have been chosen annually to be inducted into the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame. This honor, presented by the VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors, recognizes contemporary and historic figures whose vision, creativity and drive have had a positive and significant impact on...

VISIT FLORIDA Announces Florida Welcomed 31.4 Million Travelers in Q2 2021 VISIT FLORIDA’s successful marketing campaigns accelerate Florida’s recovery TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, VISIT FLORIDA announced that preliminary visitation estimates show Florida welcomed a total of 31.7 million travelers from April through June 2021, representing an increase of more than 220 percent over the prior year. Approximately 30.6 million domestic visitors traveled to Florida in Q2, reflecting a 216 percent increase from 2020, and a 6 percent increase from 2019. Over the past year, VISIT FLORIDA had several marketing successes that accelerated tourism’s recovery and positioned Florida as a leading...

19 New Reasons in 2019 to Visit Orlando From Star Wars to Sesame Street, Orlando welcomes new immersive experiences for families and fanatics of all ages. ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando, Theme Park Capital of the World®, will have even more character in 2019 with the launch of new theme park thrills, adventures beyond the theme parks, and all-new places to stay, play and dine. Visitors can get continuous updates on new attractions and planning tips at VisitOrlando.com, the official visitor information source for the destination. NEW THEME PARK THRILLS Orlando theme parks have experienced unprecedented growth within the past five...