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Pensacola, Fla. – National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), the annual celebration of contributions and accomplishments of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight resilience and hope in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic with this year's theme: The Spirit of Travel.
Now more than ever, the travel and tourism community must come together, support each other and remind our country that even through the most challenging times, the Spirit of Travel cannot be broken.
"Although we can't meet in person, we can stay connected, unified and supportive of each other from afar, rallying around the Spirit of Travel," Visit Pensacola President Darien Schaefer said. "Communities benefit from the Spirit of Travel, which permeates through small businesses, unique landmarks, and all those who welcome residents and visitors alike with a smile and hospitality. It's hard to imagine Pensacola without restaurants, hotels, and attractions. Now is the time to lean in and rally together for a stronger future."
Visit Pensacola is inviting the industry and the community to participate in the following events and ongoing campaigns.
Daily Promotional Contests
Visit Pensacola has partnered with local media stations to give away 10 $100 gift cards to local restaurants. Tune in to WEAR-TV Channel 3 at 6 a.m. and Cat Country 98.7 at 8:20 a.m. Monday, May 5 – Friday, May 8, for daily contests and further details. The grand prize on both stations is a Visit Pensacola Staycation and will be announced Friday, May 8, on Cat Country 98.7 and Monday, May 11, on WEAR-TV Channel 3.
Social Media Campaigns
Monday, May 4: Special Visit Pensacola Kickoff
Tuesday, May 5: Virtual Road Trip, 7 a.m.
Visit Pensacola would like to invite the community to join in on a #VirtualRoadTrip via social media, highlighting Pensacola's restaurants, hotels, small businesses, parks, attractions, and more that make up America's #SpiritOfTravel to celebrate the week. Join us on Visit Pensacola's Facebook page.
Wednesday, May 6: Virtual Conference, 10 a.m.
Visit Pensacola will host a virtual marketing trends conference. To register, click here. The schedule is as followed:
Thursday, May 7: Coffee with the President, 8:30 a.m.
Visit Pensacola is excited to host the inaugural coffee with a president Q&A with President Darien Schaefer. Members of the community are invited to participate virtually and can register here. Feel free to submit your questions early to Leslie White at lwhite@visitpensacola.com.
Friday, May 8: Toast to the Industry, 7 p.m.
Visit Pensacola will host a virtual toast to the industry on Friday, May 8. Please join us at approximately 7 p.m. on Facebook Live for a special sunset toast (weather pending).
To learn more about National Travel and Tourism Week, click here or visit ustravel.org/NTTW.
About Visit Pensacola
Visit Pensacola is the destination management organization for Escambia County which includes Pensacola, Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key. With over 450 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. Visit Pensacola supports the community vision of tourism by serving as the central body responsible for building tourism as an economic engine for our community through leadership, connection, collaboration and communication.