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Uncover the Gay Scene in Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s warm Southern hospitality creates an inviting destination. Gay. Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) visitors will feel welcome immediately and be taken in by our passion for the outdoors, the arts, cuisine and so much more.

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Celebrate the 4th of July in Jacksonville
Celebrate Independence Day in Jacksonville with fireworks, live entertainment and more. Festivities take place throughout the region: from the World Golf Village to the beaches to Downtown Jacksonville. Hotel packages start at $129 per night.

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The Jacksonville Meeting Experience
For years, Northeast Florida has captivated guests with its vibrant charm and vast array of offerings for visitors of every interest. With unique meeting venues and event spaces for groups of 10 to 10,000 – Jacksonville welcomes groups of all sizes to experience the flavor of the area.

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Tourism Industry Names Winners of 2nd Annual National Tourism Week Hospitality Awards
Visit Jacksonville named the six recipients and five finalists of the National Tourism Week hospitality awards at a ceremony held at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Jacksonville Tourism Industry Contributed $1.6 Billion to Local Economy in 2008
Results of Inaugural Visit Jacksonville Study Highlight Visitor Profile, Spending and Contributions to City
National Tourism Week is Back with More Destination Deals for Local Residents
Tourism Industry Will Offer Wallet-Friendly Discounts on a Number of Area Attractions and Businesses

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Enjoy Nightlife in Every Corner of Jacksonville
The city of Jacksonville is not just any urban area, even though it is the largest city in the continental United States, but moreover, it is a favorable destination for nightlife entertainment. From every corner of the city’s borders, including the beaches and Downtown, there is always a place to grab a drink with friends or dance the night away.

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THE PLAYERS Downtown Experience Returns
Event expanded to six days in its third year
Celebrate Memorial Day Holiday in Jacksonville
Planning a Memorial Day weekend trip for the family invokes memories of summer weekends past with beach outings, celebrations and so much more. Jacksonville invites you to create new memories this Memorial Day weekend with a variety of activities planned and affordable hotel rates including many rooms available for less than $100.
Spring 2009: What's New in Jacksonville, Florida
Spring has arrived in Jacksonville! Enjoy music and cultural festivals, culinary and wine delights and affordable, family-friendly attractions. Call Visit Jacksonville at (800) 733-2668 or log on to www.visitjacksonville.com.
Sales and Marketing Welcome New Staff, Reorganization at Visit Jacksonville
Chris Bracken, Kim Ritten Add Wealth of Industry Experience to Organization's Strategy and Mission
Visit Jacksonville Recipient of NATJA Award for Excellence in Destination Web Site
Organization's Web Site Chosen for First Place from More Than 400 Entries
Summer Days and Nights Ignite in Jacksonville with Outdoor Events
Calendar of Events in Northeast Florida: May-August 2009

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Jacksonville Offers a “Hole” Vacation Experience
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With over 1,220 holes of golf, Jacksonville and the beaches is the ideal spot for golf vacations. Northeast Florida is home to over 70 public and private courses designed by the likes of Tom Fazio, Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Mark McCumber. Warm weather, a variety of activities and fabulous resorts top off this great golf destination.

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REVISION: Spring Brings A Mosaic of Celebrations To Northeast Florida – DATE CHANGE for 2009 Jackson
Calendar of Events: February – May 2009
An Affordable Family Spring Break Vacation Can be Found in Jacksonville
Visit Jacksonville Recipient of Four Adrian Awards for Excellence in Destination Marketing
Winter 2009: What's New in Jacksonville, Florida
Winter has arrived in Jacksonville! With an average temperature of 68 degrees there will be fun outside, as well as indoors. Don’t miss out on funny headliners, award-winning golf and brand new hotels!

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Konica Minolta Gator Bowl Delivers Economic Impact from Tourism For Jacksonville
Clemson, Nebraska Fans Will Boost City Businesses with Estimated $32 Million during Game Week
Visit Jacksonville Appoints Glenda Washington as Multicultural Accounts Director
Former Chamber Veteran to Continue Efforts to Maximize City's Multicultural Meetings and Conventions
Follow Your Team to Jacksonville and Stay For Awhile
Great hotel rates, warmer weather and endless activities attract Gator Bowl Fans.

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General Jacksonville News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Unpretentious metropolitan style meets stunning natural beauty…Jacksonville captures the essence of a lifestyle and landscape reflecting the real Florida. Discover the heart of the city and endless stretches of pristine beaches, while exploring the region’s unique shopping, numerous dining options and warm Southern hospitality. Make plans to get to know Jacksonville. Where Florida Begins.

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Jacksonville Celebrates the Holidays: Attraction Discounts and Family-Friendly Activities
Residents and visitors seeking an escape this holiday season will find fantastic celebrations and great deals on family-fun in Jacksonville.
Tourism in Jacksonville Generates $4.8 Billion in 2007
Visitor Numbers and Initiatives for Future Growth Announced at Visit Jacksonville's Annual Meeting
Spring Brings a Mosaic of Celebrations to Northeast Florida
Calendar of Events: January - May 2009
Visit Jacksonville Ramps Up its Convention Sales Initiatives
Department Reorganization and Streamlined Direction Makes Planning a Meeting in Jacksonville a Cinch
Fall 2008: What's New in Jacksonville, Florida
Fall has arrived in Jacksonville! Don't miss out on fantastic concerts, sparkling martinis, veteran salutes and more!
Northeast Florida Celebrates the U.S. Military this Fall
This fall, Jacksonville salutes its military heritage with festivals and parades scheduled through Veterans Day. During the two months of special events, area hotels are offering discounted packages for visitors.
Jacksonville Welcomes Colorado Buffalo and Florida State Seminole Fans to the River City Showdown
Jacksonville welcomes fans to Northeast Florida for the 2008 River City Showdown game on Sept. 27 as the Florida State Seminoles take on the University of Colorado Buffaloes. Hotel rooms are still available for the weekend with many accommodations throughout the region offering no minimum night stays. With Florida fall temperatures and a region filled with Southern hospitality, Northeast Florida is a great place to cheer your team to victory!
Jacksonville Welcomes Fans to the 2008 River City Showdown
Make plans now to follow your team to Northeast Florida, as Jacksonville plays host to the 2008 River City Showdown game on Sept. 27 as the Colorado Buffaloes take on the Seminoles of Florida State University. With fall temperatures and a region filled with Southern hospitality, Northeast Florida is a great place to cheer your team to victory!
Visit Jacksonville Recipient of Prestigious Service Award
Meetings & Conventions, a publication catering to national and international meeting planners, has awarded Visit Jacksonville the prestigious Gold Service Award for 2008.
Jacksonville's Medical and Tourism Industries Unite as
Jacksonville Invites Visitors to Pumpkinville, RV City and The Big Apple This Fall
"Escape To Jacksonville" This Summer with Affordable Discounts, Packages and Sweepstakes
Escape to Jacksonville this summer and take advantage of savings on select accommodations, attractions, restaurants, golf courses and more. Experience the charm of Northeast Florida, home to over 1,220 holes of golf, the largest urban park system in the country with 111,669 acres of designated parks and 22 miles of pristine beaches. There's never been a better time to plan your getaway to Jacksonville!
Reserve Your Accommodations Now for "American Idol" Auditions in Jacksonville
Jacksonville welcomes singers to Northeast Florida as the city serves as home to the only Southeast location for "American Idol" auditions Aug. 11-13. Over 30 accommodations throughout the region are offering special rates starting at $49.50 for those looking to "sing, stay and play" in Jacksonville. Whether you're looking for a cozy retreat along the oceanfront or close to the action in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville, accommodations are available for every budget. Discounted room rate information can be found online at www.visitjacksonville.com/auditions.
Tourism Industry Entices Drive Market and Local Residents
Targeted Campaign Composed of Value Packages, Promotions, Deals, Online Game and Sweepstakes
Summer 2008: What’s New in Jacksonville, Florida
Summer has arrived in Jacksonville! Don’t miss out on festivals and fun in the fantastic Florida weather! Call Visit Jacksonville at (800) 733-2668 or log on to www.visitjacksonville.com.
Visit Jacksonville Announces Staff Changes in Sales Roles
Downtown Hotels Offer Specials for Jacksonville's 4th of July Celebration
Discounted Overnight Packages and Best Views of Fireworks Available to Visitors and Local Residents
Experience Destination Deals in Northeast Florida Now Through June 10
Vacation in Northeast Florida and save money now through June 10th with Visit Jacksonville Destination Deals. Experience an extraordinary vacation destination within a short drive of your home and have fun discovering 22 miles of beaches, tee off at 72 golf courses, explore 111,669 acres of parks and so much more!
Tourism Industry Names Winners of National Tourism Week Hospitality Awards
Local Residents and Businesses Recognized for Contributions to Tourism
Local Residents Can be a Tourist in Their Own Backyard with Destination Deals
Tourism Industry Will Offer Discounts on a Number of Area Attractions and Businesses
THE PLAYERS Downtown Experience Returns This May
Kick-off Event Features Celebration of 20th Anniversary of McCumber Victory
Spring 2008: What's New in Jacksonville, Florida
Spring has arrived in Jacksonville! Don't miss out on festivals and fun in the fantastic Florida weather!
Jacksonville: An Educational Vacation Destination
Learn New Things on Vacation This Summer in Northeast Florida
Visit Jacksonville Launches New Interactive Web Site to Market Destination
Innovation and Visitor Experience Set the Standard as www.visitjacksonville.com Receives a Face Lift

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Discover Inner Tranquility in Northeast Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - In 1513, Northeast Florida’s first tourists washed ashore, in search of the legendary Fountain of Youth. Though Juan Ponce de Leon and his group of Spanish explorers were unsuccessful in their quest for the secret to eternal life, they did map the course for generations of future travelers who would journey to the area seeking rejuvenation of the mind, body and spirit.
Jacksonville's Green Spaces Provide Endless Opportunities for Outdoor Athletics
Jacksonville offers an expanse of natural playgrounds to explore. Among the various outdoor activities, hiking, running and biking give way to some of the most picturesque settings of natural habitats, including coastal wetlands, hardwood hammocks, salt marshes and flat pinewoods. Jacksonville's urban parks system, the largest in the country with 111,600 preserved acres, offers marked trails for outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels; whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll or an intense workout.

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Northeast Florida: A Golfer's Paradise
Unique Opportunities Available for Golfer Enthusiasts This Spring
Jacksonville: An Affordable Vacation Destination
Free Adventures in Northeast Florida for Travelers on a Budget
African-American History Comes to Life in Northeast Florida
Explore Educational and Historic Places and Events Year Round in Jacksonville
Visit Jacksonville Forms Multicultural Tourism Committee to Target Groups
Local Leaders Serve to Maximize City’s Share of Multicultural Meetings and Conventions
Winter 2008: What’s New in Jacksonville, Florida
It’s a new year in Northeast Florida! Create your own adventure as the opportunities are endless with plenty of activities and fun along with fantastic Florida weather! Call Visit Jacksonville at (800) 733-2668 or log on to www.visitjacksonville.com.

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Create Your Own Adventures In Jacksonville, Florida
The opportunities are endless in creating your own vacation in Jacksonville, Florida. Visitors looking for a romantic excursion, a quick weekend for family fun with the kids or men in need of a mancation filled with sports events and outdoor activities – Northeast Florida is an undiscovered getaway, complete with adventures for all ages.
Jacksonville Welcomes Fans To The 2008 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl
Make plans now to follow your team to Northeast Florida, as Jacksonville plays host to the 2008 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl game on Jan. 1. With temperatures averaging a pleasant 58 degrees during the winter months, Northeast Florida is a great place to cheer your team to victory!
Tourism Sales Veteran Alex Michaels Joins Visit Jacksonville
Visit Jacksonville welcomed seasoned tourism professional Alex Michaels as special markets sales manager. In this capacity, he will promote Jacksonville to the military, hobbies, religious, fraternal and education markets, specifically focusing on conventions held between July and December when hotel occupancy is slower. He will also serve as the sales liaison for the Southwest market.
2007 Dr Pepper ACC Championship Game
Jacksonville welcomes fans to Northeast Florida for the Dr Pepper ACC Championship game on Dec. 1 featuring Virginia Tech versus Boston College. Don’t let the fun stop at the end of the fourth quarter! Here are suggestions of things to see and do in the area while in town for the big game. Find out more about creating your own adventures in Northeast Florida and call Visit Jacksonville at (800) 733-2668 or go to www.visitjacksonville.com.
STATEMENT: ACC Football Championship Game Generates Millions For Jacksonville
The Event is Key to Continuing City's Sports Destination Tradition
Jacksonville’s Medical and Tourism Industries Unite as “America’s Health Center”
Today, City of Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton, Visit Jacksonville and executives from local hospitals, universities and medical businesses announced an initiative that will brand Jacksonville as “America’s Health Center.” The initiative will increase visitor demand and recognition of the Northeast Florida region’s diversity in patient care, medical businesses and tourism resources by uniting the marketing efforts of the various institutions under one umbrella.
Home To The 2007 Dr Pepper ACC Championship Game
Make plans now to follow your team to Northeast Florida, as Jacksonville plays host to the 2007 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship game on Dec. 1. With temperatures averaging a pleasant 58 degrees during the winter months, Northeast Florida is a great place to “experience the passion” and celebrate your team’s victory!
“Visit Jacksonville” Unveiled As New CVB Name, Direction
Jacksonville & the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced today a new name and rebranding effort at their annual Destination Outlook meeting, appropriately themed “Going from Good to Great.” The new name – Visit Jacksonville – was unveiled before an audience of 300 political, business and community leaders, industry representatives and media at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center.
Catch The Holiday Spirit In Northeast Florida
Jacksonville & the Beaches, Florida, provides numerous family-fun events for the upcoming holiday season. Participate in events along the St. Johns River or along the shorelines of the beaches to kick off the season. With temperatures averaging a pleasant 58 degrees during the winter months, Northeast Florida is a great place to celebrate the holidays!
Jacksonville & the Beaches CVB Hires Seasoned Promotions Professional
The Jacksonville & the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) welcomes experienced professional Chris Atib as promotions manager. In this position, Atib will lead promotional programs, expanding upon traditional marketing efforts.
River City Showdown Generates $17.6 Million For Northeast Florida
The match up between Florida State University and University of Alabama brought in more than $7.4 million in visitor direct spending and over $17.6 million in total economic impact for Northeast Florida according to the Jacksonville & the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). Over 85,000 tickets were sold for the River City Showdown breaking attendance records for Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.
Fall 2007: What’s New in Jacksonville, Florida
Fall has arrived in Northeast Florida! Create your own adventure as the opportunities are endless with plenty of activities and fun along with fantastic Florida weather! Call Visit Jacksonville at (800) 733-2668 or log on to www.visitjacksonville.com.
Jacksonville Welcomes Fans To The River City Showdown
The countdown is on with just days to go before kickoff for the River City Showdown matchup between the University of Alabama and Florida State University. As fans prepare to travel to Jacksonville for the big game, Northeast Florida welcomes the arrival of over 70,000 passionate supporters.
Jacksonville & The Beaches Welcomes Crimson Tide And Seminole Fans To The River City Showdown
Jacksonville welcomes fans to Northeast Florida for the inaugural River City Showdown on September 29, 2007. It’s been 33 years since the last football matchup between the Florida State Seminoles and the Alabama Crimson Tide and Jacksonville is busy gearing up for this historic meeting between two legendary teams. Here are 12 things to see and do while in town for the big game. Fans traveling to Northeast Florida can call the Jacksonville & the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 733-2668 or go to www.visitjacksonville.com to request a free Visitors Magazine.
Jacksonville & The Beaches CVB Recipient Of Prestigious Service Award
Meetings & Conventions, a publication catering to national and international meeting planners, has awarded the Jacksonville & the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) the prestigious Gold Service Award for 2007. The CVB was chosen for the fourth year in a row by meeting planners as one of the top convention and visitors bureaus in the world for its professionalism and dedication to quality service when planning meetings and conventions.
Experience Jacksonville Week Starts Monday
Beginning Monday, Aug. 6, local residents can experience a vacation not far from their own homes during Experience Jacksonville: Your Florida Destination Week. Northeast Florida businesses are partnering with the Jacksonville & the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) to promote tourism to local residents through Aug. 11 by offering “Destination Deals” to save on area accommodations, attractions, restaurants, retail, nightlife hotspots, sports events and transportation services.
Jacksonville To Host National Elks Convention
Ten thousand members of the Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the World (IBPOE of W) will attend the organization’s national convention in Jacksonville from August 1-11. IBPOE of W, the largest Black fraternal organization in the world, will utilize all Downtown hotels creating an economic impact throughout the entire region during a typically slow summer.
Industry Veteran Mya Carter Joins Jacksonville & The Beaches CVB
Jacksonville & the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) welcomed seasoned tourism professional Mya Carter as director, product development & research. In this capacity, she will increase visitor demand through the further development of Jacksonville as a destination for vacations, meetings and conventions.
Experience Jacksonville: Your Florida Destination Week
Northeast Florida businesses are partnering with the Jacksonville & the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) to promote tourism to local residents from August 6-11, 2007 during Experience Jacksonville: Your Florida Destination Week. The week-long event will offer residents “Destination Deals” as a chance to save on area accommodations, attractions, restaurants, retail, nightlife hotspots, sports events and transportation services.
Travelocity Partner Network Announces Agreement With Major Florida Convention And Visitors’ Bureaus
Travelocity Partner Network today announced an agreement with the Jacksonville & the Beaches and Ft. Lauderdale convention and visitors bureaus to power their Web site booking engines.
Summer 2007: What’s New in Jacksonville, Florida
Summer has arrived in Northeast Florida! Create your own adventure as the opportunities are endless with plenty of activities and fun along with fantastic Florida weather! Call the Jacksonville & the Beaches CVB at (800) 733-2668 or log on to www.visitjacksonville.com. Many of the following packages and specials can be found on the Web site.
Large National Youth Conference Comes To Jacksonville
From July 5-14, 9,000 children and young professionals of Indian origin from across the world will descend upon Jacksonville to connect their spirituality with their daily lives, be a better citizen and meet the leader of the Hindu socio-spiritual organization, Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS). During the two weeks of the BAPS National Youth Convention, attendees will stay in local hotels and generate revenue for local businesses
Update: Florida Forest Fires
Tourism accommodations and attractions are open for business in Northeast Florida as recent forest fires affecting northeast Florida and southeast Georgia have been contained announced the Jacksonville & the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).
CVB's Larry Walter Receives 2007 Apex Distinguished Service Award
Larry Walter, vice president, marketing for the Jacksonville & the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), received the APEX Distinguished Service Award at the Travel Professionals of Color’s 5th Annual Conference. The award was presented to Walter by Black Meetings & Tourism magazine on April 20 due to his outstanding contributions to the travel and tourism industry and the African-American market.
Spring 2007: What’s New in Jacksonville, Florida
Spring has arrived in Jacksonville & the Beaches, Florida! Don’t miss out on the festivals and the fun in store for the holiday season! Call the Jacksonville & the Beaches CVB at (800) 733-2668 or log on to www.visitjacksonville.com. Many of the following packages and specials can be found on the Web site.
Winter 2007: What’s New in Jacksonville, Florida
Winter has arrived in Jacksonville & the Beaches, Florida! Don’t miss out on the festivals and the fun in store for the holiday season! Call the Jacksonville & the Beaches CVB at (800) 733-2668 or log on to www.visitjacksonville.com. Many of the following packages and specials can be found on the Web site.


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