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Funding Tourism Marketing - Visit Florida

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:46:54 GMT

The Attractions Industry in our state understands why Florida needs to invest in tourism marketing now more than ever!

We need you to take action now to ensure adequate state funding for Visit Florida. Please get involved and let your elected officials know how you feel about funding for Visit Florida.

Click here for the Florida Partnership for Tourism's Legislative Toolkit. The resources available in the kit will educate you and give you the tools you need to participate and let your voice be heard during Session.

Tourism is key to reviving Florida's economy!

Government Relations

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:45:02 GMT

Legislative Action Center Priority FAA Issues Issues Tracking Funding for Visit Florida Florida State Legislative Directory Find my Representative Member Search Leadership Committees and Councils State Agencies Communications Writing your Representative Calling Your Representative Contact the News Media - Extensive contact list of Florida Newspapers, Political Publications, Online Services, Magazines, Television Stations, Radio Stations and News Services 2010 Election Primary Election – August 24, 2010 (voter registration deadline July 26, 2010) General Election – November 2, 2010 (voter registration deadline October 4, 2010) Register to Vote

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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:03:01 GMT

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS January 2010 Primary Attraction Tourism Associate Supplier Associate DMO Associate Supplier Associate December 2009 Primary Attraction Supplier Associate Supplier Associate Supplier Associate Supplier Associate Third Thursday at Three is an exclusive benefit of Florida Attractions Association membership. For dial-in instructions, please RSVP to Donaldson@FloridaAttractions.org. Resources from this series of teleconferences are available here. Thanks to the Hosts of the 2010 Attraction Regional Forums 2010 Strategic Partners

Newspaper Clips - Friday, March 5, 2010

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:23:10 GMT

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Newspaper Clips - Thursday, March 5, 2010

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:22:23 GMT

Alachua County Today launches new Web site (Alachua County Today © 03/04/2010) OUR NEW SITE CAN BE REACHED going to http://www.AlachuaCountyToday.com ALACHUA – After nearly a year in development, Alachua County Today is launching a new online edition. The new AlachuaCountyToday.com has a sleeker and more interactive design, said Alachua County Today Managing Editor Bryan Boukari. It’s easier to navigate and packed with features. Alachua C... Music and strawberries abound at Florida Strawberry Fest (Bradenton Herald © 03/04/2010) jholmes@bradenton.com The 75th annual Florida Strawberry Festival isn’t just about strawberries. It’s also about strawberry shortcake and music. The 11-day event kicks off today in nearby Hillsborough County’s Plant City. The county has more than 5,000 acres of strawberries planted annually in the area, and for 75 years, the strawberry season celebration has been one o... Zoo exhibit for polar bears still on ice...

Newspaper Clips - Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:54:45 GMT

Lender’s foreclosure proceedings forced Sawgrass Marriott into Chapter 11 (Florida Times-Union © 03/03/2010) Although the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa lost some business last year because of the recession, the resort did operate profitably in 2009. But an abrupt decision by the resort’s lender to foreclose on the property, rather than continue negotiating a debt restructuring, forced its owners into bankruptcy, according to court filings. RQB Resort LP and RQB Development LP, two Irish invest... County ups tourist tax by 2 cents (Gainesville Sun © 03/03/2010) (Registration Required) The County Commission unanimously approved an increase in the county tourist tax Tuesday evening and may pledge some of the funds it will generate toward the construction of a youth baseball complex in Newberry before considering the other projects competing for money. Effective May 1, the county's tourism or bed tax will rise from three cents on the dollar to five cents on...

Newspaper Clips - Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:20:41 GMT

Exhibit depicts lost world (Daytona Beach News-Journal © 03/02/2010) The 1930s-era diver's suit with the bubble helmet and hose sits outside a roadside shop adorned with coral, sponges and a large sea turtle shell. But all is not kitchiness and light in Curios of the Sea, Palm Beach. In the center of the painting lurks a dark doorway and within the misty gloom, a chic couple buys trinkets to take back home. Even as painters like Winfield Clime chronicled t... Lawmakers prepare for more cutting (Daytona Beach News-Journal © 03/02/2010) Florida will be ringing in a new legislative session Tuesday, but what you hear from Tallahassee may sound like an echo of last year. With expenses rising faster than revenues, lawmakers are bracing for two months of scrutinizing every agency and program in hopes of finding cuts -- a session that has House Speaker Larry Cretul echoing Yogi Berra when he called it deja vu all over again. Sure... Leaders aim to save state's space sector...

