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Here you can find the latest stories and announcements from the Florida Attractions Association.

  • April 12, 2022 2:04 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
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    Registration for the Biggest Attractions Event of the Year is Now OPEN!

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    Now more than ever is the time to 

    Let the Sunshine In! 


    At our 2022 Annual Conference June 12-15 at the Hilton West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County Convention Center, conference attendees will hear first-hand how Florida has strategically positioned to remain available for visitation. Our members will share and learn new methods, technologies and tools to appeal to new markets and remain at the forefront of travelers plans. More than anything, participants will feel the warm glow as we again let the sunshine in! 

    Detail and Registration

    Register by May 13 to get the Early Bird Rate for FAA Members!

    Who Should Attend?

    We welcome employees and representatives and industry leaders from Florida’s finest family attractions, as well as industry suppliers from across the country that are eager to do business with Florida-based attractions. Professionals in sales, marketing, public relations, social media, operations, guest experience, safety, legal, communications, human resources, and retail will benefit from the vast array of educational content at the conference.

    Your Conference Experience will include:

    • 28 Hours of Education Content: through 4 General Sessions, 8 Breakouts, and 10 Topical Roundtables, industry experts - including your colleagues - will discuss topics that directly affect your operations such as Employee Hiring, Motivation and Retention; Serving Guests in a new Digital World; the latest Tourism trends and research; Sales and Marketing; Pricing Strategies, and much more!
    • 6 meals + 2 receptions: Breakfast, Lunches and Dinners are always included when you attend the Florida Attractions Annual Conference with the exception of the Monday night Taste of the Palm Beaches.
    • Celebration Breakfast featuring Outstanding FAA Member Recognition: this reception is all about YOUR FAA and recognizing the great attractions and businesses that keep Florida a world-ranked destination for families!
    • Silent Auction: Help support rising hospitality superstars and our Florida Attractions Scholarship Foundation by participating in our exclusive Silent Auction! You can help secure the future of our industry while getting great deals on unique items, experiences and vacation packages.
    • Networking Center: Get to know your fellow FAA members while meeting some of Florida's most outstanding businesses who support the attractions industry with industry-specific goods and services.
    • OnStage at Lion Country Safari: We will top off three productive days moving our industry forward at one of South Florida's most popular attractions! FAA Chair Jennifer Berthiaume invites you to be her guest at Lion Country Safari for live music, food, fun and networking. 
    Detail and Registration

    Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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    Interested in joining our outstanding Associate members as a Conference sponsor? Contact Mike Donaldson at Donaldson@FloridaAttractions.org or at (850) 222-2885. 

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  • March 15, 2022 4:14 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
    Your Fellow Members Supporting
    Your Attraction
    Each year, the Florida Attractions Association prints a half-million Official Guide Maps to Florida Attractions. These maps include a complimentary listing of every FAA attraction member and are distributed in hundreds of hotel lobbies, transportation centers, AAA offices and official welcome centers at no cost to the FAA. Please thank these FAA Associate Members for their generous donation of rack pockets to help promote visitors to your attraction.
  • March 10, 2022 11:10 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
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    -- SAVE THE DATE --

    Florida Attractions 2022 Annual Conference

    WHEN:

    June 12-15


    WHERE:

    Hilton West Palm Beach & Palm Beach

    County Convention Center

    West Palm Beach, FL

    It's that time again to get Florida's Finest Family attractions back together for our Annual Conference! Please make plans to join your industry colleagues June 12-15 for 3 days of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, roundtables and professional networking at the beautiful Hilton West Palm Beach & Palm Beach County Convention Center!

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    Details and Registration Coming Soon!

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  • March 07, 2022 3:02 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
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    Welcome to the FAA Family!


    The following Attraction and Associate Members have joined the Florida Attractions Association since September 1, 2021:

    Attraction Members

    Associate Members 

    You have joined a group of Florida's Finest Family Attractions and businesses who service our unique industry!


    Get the latest FAA news and updates about upcoming events at your FloridaAttractions.org membership site.

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  • February 24, 2022 7:22 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
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    Exclusive Offer for FAA Members

    Two tourism events are coming up in June in tandem with the U.S. Travel Association's IPW travel trade show in Orlando - the eTourism Summit and the Connect THRIVE Summit. FAA members can register for the exclusive rate of $995 (regular rate is $1495 for in-person marketer registration)*.


    Use Promo Code: FAA500

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    eTourism Summit

    June 6-8, 2022

    Orange County Convention Center

    eTourism Summit represents the intersection of fast-moving digital marketing and destination

    promotion where marketers, attractions, and vendors share the latest tools, trends and solutions

    in media, platforms, content, search, social media, mobile, and web design. Hear from your peers and be a part of stimulating conversations. Attendees include DMOs, state and regional travel associations, attractions, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, interactive marketing agencies, research and analytics data specialist agencies, and advertising, PR and marketing agencies with travel industry clients.

    Details and Registration
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    Connect THRIVE SUMMIT

    June 4-5, 2022

    Orange County Convention Center

    Connect THRIVE Summit is focused on creating business opportunities, developing community and producing partnerships through LGBTQ travel, sports, and entertainment. This one-of-a-kind, business-to-business marketing summit features dynamic general sessions with today’s most successful LGBTQ and ally business leaders and networking events alongside a series of pre-scheduled, one-on-one connections between destinations, resorts, hotels, attractions, domestic and international tour operators and travel agents, sports rights holders, media, marketers and brands.

    Details and Registration

    *eTourism Summit and THRIVE attendees will be able to attend the IPW opening and closing parties, daily lunch presentations and will have access to the trade show floor. Registration does NOT include appointments. If you would like to take appointments with international operators, attendees must also be registered for IPW. Register for IPW here.

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  • January 20, 2022 12:16 PM | Anonymous

    In response to the critical staffing situation that many of our member businesses face, further complicated by the omicron variant surge, we have made the decision to present our 2022 Attraction Regional Forum as one virtual event on Thursday, February 10 at 10:00am ET. 

    If you wish to register for the virtual Attraction Regional Forum, please register here.  

    If you have already registered for the in-person Attraction Regional Forum, your registration will be cancelled, and you will receive a full refund.  You will be required to re-register for the virtual event.

    If you have any questions, please contact your FAA staff in Tallahassee.  


  • November 03, 2021 4:41 PM | Anonymous

    The Florida Attractions Association Board of Directors invites our attraction and associate members to a special FAA Networking Dinner during IAAPA week taking place at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse in Lake Buena Vista (Vineland & SR 535) on Wednesday, November 17, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Register here!

  • November 03, 2021 1:15 PM | Anonymous


    Missed the Super Saver deadline for IAAPA Expo?

    No problem! We've extended the savings, just for Florida Attractions Association members. Register here!

    Don't miss connecting with more than 38,000+ of your peers from 100+ countries at the global attractions industry's premier event. 



  • October 22, 2021 3:47 PM | Anonymous

    Our industry advocacy event will be held November 11-13 this year. Please register now and invite your county’s Legislative Delegation to come and visit your attraction for a briefing and tour to learn more about our industry’s positive impact on the economy and quality of life for the Sunshine State. Registration is now open and resources are posted here.

  • October 09, 2021 11:05 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

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    2021 Golf Tournament at

    ChampionsGate Omni Orlando Resort

    Thank You to Our Sponsors

    Title Sponsor

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    Event Sponsors

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