Articles for Florida Attractions Association

The Florida Attractions Association's Priority Issues for Florida's 2010 Legislative Sesssion

Dear Travel Colleague: It's time to toast the entire travel community: we've achieved an extraordinary feat with passage of the Travel Promotion Act. While travel promotion isn't a panacea for our international inbound travel issues - welcoming more visitors also requires continued improvement in visa and entry processes - this is the biggest commitment our government has made to support international travel to our country and the clearest indication to date that Congress is ...

Please help the Florida Attractions Association by completing a survey about our 3rd Thursday at 3 teleconference series. Simply click here to be directed to the survey. We value your opinion and are here to serve you. Thank you for taking a few minutes to answer our questions. Third Thursday at Three is an exclusive benefit of Florida Attractions Association membership. Resources from this series of teleconferences are available here.

Registration is Now Open! Each year during legislative session we encourage Florida Attractions Association members to travel to Tallahassee from throughout the state to spend a day at the Capitol to discuss important issues with legislators. This is your opportunity to meet and interact with your state representatives, be a part of the political process and let your voice be heard. Registration for Florida Tourism Day is now open. Please click here ...

Scouts Study Restoration and Maintenance of Rare and Vintage Aircraft to Earn Aviation Merit Badges

Guests Clamoring to Search for Spirits of Aviation Past Invited to Tour Fantasy of Flight’s “Haunted” Hangar on Two New Dates: Feb. 20 and March

Join Chairman of the Board Mark McHugh (President/CEO, Gatorland); Chairman-Elect Andrew Hertz (Vice President/General Manager, Miami Seaquarium); Will Seccombe, Chief Marketing Officer, VISIT FLORIDA; and Bill Lupfer, President/CEO, Florida Attractions Association for a day of discovery, relevant information, and strategic insight! Presidents, CEO’s, Executive Directors, General Managers, Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers and other industry leaders will benefit from ...

U.S. Travel Quick Links > Home Member Services Public Affairs Research Meetings International Dec. 30, 2009 As 2009 comes to a close, the U.S. Travel Association would like to wish its members, partners, and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on ...

Click Here for Details SPONSORED BY December 21, 2009 Hello [firstname], Welcome to the Florida Attractions Association newsletter of upcoming events, articles, jobs and more from our membership. Calendar Events Articles Releases Exclusive FAA Member BenefitComplimentary Staff Research StudyConducted by Florida State University Click Here for Details Calendar Events Attraction Regional Forum - ...

Join us for the 11th Annual Attraction Regional Forum (previously Backyard Forum) an exclusive member benefit for Attraction Members only. Click below for more information. SPONSORED BY

Are you wondering how to hire and retain a quality staff for your business? Join our panel of seasoned human resource professionals for a conversation on hiring, retaining, and motivating a quality staff during this period of economic uncertainty, high unemployment and underemployment. This teleconference is designed for human resource professionals, CEOs, Vice Presidents, Directors, Owners, General Managers, Operations Managers, Food and Beverage Managers, Retail Managers, Guest Services ...

U.S. Travel Quick Links > Home Member Services Public Affairs Research Meetings International Dec. 2, 2009 Travel Industry Must Deliver Value, Consumer Demand Flat from Travel Agent Central An estimated 53 percent of all U.S. households are planning at least one leisure trip between now and April 2010, down slightly from the 56 percent who stated the same intention in October 2008, according to the ...

Dear Travel Colleague: As we settle in to give thanks, I want to express my gratitude for all you do to advance and support the power of travel. While we continue to endure an unstable economic environment, our industry has united in a way never before seen, quieted political attacks on meetings, events and incentives and generated newfound support for the value of travel. Today's New York Times includes an excellent article (below) on the value of meetings and events, ...

Request for Proposal to Host an Attraction Regional Forum at your Attraction The popular Attraction Regional Forums are returning for January 2010. Your attraction now has an opportunity to bid on hosting an upcoming Attraction Regional Forum (formerly known as Backyard Forums) at your location. Please make note of the deadline and follow the guidelines listed below. See the link below for the 2010 Attraction Regional Forum agenda for your area, including date of ...

Research Review EXAMINING CURRENT INDUSTRY TRENDS According to dozens of experts speaking at U.S. Travel's Marketing Outlook Forum last week, the economy is officially expanding again, promising brighter days ...

October 30, 2009 Hello [firstname], Welcome to the Florida Attractions ...

(Sarasota FL, October 23, 2009): The Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice has awarded $90,863 to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Grant funding will underwrite the cost of adding resources and infrastructure needed to support future Gardens fundraising initiatives. Selby Gardens’ Board of Trustees recently hired Ann Logan, former executive director of the Sarasota Ballet, as chief development officer. Ms. Logan brings in-depth experience in development systems, board recruitment and ...

October 11, 2009 Hello [firstname], Welcome to the Florida Attractions ...

September 16, 2009 Welcome to the Florida Attractions Association newsletter of upcoming events, articles, ...

Transportation Museums and Historic Preservation at Risk - Please Call Your Senators NOW!!! Sept. 15, 2009 - Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) have filed three amendments to the FY10 Transportation Appropriations bill (H.R. 3288) that would block funding for transportation museums and threaten historic preservation efforts. The amendments: Amendment No. 2372, as filed, says, "None of the funds made available by this Act may be used for a ...