Newspaper Clips - Monday, March 1, 2010

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:00:53 GMT

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 100th year (Miami Herald © 03/01/2010) (Registration Required) TIME TRAVEL: The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce has grown with Fort Lauderdale over the years. Its progress is reflected in its headquarters which has expanded to occupy a modern building, above right, to cater to its 1,400 members. In 1910, before Broward was a county, a handful of businessmen from the New River community -- likely including Frank Stranahan, who ran a trading post ... Southwest ponders Caribbean flights (Orlando Sentinel © 03/01/2010) (Registration Required) Southwest Airlines says Orlando could factor into its expansion plans if the airline decides to add destinations in the Caribbean. Southwest, the busiest carrier at Orlando International Airport, currently flies only to domestic destinations. But according to Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly, in Orlando last week for a staff briefing at SeaWorld, Orlando could...

Newspaper Clips - Friday, February 26, 2010

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:11:42 GMT

New tourism numbers a surprise in Collier (ABC Channel 7 Lee County © 02/26/2010) NAPLES: If you've noticed a little extra competition for your favorite table lately, you're not alone. The Collier County Convention and Visitors Bureau reports an eight-percent increase in total January visitors compared to the same time last year. Not only are visitors up, they're also spending about five-percent more. What really has the attention of tourism leader... Pet the bamboo sharks at the Jacksonville zoo without fear (Florida Times-Union © 02/26/2010) On the surface, opening a shark-petting attraction at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens makes about as much sense as letting zoo visitors wrestle with the gorillas or ride on the lions. But, starting this weekend, people visiting the zoo can indeed pet sharks. The zoo's Stingray Bay attraction, where you can pet stingrays in a 17,000-gallon tank, is adding bamboo sharks. Bamboo sharks are some of... Major makeover set for Daytona Beach...

2010 Legislative Session Preview (Third Thursday @ Three - November 19, 2009)

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:07:52 GMT

Audio Archive Panel: Mark Brisson Director of Marketing Fun Spot Attractions Mark Brisson has had a varied career, which includes marketing, sales, a radio announcer, a Sign Language interpreter, and working for the National Shakespeare Company in NYC. As the Director of Marketing for Fun Spot Attractions in Central Florida, Mark has seen that business grow by 300% during his 7 years there. Twice, he has won the Brass Ring Award from IAAPA for advertising. For three years he was a session speaker at the IAAPA International Marketplace convention. He was the keynote speaker at the Ontario Attractions Association convention in 2008. He is the Treasurer of the Orlando Fun Partners (a coalition of 12 second-tier attractions), Founding member of FACO (Florida Amusement Co-Operative), a board member of the International Drive Chamber of Commerce, board member of the Osceola Resort Area Council, advisory board member for the Orlando Christian Chamber and a published playwright. Married...

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:06:21 GMT

2010 Legislative Session Preview
(Third Thursday @ Three - February 18, 2009)
Audio Archive

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:02:55 GMT

2010 Sponsorship opportunities The Florida Attractions Association holds several events throughout the year to bring together Florida’s attraction industry executives for the purpose of providing opportunities for education, discussion, and the exchange of ideas. Sponsorship of these events provides a unique opportunity for service providers to show support and involvement in this critical segment of our state’s economy. These sponsorships are also an excellent opportunity to build recognition within the attractions industry community. The FAA appreciates our sponsors and is committed to allowing ample time during events for attendees to visit with sponsors in order to build relationships and maximize branding opportunities. Let us customize a sponsorship package that will fit your needs perfectly. Contact us at 850.222.2885 with questions or for more information 2010 Annual Conference & Trade Show May 26 – 28, 2010 in Saint Augustine Sponsorship Levels...

