Visit Pensacola Partner Report
Register for March HRT
Tuesday, March 19th
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
First Tee Gulf Coast
3924 W Navy Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32507
Featured Speaker:
Dave Greenwood, Water Safety Chief
Event Highlights:
Lunch Provided By Hot Spot Catering: Enjoy a delectable feast while engaging in discussions.
Goofy Golf Tournament: Following our keynote speaker, get ready for our annual goofy golf tournament—a delightful blend of fun and camaraderie.
Visit Pensacola Grants Now Available
Visit Pensacola is now accepting applications for events taking place October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025.
The grant deadline is June 4, at 12 p.m. and applications must be submitted electronically. Grant workshops will be hosted at the dates and times below in the Bowden Building at 120 Church Street. All grant applicants are required to attend one of the workshops.
Workshop Dates
April 15, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
April 19, 8 – 9 a.m. and 12 – 1 p.m.
April 26, 1 – 2 p.m.
April 29, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
PENSACOLA SPOTLIGHTED ON ITV IN THE UK
We're thrilled to announce that Jimmy’s Taste of Florida made its debut on ITV in the UK on February 12th! Jimmy's adventure in Pensacola included savoring Union Public House's famous boiled peanuts (a specialty that intrigued our UK audience) and indulging in the delightful Jazz Brunch and fried chicken at Five Sisters Blues Café.
REGISTER FOR THE NEXT A1S URBAN ADVENTURE
We're excited to announce that the 2nd America's First Settlement (A1S) Trail Urban Adventure is slated to take place on March 23, 2024!
Facilitated through Gogames, registrants and groups will be given a tiered start time and three hours to complete a game that explores the America's First Settlement Trail, solves puzzles, and tests knowledge of Pensacola's history. Tickets are $10 for individual registration or $25 for corporate teams of up to 10 people.
The top individual winner will receive a $250 cash prize and the top team will receive a $500 tab at a bar or restaurant along the trail in downtown Pensacola.
Save the Date: National Travel and Tourism Week 2024
What's Visit Pensacola Been Up to This Month?
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Florida Huddle
Vice President of Destination Development Nicole Stacey, Director of Sales & Services Kaya Man, and Destination Sales Manager Tia Robbins traveled to Miami for VISIT FLORIDA's Florida Huddle travel trade show. This event is Florida's premier trade show for tour operators and wholesalers.
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IMM UK
Vice President of Destination Development Nicole Stacey traveled to the UK for TravMedia's International Media Market in February. There were networking events to connect travel and tourism professionals with top journalists, editors, and broadcasters. Over the span of 2 days, Nicole met with more than 30 different people. Great job showing the UK The Way to Beach™!
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Outdoor Adventure Show — Toronto
Marketing & Communications Manager Lindsey Jackson traveled to Toronto for the Outdoor Adventure Show. Canada is one of our largest international markets and Lindsey was able to work with the Northwest Florida Beaches Coalition and meet with 365 people along with 1,000+ ticket holders to showcase Pensacola.
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Quarterly Marketing Update
At our quarterly marketing meeting, we were able to update Visit Pensacola partners and stakeholders on our marketing efforts for the upcoming year. We kicked off the meeting with Downs & St. Germain Research presenting on travel data and current tourism trends. Showcase Pensacola presented on future advertising campaigns, print pieces, and broadcast buys, and the Visit Pensacola staff was able to share their internal marketing strategy. Thank you to everyone who was in attendance!
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Destinations International: Marketing & Communications Summit
Vice President of Destination Development Nicole Stacey and Marketing and Communications Manager Lindsey Jackson traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah, for the Destinations International Marketing and Communications Summit. The summit is the gathering place of marketing, communications, and public relations professionals who help destination organizations thrive. Great job ladies!
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Baton Rouge Lifestyle/TV Segment
Visit Pensacola President and CEO Darien Schaefer traveled west to Louisiana to take part in filming for a Baton Rouge TV segment. He did interviews on WBRZ to showcase Pensacola - The Way to Beach™. Great job!
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FPL Economic Symposium
Visit Pensacola President and CEO Darien Schaefer along with Vice President of Destination Development Nicole Stacey traveled to Sandestin for the FPL Northwest Florida Economic Symposium. Joined by other leaders in the Panhandle, they were able to hear from different speakers in order to move Northwest Florida and our community and businesses forward to make a positive impact on our economy.
Recent Media Coverage from Press Trips + Pitches
Traditional Media
![Where To Get Your Art Fix on the Florida Gulf Coast](https://pensacola.imgix.net/images/Great-Gulfcoast-Arts-Festival.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=240&q=80&w=320&s=0a683bf0fb615f3ce75fac23b0a6f03b 320w, https://pensacola.imgix.net/images/Great-Gulfcoast-Arts-Festival.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=405&q=80&w=540&s=55303a8de962f9640825604ba6fa4144 540w, https://pensacola.imgix.net/images/Great-Gulfcoast-Arts-Festival.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=576&q=80&w=768&s=58986833fa183e671aba83027fd00e06 768w, https://pensacola.imgix.net/images/Great-Gulfcoast-Arts-Festival.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=768&q=80&w=1024&s=9488afce582eafcd5699a94fa7dd3a77 960w)
Wealth of Geeks
Where To Get Your Art Fix on the Florida Gulf Coast
Welcome New Partners
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About Visit Pensacola
Visit Pensacola is the official destination marketing organization for Escambia County which includes Pensacola, Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key. With over 460 years of rich history and 18 miles of sugar-white sand beaches bordered by the emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, visitors from all over the world are lured to our pristine shores every year.