FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 2, 2017

CONTACT
Jennifer Fennell
jennifer@coremessage.com
850-597-0057

Statement By:
Gil Langley, Chairman, Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations
Regarding Governor Rick Scotts Call for a Special Session

Floridas tourism industry is greatly encouraged by todays announcement that Governor Rick Scott has
called the Florida Legislature together for a special session to discuss measures and funding related to
tourism promotion.

Restoring VISIT FLORIDAs funding to $76 million and removing restrictions that hindered operations will
not only keep tourists and revenue flowing into Florida, it will preserve the jobs of the 1.4 million
Floridians who count on tourism for their paychecks.

We applaud the leadership of Governor Scott, Senate President Joe Negron and Speaker of the House
Richard Corcoran and their efforts to ensure Floridas tourism industry remains a significant driver of
Floridas economy and workforce.

This is an incredibly positive step forward. We look forward to working with legislative leaders in the
coming week to bring Floridas tourism promotion budget back in line with competing states.