3rd Thursday @ 3 - Teleconference Series

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:13:28 GMT

Panalists and Resources

Thursday, October 15, 2009

What To Do About the Flu

Thursday, November 19, 2009
Groups Tours - Trends and Outlook for Your Attraction

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Human Resources-Quality Staffing During Economic Woes

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Per Caps: Raising In-Park Revenue

Thursday, February 18, 2010

2010 Legislative Session Preview

2010 Election

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:12:13 GMT

Primary Election – August 24, 2010 (voter registration deadline July 26, 2010)
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Florida Attractions Committee of Continuous Existence

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:10:08 GMT

The purposes of the COMMITTEE are:

(1) To promote and strive for the improvement of government by encouraging and stimulating Florida attractions and others to take a more active and effective part in governmental affairs.

(2) To encourage Florida attractions and others to understand the nature and actions of their government, as to important political issues, and as to the records of officeholders and candidates for elective office.

(3) To assist Florida attractions and others in organizing themselves for effective political action and in carrying out their civic responsibilities.

(4) To do any and all things necessary or desirable for the attainment of the purposes stated above.

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2010 Newsletters

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:44:47 GMT

Feb. 2010 News from the Florida Attractions Association

Our Staff

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:57:39 GMT

Bill Lupfer, President & CEO
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Mike Donaldson, CMP; Manager - Member Services
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Kathy Rolfs, Manager of Communications
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Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:11:56 GMT

Attraction Trends Report Complimentary Subscription for 2010 Association offers complimentary benefit for participating Primary Attractions The Florida Attractions Association is pleased to offer you the opportunity to participate in the Attraction Trends Report program for the full year 2010. The enhanced, monthly Attraction Trends Reports include not only a monthly percentage change for the state and its six regions, but also a year-to-date percentage change for the state and the six regions. Participating Attractions that report their attendance data to the Association office on a timely basis, receive complimentary monthly Attraction Trends Reports sent to you via e-mail. The Attraction Trends Report program is voluntary and is an exclusive benefit offered to our Primary Attraction members. It provides attraction industry leaders valuable information on attraction business trends in your region and across the state. It is a helpful tool to use in making important...

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:10:23 GMT

Attraction Trends Report Renewal Notice for 2010 Association offers complimentary benefit for participating Primary Attractions The Florida Attractions Association is pleased to offer you the opportunity to renew your participation in the Attraction Trends Report program for the full year 2010. The monthly Attractions Trends Reports include not only a monthly percentage change for the state and its six regions, but also a year-to-date percentage change for the state and the six regions. Participating Attractions that report their attendance data to the Association office on a timely basis, receive complimentary monthly Attraction Trends Reports sent to you via e-mail. The Attraction Trends Report program is voluntary and is an exclusive benefit offered to our Primary Attraction members. It provides attraction industry leaders valuable information on attraction business trends in your region and across the state. It is a helpful tool to use in making important business...

Per Caps: Raising In-Park Revenue

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:30:41 GMT

Audio Archive Panel: Jon Pake Director of Operations Gatorland Jon Pake has been the Director of Operations at Gatorland since 1996. He is responsible for Retail, Food and Beverage, Photo, and Vending for the park. Jon Pake received a BA in Business Administration from Central Michigan University and an AA in Business from Saint Clair County Community College. Previous Retail management experience includes the Gap, Mass Brothers and Surreys Menswear. Jon taught Marketing for 6 years in Tampa area high schools as well as coaching basketball. Andrew Hertz Executive Vice President/General Manager Miami Seaquarium Andrew Hertz is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Miami Seaquarium. In his 14 years at the park his responsibilities have included being the Marketing Director and the Manager of Retail Operations prior to becoming General Manager in 2003. In addition to his duties at the park, Andrew serves Florida’s tourism community as the...

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Per Caps: Raising In-Park Revenue

2010 Legislative Session Preview
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