Florida Faces of Travel

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Real faces of the Florida travel industry

These people’s jobs depend on Florida travel - don’t let the state government cut travel promotional funds!

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Debbie Meihls, Executive Director

“Tourism is a vital economic engine that cannot be taken lightly.”

Russell Daws, President/CEO

“Without Visit Florida’s support and tourism, we would not employee the number of employees we currently have.”

Brien Schmauck, Sales Manager

“Smaller towns and cities will struggle.”

Amey Bogdon, Asst. Director of Housekeeping

“Without tourism, we don't have jobs.”

Xuan Tran, Associate Professor

“Tourism has great impacts on education and economics.”

Tracy Stephens, Owner/CEO

“It is more important than ever to keep Florida fresh in the minds of travelers.”

Darlene Plisko, General Manager

“Without tourism our economy would fail.”

Jeff Sherota, Senior Vice President

“VISIT FLORIDA provides the necessary tools and resources for... development.”

Debbie Fiorino, Senior Vice President

“Visit Florida is a vital part of marketing our sunny state to increase visitation and create dream vacations in Florida.”

Tourism industry relies on VISIT FLORIDA

May 3, 2017

President of Gatorland explains: We depend on Visit Florida, Visit Orlando, and Experience Kissimmee, the destination market organizations to bring guests to Central Florida. We don’t have the marketing dollars… Read More

Fight for Florida’s Future

May 3, 2017

“Scott’s ‘Fighting for Florida’s Future’ tour will urge Floridians to contact their lawmakers and urge them to invest in key priorities for Florida’s future.”… Read More

VISIT FLORIDA is the right investment

May 3, 2017

“Visit Florida does more than just run ad campaigns promoting the state as a tourist destination. It’s a PR agency that brings journalists to the state and works to provide… Read More

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