Ken Lawson: Governor Scott’s Historic $100 Million Proposal for VISIT FLORIDA Would Be a Game Changer for Florida Tourism
April 19, 2017
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – VISIT FLORIDA President & CEO Ken Lawson made the following statement today regarding the Governor’s historic proposal to fund VISIT FLORIDA at $100 million. President & CEO Ken Lawson said, “Thank you to Governor Scott for supporting VISIT FLORIDA and the 1.4 million Florida jobs that rely on tourism. Funding our organization at $100 million [...]
Read moreCici’s Pizza Shows Support for a Fully Funded VISIT FLORIDA with Ten Billboards in Orlando Area
April 17, 2017
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – To support Governor Scott's proposal to fully fund VISIT FLORIDA, Orlando area Cici’s Pizza has placed ten digital billboards to share the message to Central Florida residents that a “Fully Funded VISIT FLORIDA Equals Jobs.” Company owner Nabeel Ansari placed the advertisements to show support for VISIT FLORIDA's efforts to continue to attract record amounts [...]
Read moreVISIT FLORIDA to Showcase Historic Florida Main Street Communities
April 12, 2017
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, VISIT FLORIDA announced a new initiative to showcase Florida Main Street communities. In partnership with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) and the Department of State’s Florida Main Street Program, VISIT FLORIDA has begun including these historic Florida communities on the Florida Attractions Finder – a popular online tool where visitors can personalize [...]
Read moreVISIT FLORIDA President & CEO Ken Lawson Selects Cynthia Hefren as Chief Financial Officer
April 05, 2017
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, VISIT FLORIDA President & CEO Ken Lawson announced the appointment of Cynthia Hefren as its new Chief Financial Officer. Hefren, who most recently served as the Assistant State Audit Supervisor for the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor, will assume her new position with VISIT FLORIDA on April 10. Ken Lawson said, [...]
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