Gov. Scott: Virgin Voyages to Create 300 New Jobs at New Headquarters in Broward County
February 14, 2018
PLANTATION, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Virgin Voyages, a new cruise company by the global Virgin brands, has selected Plantation for their new headquarters, which will create 300 new jobs. The company will also invest $15.9 million in the local community. Earlier today, Governor Scott also announced Lockheed Martin would be expanding in [...]
Read moreGov. Scott: Allegiant to Establish New Aircraft Base at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
February 13, 2018
DESTIN, Fla.—Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant) has chosen to establish a new, two-aircraft base with year-round routes at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS). The aircraft base will create 65 new jobs and bring an anticipated $418 million in tourism revenue to the area over the next five years. Allegiant is [...]
Read moreKen Lawson Meets With Keys Leaders to Discuss the Importance of Fully Funding VISIT FLORIDA Following Hurricane Irma
February 08, 2018
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Yesterday, during Florida Keys Day in Tallahassee, VISIT FLORIDA President & CEO Ken Lawson met with leaders and residents from Monroe County to discuss the impact Hurricane Irma had on Florida’s tourism industry and of importance of fully funding VISIT FLORIDA. Ken Lawson, President & CEO of VISIT FLORIDA said, "The Florida Keys is one [...]
Read moreHotel Pipeline Data Shows Importance of Fully Funding VISIT FLORIDA
February 05, 2018
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Today, VISIT FLORIDA released data indicating strong growth projections for Florida’s hotel industry. As tourism fuels record visitation and out-of-state spending numbers, construction in Florida’s hotel industry will continue to boom through 2020. This growth is directly correlated to VISIT FLORIDA’s strong marketing efforts that have led to record visitation numbers to the state. According [...]
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