The Florida Attractions Association is proud to look back on another successful Florida Attractions District Days this September. During the month, attractions across the state opened their doors to legislative delegations to emphasize the critical role of our industry in local economies, job creation, and community life.
Florida Attractions District Days is an advocacy initiative created to build relationships between attractions and their county legislative delegations. By inviting legislators on educational tours, attractions make their voices heard—not as political actors, but as local economic and cultural stewards. Sharing tax impact, employment numbers, cultural contributions, and community engagement helps legislators better understand our industry’s value ahead of session.
This year’s kickoff message reminded members:
“Sooner or later, government will make decisions that impact your attraction. Having your county’s Legislative Delegation know your business gives FAA and its lobby team a better platform for advocacy.”
To support each site-hosted visit, FAA provided a toolkit: a legislative database, sample invitation and press release templates, talking-point guides, social media resources, and FAQs answered by our advocacy team.
- Dozens of attractions around the state participated, inviting state representatives and senators to tour and engage.
- A webinar held September 11 featured FAA Chair Samantha Palmer, lobby team Liberty Partners of Tallahassee, and Rep. Rachel Plakon, discussing strategies and best practices for hosting legislative visits.
Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Many reported newfound or deeper relationships with local legislators, which will strengthen FAA’s advocacy capacity heading into the 2026 Legislative Session.
A heartfelt thanks to every participating attraction, every legislator who met with hosts, and FAA staff and lobby partners who made the month possible. Your efforts are shaping a stronger, more connected industry voice in Tallahassee.
Looking ahead:
- Use these connections to stay in touch with your delegation.
- Share insights and policy concerns with FAA so we can carry them forward.
- Begin thinking about next year’s District Days—how can your attraction make an even greater impact?