Experience Kissimmee

Congratulations to Emily Jane Johnston for winning the Visit USA Award for Best Social Media Coverage! We had the pleasure of hosting Emily in March 2023 as part of our UK Press Trip, highlighting the luxury side of Kissimmee. The VISIT USA ASSOCIATION (UK) welcomed media back for the second year of in-person Media Awards, celebrating journalists who have explored the USA coast to coast over the past twelve months. The awards ceremony was held at The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn Fields in London. Experience Kissimmee was also a proud sponsor of the Welcome Reception and Marketplace at the event, furthering our brand recognition and dedication to strong media relationships in the UK. Congrats once again, Emily, and to all of this year's winners! #MyKissimmee #GetBold #TravelAward #VisitUSA #SocialMediaAward

A day filled with ritz, glam, and fancy hats! As the United Kingdom is Central Florida's number-one international market, Experience Kissimmee was thrilled to meet with key media, partners, and tour operators, including Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World, U.S. Commercial Service, Aer Lingus and Travelbag, at the Royal Ascot in the UK. Hats and smiles were fully displayed as connections were made and relationships were strengthened. We look forward to future business relations and media visits from the UK to Kissimmee. #MyKissimmee #GetBold #RoyalAscot

A big thank you to the Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures team for hosting our newest team members and providing an insightful tour explaining all that Boggy Creek has to offer. It was an educational and fun-filled experience exploring the area's natural beauty. The opportunity to learn more about our partners by experiencing things firsthand gives us invaluable experience that we can share with all our clients and guests in the future. #MyKissimmee #GetBold

Our partners came together for our largest "Sip & Savor" event yet! It was an evening of networking and fun at Pinstripes Orlando. Attendees had a great time enjoying a variety of delicious food and refreshing drinks, as well as taking part in entertaining activities such as bowling and bocce ball. We extend a special thank you to our amazing sponsors, Travel + Leisure Co. and Old Town Entertainment Park, for their valuable support in making this event such a success. We truly appreciate your contribution! #SipAndSavor #NetworkingEvent #PinstripesOrlando #CommunityConnections #ThankYouSponsors

A group of our Experience Kissimmee staff attended The Osceola Chamber's - Osceola Update event at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. The event hosted a packed room of business and industry leaders who received valuable legislative updates and insights that will shape the future of our community and businesses. #MyKissimmee #GetBold

We are very excited to play a major role in kick-starting the fundraising efforts of The Salvation Army of Osceola County! Experience Kissimmee, on behalf of our partners and following the recommendation of the Kissimmee Cares Committee, presented The Salvation Army Orlando Area Command with a check at this week’s Experience Kissimmee Board of Directors meeting. This donation aims to assist and kick off fundraising efforts for a new facility for their Osceola County location. The Salvation Army and Experience Kissimmee have a long-standing history of helping one another through supply drives, donations and awards. Both organizations recognize that a collaborative effort is essential to impacting our neighbors in need while creating a stronger community. We hope this support motivates others to join us in their fundraising efforts to rebuild. #MyKissimmee #GetBold #CommunitySupport #KissimmeeCares #StrongerTogether

Our Industry Partner Relations team presented two Level Up sessions focused on digital accessibility in the tourism industry. Partnering with Miles Partnership, an industry leader in digital marketing and technology, they shared valuable insights and best practices for creating inclusive experiences. Partners learned how to cater to diverse audiences and ensure all visitors enjoy their time in Kissimmee. Thank you to our presenters, August Erickson from Miles Partnership and Jason Holic from Experience Kissimmee, for making this a successful event. #MyKissimmee #GetBold #AlwaysLearning

Thank you to all our industry partners, County Commissioner Peggy Sandoval Choudhry, and Tourism Council members for attending the Destination Update. Your support is important to our work promoting Osceola County and Kissimmee. The event, hosted at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, covered updates around Central Florida and outlined future marketing plans from Experience Kissimmee. Tourism continues to do well in Osceola County. We are outpacing projections for future years and have many more exciting projects coming down the pipe. David Reed, Vice President of Development & Construction at Everest Place, presented development plans for a huge construction project on U.S. 192, including the famous Arabian-themed Mysk Orlando Hotel and the return of the Nickelodeon Hotel. Jen Rother, Vice President of Universal Orlando Resort Epic Universe Strategy, provided a sneak peek of Epic Universe, set to open in 2025, which will enhance our region as the first major theme park opening in 25 years. We appreciate everyone who attended and supported Kissimmee. Together, we are shaping the future of tourism in Central Florida. #MyKissimmee #GetBold #Tourism

We are excited to announce a multi-year partnership with Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, a rising club in The Premier League! This collaboration brings fantastic opportunities in sports tourism and entertainment. As part of the agreement, Experience Kissimmee's brand will be featured on the sleeves of the men's, women's and academy team shirts. We're also gearing up for some exciting cross-promotions with key travel and sports partners to reach and engage even more people across the globe. Read about our exciting journey with BHAFC here: https://lnkd.in/ef_yXi_b #MyKissimmee #BHAFC #PremierLeague #SportsTourism #GetBold

We are excited to share that the sixth annual Kissimmee Golf Classic surpassed all expectations with an incredible turnout! With 133 players and 34 sponsors and community partners, we set a new attendance record for this event. Additionally, we're delighted to announce that we raffled more than $28K worth of partner-donated prizes, which will benefit this year's charity support recipient: The Opportunity Center. Thank you to every sponsor, player and staff member of Experience Kissimmee for contributing to the success of this event, and congratulations to this year's winning team, comprised of David Lindsey, Andrew Johann, CFP®, Gregory Clayton and Paco Perez-Luna. The total donation amount will be unveiled during our Destination Update on Wednesday, June 12, at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. #MyKissimmee #GetBold #OpportunityCenter #CharityGolf