The Florida Attractions Association is committed to engaging elected and regulatory representatives of federal, state and local government to promote and protect the interests of Florida's attraction industry. The resources on this page will assist our members and their employees in our grass-roots effort to improve communication and to advance our advocacy efforts.
Current Issues
Travel Promotion Act of 2007
A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities designed to increase travel in the United States from abroad.
Read the bill.
See the status of Florida's Congressional delegation as bill co-sponsors.
Contact your Congressman if not a co-sponsor.
2008 Florida Legislative Session
Results
Weekly Reports (formerly STUB Reports)
Resources
Attraction Action - A Primer on Engaging Your Government
Advocacy in Action - This advocacy training program was presented by Karen Moore of Moore Consulting Group during 2008 Florida Tourism Day in Tallahassee.
Legislative Do's & Don'ts - Tips for addressing issues with Florida Legislators. Presented by the Partnership for Florida's Tourism.
Join the Partnership for Florida's Tourism
Lobbyist
The FAA has retained the services of Jim Tillman, Florida Legislative Consultants to serve our Association’s interests in Tallahassee. Barbara Tillman provides legislative research and produces bill analysis.
Florida Attractions Committee of Continuous Existence
The Florida Attractions Association’s committee of continuous existence is organized and operated in accordance with written bylaws containing the procedures for election of officers/directors clearly defining the organization membership. The committee is certified by the Department of State, Division of Elections. As part of the application for certification the committee discloses the area of special interest and the affiliated organization which created it. At least 25% of its income must be derived from dues/assessments payable on a regular basis by its membership pursuant to its bylaws.
The purposes of FACCE are:
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.
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.
to assist Florida attractions and others in organizing themselves for effective political action and in carrying out their civic responsibilities.
IAAPA – An Eye on Washington DC
The Florida Attractions Association works cooperatively with the International Association of Theme Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) to monitor and communicate actions of Congress affecting our industry through their Government Relations program.
Links to Additional Resources
These helpful links will provide additional information and assistance in managing your attraction’s government relations program.
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