We’re just days away from launching registration for our 75^th Anniversary Annual Conference.  I’m excited about the lineup this year – the largest variety of breakout sessions, roundtables, and general session speakers in FAA history.  

For our conference theme, I’ve chosen “Past Pioneers, Future Frontiers”.   Since the FAA’s founding, we’ve all been pioneers, building on the work of those who preceded us as we move into the unknown of cultural and technological evolution. 

Our Education Committee has been working hard to piece our education programming together and they’ve done a remarkable job.  Mary Altman, Chair – Wounded Warrior Project (formerly World Golf Hall of Fame); Keith Clark – Flamingo Gardens; Felicia Cook – Marineland Dolphin Adventure; Kelli King – IMAG History & Science Center; and Samantha Palmer – Historic Tours of Flagler College have served you very well. 

Our three General Session will tackle issues such as managing change with a sense of humor, the future of Florida’s transportation infrastructure, and world-renowned travel expert Doug Lansky who was a hit at our 2016 Annual Conference will be joining us from his home in Stockholm, Sweden.

Add the evening networking events, and a special farewell event at one of our founding members in 1949, Silver Springs State Park and we’ll have a conference to remember.  In fact, 98% of last year’s Annual Conference attendees indicate they are “likely” or “very likely” to attend this year conference!

I look forward to seeing you all at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, June 9-12!

Sincerely,

Cindy Stavely
Chairman, Florida Attractions Association
Executive Director, St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum