FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 9, 2017

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Jennifer Fennell
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jennifer@coremessage.com

Statement By:
Gil Langley, Chairman, Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations
Regarding the Outcome of the 2017 Special Session

On behalf of Floridas robust community of 1.4 million travel industry professionals, we commend the
Florida Legislature for restoring funding for Floridas tourism marketing effort to $76 million. Thanks to
the tremendous leadership of Governor Rick Scott, coupled with Senate President Joe Negron and
Speaker Richard Corcorans willingness to recognize the vital importance of promoting our state, Florida
is on the right track to continuing our eight years of record tourism growth.

VISIT FLORIDA works tirelessly to ensure the Sunshine State remains on the same playing field as
competing destinations such as California, Texas and Hawaii, and we are grateful the new budget
reflects this priority. All Floridians will benefit from the Legislatures continued investment in tourism
promotion, and we applaud lawmakers for their efforts during the 2017 Special Session.

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