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| VISIT FLORIDA wants to make sure your business receives additional support if you are experiencing the effects of Hurricane Michael. The following programs are available immediately at no cost to core tourism businesses located in the following impacted counties who are not currently participating in VISIT FLORIDA’s Red Tide Marketing Recovery Program: Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Leon, Liberty, Taylor, Wakulla, and Washington counties. If you are a business in a county that is not listed but feel you should qualify, please email Industry Relations at partner@VISITFLORIDA.org. Information about the Tourism Recovery Grant Program for Hurricane Michael can be found here. Complimentary Brochure Distribution at Official Florida Welcome Centers Available through June 30, 2019, businesses may ship a maximum of 2,000 brochures per Welcome Center for distribution. For more information and to secure your brochure placement please contact the Visitor Services Department at welcomecenter@visitflorida.org. Complimentary Lobby Booth Display at Highway Welcome Centers Available through June 30, 2019, businesses may schedule a time to participate in the Lobby Booth Display program. For more information and to secure your lobby booth display placement please contact the Visitor Services Department at welcomecenter@visitflorida.org. Complimentary VISIT FLORIDA Marketing Partnership Core tourism businesses located within Florida have the opportunity to get a Small Business Marketing Partnership free of charge through June 30, 2019. With the Marketing Partnership, businesses receive an Enhanced Web Listing on VISITFLORIDA.com, the ability to submit social media posts for consideration, the ability to promote Partner-to-Partner specials and more. Exposure on VISIT FLORIDA’s Media Website Businesses are encouraged to submit news releases to be posted on our media website. Press releases should provide newsworthy updates for the consumer travel media and offer a story idea that is unique and compelling to your local Florida area. All news releases are subject to review and approval. Please email your information including a photo, to pr@VISITFLORIDA.org. If you have any questions about these programs, please contact the Industry Relations team at (877) 435-2872 or email partner@VISITFLORIDA.org. Update Your Business Listing Information Below is some helpful contact information should you need to update your business listing and operation status on the below platforms. For those unaffected by Hurricane Michael, use your content to confirm that it’s business as usual. Post current images and live video to illustrate current conditions at your business and destination. VISIT FLORIDA: If you need assistance updating your VISITFLORIDA.com listing, please view this step-by-step guide. For questions, call the Industry Hotline at (877) 435-2872 or email partner@VISITFLORIDA.org. |