Partner Report
Last Call: Visit Pensacola Board of Directors Applications Open Until July 31
It's the last call on our Board of Director Applications! Open now through July 31. If you're interested in applying, please fill out the application by clicking below.
Open positions for the board include the following:
At-Large
At-Large
Lodging/Downtown/Airport
Lodging/Perdido Key
Dining/Entertainment
Register for August HRT
Join us for a personalized cocktail class from Tap The Coast followed by exciting speakers from:
Theresa Felth McKenzie, President Foo Foo Festival 2024 & Andy Haynes, Director Frank Brown Song Writers Festival
Call for Olympics Activities
Hey partners! Do you have any Olympics watch parties, specials, or events? Be sure to submit those in the partner extranet and tag us on social media @visitpensacola!
What's Visit Pensacola Been Up to This Month?
VISIT FLORIDA UK Media Mission
Vice President of Destination Development Nicole Stacey traveled across the pond to the UK for VISIT FLORIDA'S UK Media Mission. This multi-day event includes desk side meetings and networking events with top tier media and content creators and Nicole was able to meet with many of them. Great job sharing why Pensacola is The Way to Beach™, Nicole!
Red, White, & Blues Week Coverage
The Visit Pensacola Team had a great time with all things Blues this year. Vice President of Destination Development, Nicole Stacey, attended Breakfast with the Blues on Wednesday at Drift and was on Cat Country 98.7 and talked about all things Blue Angels Airshow on Pensacola Beach.
Lindsey, Elliott, and Blake attended Media Day aboard NAS Pensacola and had the opportunity to interview LCDR Griffin Stangel, Lead Solo, as well as ADI Aaron Gutierrez. They were able to grab some great sound bites and footage for social media, website content, and more.
President and CEO Darien Schaefer attended the Blue Angels Reception Dinner on Friday night at the Hilton Pensacola Beach.
Lastly, members of the marketing team, Lindsey Steck-Jackson, Elliott Cooper, Blake Howerton, and Hannah Pinson, attended the Air Show on Friday, getting content from different viewpoints - the pier, and the beach.
Overall, it was a great show this year and we are already looking forward to and planning for next year!
Florida Society of Association Executives Conference
Destination Sales Manager Tia Robbins attended the Florida Society of Association Executives Conference in Orlando. FSAE unites association executives and associate suppliers who desire to connect with others, learn valuable ways to work smarter and develop leaders. Tia enjoyed sharing why Pensacola is “The Way to Meet” and looks forward to bringing more events to our city. Great job, Tia!
Destinations International Annual Convention
The Visit Pensacola executive team recently attended Destinations International's Annual Convention in Tampa, FL! Destinations International is the world’s largest resource for official destination organizations, convention and visitors bureaus, and tourism boards. It was a great week connecting with other destination marketing organization professionals and strengthening relationships.
June Earned Media + Public Relations Efforts
June Highlights
- Hosted 6 press trips
- Dive and Dine - 4 Media, Kinga Phillips for KTLA, Brian Thacker for JRNY
Traditional Media
Travel + Leisure (Online) "I've Lived in Florida for 27 Years — and These Are the Best Affordable Beach Vacations in the State"
Food & Wine (Online) "St. Thomas's Bushwacker Has Inspired Beach Bar Battles in Florida for Decades"
Yahoo (Online) "Pensacola, Florida is the secret Pride destination where you can truly be yourself"
Welcome New Partners
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 nearly 40 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.
