Canadian travel to Florida increased by 14.0 percent overall in 2008

During the fourth quarter of 2008, overseas travel to Florida decreased by 8.0 percent, however overseas visitation for the 2008 calendar year increased 1.1 percent. Canadian travel to Florida during the fourth quarter shows a 5.7 percent decline, yet Canadian travel to Florida increased by 14.0 percent overall in 2008.

For detailed information see Florida's 2008 Visitation Number Equals 82.5 Million
or link http://media.visitflorida.org/news/news.php?id=48

We recently posted new releases on the Canadian section of the media web-site of
VISIT FLORIDA® http://media.visitflorida.org/

The media web-site is continuously updated; please check the site for recent releases, image library, video footage, media assistance, hot happenings, feature stories story ideas and more.

See below for an overview of the new releases. Please copy and paste the link to view the entire release.

Please tell your readers to visit our renewed, multi-lingual, award winning, web-site: www.VISITFLORIDA.com for travel information on Florida.

Overview of recent VISIT FLORIDA releases

What's New in Florida — Spring 2009
As a new season brings fun and excitement to the Sunshine State this spring, pack for an adventure! Ditch the snow boots, put on some flip-flops and get ready to enjoy a wave of new festivals and events, elegant exhibits and exciting attractions. Also, be sure to check out Florida's impressive venue renovations and openings.
link: http://media.visitflorida.org/news/news.php?id=45

Teeing Off in the Sunshine State Just Got Easier with golf.VISITFLORIDA.com
Scratch golfers and hackers alike will ace their next Florida golf outing with help from golf.VISITFLORIDA.com. VISIT FLORIDA has teamed with with the PGA of America and the Florida Sports Foundation to create a one-of-a-kind Web site with comprehensive information and interactive elements.
link http://media.visitflorida.org/news/news.php?id=41

VISIT FLORIDA® Takes Top Honors at the 2008 Adrian Awards
VISIT FLORIDA's newly-launched interactive Web site, VISITFLORIDA.com, the integrated marketing "Sunshine" campaign and VISIT FLORIDA consumer experts campaign received gold, silver and bronze awards, respectively, at this year's Adrian Awards.
link: http://media.visitflorida.org/news/news.php?id=44

February 17, 2009   Posted in: United States South