Florida Tourism Industry

04/21/2026

Attention Florida Small Businesses! 🌴

Are you a small, minority, rural, or agritourism business looking to grow? VISIT FLORIDA is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Targeted Marketing Assistance Program (TMAP). This free program delivers exclusive marketing benefits designed to help you boost visibility and thrive. Learn more and check your eligibility at the link below.

📅 Deadline: Friday, May 15
🔗 Apply here: https://www.visitflorida.org/work-together/targeted-marketing-assistance/

09/26/2023

09/19/2023

That's a wrap on the 2023 Florida Governor's Conference on Tourism! What was your favorite part of ? Check out the highlight reel below and let us know. See you next year in Tampa!

08/30/2023

FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane . Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of affected businesses.

Businesses can complete the survey online by visiting the link below or visiting www.FloridaDisaster.biz and selecting “Hurricane Idalia” from the dropdown menu.

If you need additional assistance with your business, please call the private sector hotline at 850-815-4925. The hotline was activated on Sunday, August 27, 2023, and the hotline will be operational between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or you can email [email protected].

08/29/2023

In response to Hurricane Idalia, Expedia has sourced available hotels in Florida should you need shelter. We encourage our lodging partners to keep their inventory as updated as possible throughout the storm. See the page here: https://www.expedia.com/florida

08/25/2023

Don’t miss this year’s Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism! Learn from industry experts and network with tourism peers at exclusive events. Registration closes August 30th so don't delay.

https://floridatourismconference.com/

07/27/2023

Don't miss the early bird rate for this year's Florida Governor's Conference on Tourism! Register here now: https://floridatourismconference.com/

05/24/2023

Registration is officially open for this year's Florida Govenor's Conference on Tourism! Click the link below to see the speaker lineup and sign up. https://floridatourismconference.com

05/12/2023

We’re wrapping up with a huge treat! The 2023 Florida Michelin Guide was announced last night with 4 new restaurants getting their stars. 19 restaurants were awarded in total. We can't wait to try them all!

Miami, Orlando, and Tampa just got a little brighter with some shining new MICHELIN Stars.

05/08/2023

Happy National Travel & Tourism Week! This has been a record breaking year for Florida tourism and none of it would be possible without the efforts of our incredible Partners. Together we shine brighter and move !