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.”

Visit Florida gets full funding

June 13, 2017

“US Travel Association president and CEO Roger Dow said: “We’re grateful to Gov. Scott and to the millions of Floridians whose livelihoods depend on travel for this hard-fought outcome that… Read More

Fight for Visit Florida pays off

June 12, 2017

“The House and Senate agreed Friday to a series of last-day deals that included providing $76 million for Visit Florida, up from $25 million approved last… Read More

Visit Florida keeps its funding

June 12, 2017

“The House and Senate agreed Friday to a series of last-day deals that included providing $76 million for Visit Florida, up from $25 million approved last month during the… Read More

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