Tourism

Ax Economic Incentives? Whoa, Says Florida Chamber’s Mark Wilson

Orlando Sentinel, February 21, 2017 By Michael Joe Murphy WATCH Sentinel Opinions Editor Paul Owens checks in with Florida Chamber of…

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It’s Time to Ask Tough Questions and Show Your Support

Are you concerned about the future of economic development and funding for marketing tourism in Florida? Florida Governor Rick Scott visited…

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Thank Sen. Jack Latvala for Supporting Economic Diversification and Tourism

During the February 9 committee meeting, Senate Appropriations Chair Jack Latvala (R-Clearwater) continued to be outspoken in his support of…

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Mark Wilson Talks to the Orlando Sentinel on Enterprise Florida and Legislative Issues

In our continued efforts to save Florida’s economic development and tourism efforts, Mark Wilson, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of…

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House Subcommittee Advances Bill to Eliminate Enterprise Florida, Visit Florida

We need your voice. On February 8, the Florida House Careers and Competition Subcommittee voted by a 10-5 margin to…

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Is Florida Closing For Business?

  On Wednesday, February 8 at 1 p.m., the Florida House Careers & Competition Subcommittee will take up proposed legislation…

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Dr. Jerry Parrish Discusses Brexit Impact on Tourism with International Panelists

Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist for the Florida Chamber Foundation, today joined a University of South Florida (USF) panel with…

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Did You Know 105 Million Visitors Came to Florida Last Year?

Florida hosted a record-breaking 105 million visitors in 2015, according to recently-released data from VISIT FLORIDA. Domestic tourism increased by…

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Did You Know Florida is Expected to Surpass 100 Million Visitors for the Year?

Florida has experienced record-breaking tourism numbers over the past five years and 2015 was no exception. When the final numbers are…

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Did You Know Every 85 Visitors Create One Florida Job?

Florida is on track to surpass 100 million visitors by the end of the year. Since every 85 Florida visitors creates one job in…

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Did You Know: In 2014 More Than 97 Million Visitors Came to Florida

Florida has seen four years in a row of record tourism as millions of visitors come to enjoy our beaches,…

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