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Here's what you'll find in this edition:
- Tourism Partner Updates
- Hurricane Preparedness
- Website / Facebook
- Pensacola Celebrity Chefs Head to the Big Apple
- Tradeshow Season
- Loyal Visitors
- Newsletters, Blogs and Articles
Tourism Partner Updates
Welcome New Partners
H2O Below and Ashton Inn & Suites on Navy Boulevard joined as new tourism partners at the enhanced level. Fishin' Chix has joined at the basic level. Welcome!
HRT: Save the Date
Tuesday, July 19 – University of West Florida featuring Dr. Judy Bense
Tuesday, August 16 – Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front featuring Buck Lee, SRIA
Lodging Revenues Are Up
Escambia County outpaces Northwest Florida in lodging revenue from September through March. This momentum is sure to continue into the summer, making 2011 a record year for tourism. Visit Pensacola has received more than $4 million from BP to market the area, which is more than twice its typical annual budget. This additional revenue has allowed Visit Pensacola to employ new marketing tactics in new markets, reaching more visitors than ever before. These efforts are paying off, as lodging revenues are up nearly 20 percent over last year's pre-oil spill numbers.
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Website / Facebook
May was the anniversary launch of our new web redesign. Comparing site traffic to last year, we’ve seen an increase of 35 percent. In addition to successful growth in site visitation, we’ve also seen a tremendous jump in our current Facebook count, going from 2,032 likes in May 2010 to more than 13,000 today. Our Facebook presence has proved to be a valuable source for referring traffic sites, landing in the number three spot. To see what our fans are saying, visit our Facebook page
Tradeshow Season
As Lori Coppels gears up for tradeshow season, she would like to invite partners interested in having a presence at shows such as American Bus Association, National Tour Association, Student & Youth Travel and the Ontario Motorcoach Association to contact her to discuss ways you can work together. All of these organizations are seeking donations for silent auctions and other sponsorships. We hope we can work together to promote the Pensacola Bay Area.
Loyal Visitors
Does your property have a guest you welcome year after year that might provide a testimonial for Visit Pensacola? We'd love to include them on our Web site, blogs and even share their contact information with travel writers. Please e-mail Laura Lee.
Hurricane Preparedness
June 1 was the start of our Hurricane Season. In the event of a tropical storm or hurricane, Visit Pensacola wants to ensure we have the most current information from our partners. Following a tropical storm or hurricane, we’ll be e-mailing you a questionnaire through Survey Monkey to find out your status. In return, we’ll be keeping all of you informed through e-mails, personal phone calls and our blog CuriousAboutOurCoast.com.
Pensacola Celebrity Chefs Head to the Big Apple
Wish the Pensacola Celebrity Chefs luck as they head to the James Beard House on June 28. The event is sold out with New York “foodies,” economic development site selectors, travel media and even Pensacolians who are making the trip. Is the chef at your restaurant interested in participating in the program? Stay tuned for an application later this summer.
Newsletters, Blogs and Articles
Visit Pensacola wants to include your news in our updates to travelers and the media. Please send Laura Lee your special events, photos, updates, deals and other information to be included in our marketing efforts.