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Our survey closes tomorrow! This is your last chance to have your say in the future of Essex tourism and how we can improve our visitor economy. Learn more and complete the survey > https://lnkd.in/eQqhZDPb 📸: Brightlingsea Harbour #EssexTourism #VisitEssex #EssexCounty #EssexBusiness

When Tania Armenta talks, I listen! Visit Albuquerque plays a crucial role in quality of life and economic development in ABQ. If you’re not already following them or using them as a resource, you should start! #StartBraggingABQ

📢 Media Alert #Canada For a comprehensive insight into our strategic partnership with Arizona Office of Tourism in the Canadian market, dive into the official press release linked below. #VisitArizona #TravelTrade #CanadianTraveller #CanadaTourismBusiness #CanadaTravel #TravelAgents

Congratulations, President Dana Young and professional staff at VisitFlorida for pulling off a most successful Governor's Conference on Tourism (GC23). The GDP generated by Florida's Travel & Tourism accounted for over 9% of Gross State Product in 2021. VISIT FLORIDA estimates that Florida welcomed 137.6 million visitors in 2022, an increase of five percent over 2019 and 12.9 percent over 2021. Florida welcomed 33.2 million travelers between October and December 2022, marking a six percent increase from Q4 2021, and the sixth consecutive quarter of overall visitation surpassing pre-pandemic levels. According to VISIT FLORIDA, 30.1 million domestic visitors traveled to Florida in Q4 2022, representing 21 months of domestic visitation growth from 2019. “We could not be more excited with the incredibly impressive record-breaking visitation seen in 2022,” said Dana Young, VISIT FLORIDA President and CEO. “Quarter after quarter, Florida continues to dominate the travel market and our competition, which could not be achieved without the hard work of our local tourism partners. Florida is breaking records despite overseas visitation remaining 28 percent lower than 2019 due to heinous visa wait times and irrational mandates imposed by the federal government. At VISIT FLORIDA, we are committed to building on this growth to ensure Florida continues to be the No. 1 vacation destination in the world.” #VisitFlorida #DanaYoung #KatieJuckett #TBFB #Tourism #economy #jobs #Florida #destination #vacations #leisure #sunshinestate #aanr #SFFB #visitorexperience #growth #8percentGDP #nichetourismmarkets #westcoastflorida #pinellascounty #economicdevelopment #restaurants #spending

Discover how Delaware turned tourism into big business in our latest blog post! Get the inside scoop on its strategies for success. A must-read for anyone in tourism or economic development. #DelawareTourism https://lnkd.in/ggqKNnmx

For those interested in further exploring the terrorism-related risks with regard to the tourism industry in the Caribbean, I examined it in my book "Stakeholders of Terorrism and the Caribbean: A Short Case Study" published by Palgrave Macmillan

Bridging the gap between tourism and community collaboration! In this episode, host Lisbeth Ceballos, and special guest Kyle Edmiston, CDME, CDTP, CEO and President of Visit Lake Charles discuss the crucial role of community surveys and communication in the wake of over tourism concerns. Join them as they shed light on the innovative strategies employed by destination marketing organizations during challenging times! Catch the full episode here https://lnkd.in/e4mg5xuE! #CommunitySurveys #InnovativeStrategies #ReshapingTourism #StrategicShifts

✨ The charm of arts in tourism and community image is undeniable. The AEP6 study highlights how arts enrich lives and attract tourists. Sneak a peek at our webinar for enlightening insights! #ArtsTourism #CommunityPride Learn More ➡️ Artpridenj .org/publicvalue

Congratulations, President Dana Young and professional staff at VisitFlorida for pulling off a most successful Governor's Conference on Tourism (GC23). The GDP generated by Florida's Travel & Tourism accounted for over 9% of Gross State Product in 2021. VISIT FLORIDA estimates that Florida welcomed 137.6 million visitors in 2022, an increase of five percent over 2019 and 12.9 percent over 2021. Florida welcomed 33.2 million travelers between October and December 2022, marking a six percent increase from Q4 2021, and the sixth consecutive quarter of overall visitation surpassing pre-pandemic levels. According to VISIT FLORIDA, 30.1 million domestic visitors traveled to Florida in Q4 2022, representing 21 months of domestic visitation growth from 2019. “We could not be more excited with the incredibly impressive record-breaking visitation seen in 2022,” said Dana Young, VISIT FLORIDA President and CEO. “Quarter after quarter, Florida continues to dominate the travel market and our competition, which could not be achieved without the hard work of our local tourism partners. Florida is breaking records despite overseas visitation remaining 28 percent lower than 2019 due to heinous visa wait times and irrational mandates imposed by the federal government. At VISIT FLORIDA, we are committed to building on this growth to ensure Florida continues to be the No. 1 vacation destination in the world.” #VisitFlorida #DanaYoung #KatieJuckett #TBFB #Tourism #economy #jobs #Florida #destination #vacations #leisure #sunshinestate #aanr #SFFB #visitorexperience #growth #8percentGDP #nichetourismmarkets #westcoastflorida #pinellascounty #economicdevelopment #restaurants #spending

Interesting Read: This report from Skift and Navan explores the future of corporate travel and expense through the lens of a renewed collaborative spirit that’s enabled and enhanced by technology. Skift #hospitalityindustry #hospitality