http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/view/ en kkurycki@visitjacksonville.com Copyright 2012 2012-03-09T14:34:28+00:00 http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/whats-new-jacksonville-spring-2012 http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/whats-new-jacksonville-spring-2012 What's new in Jax this summer - lots of event weekends and new hotel renovations. Communications, 2012-03-09T14:34:28+00:00#When:14:34:28Z http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/visit-jacksonville-facebook-fans-vie-to-get-lucky-in-jax-this-summer http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/visit-jacksonville-facebook-fans-vie-to-get-lucky-in-jax-this-summer Beginning July 5, Visit Jacksonville launches its summer social media campaign “Get Lucky in Jax!” The contest utilizes the Visit Jacksonville Facebook Page and spotlights a Northeast Florida attraction each week with 98 straight days of prizes. Communications, 2011-06-28T19:08:07+00:00#When:19:08:07Z http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/tourism-industry-names-winners-of-4th-annual-national-tourism-week-hospital http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/tourism-industry-names-winners-of-4th-annual-national-tourism-week-hospital Tonight, Visit Jacksonville named the four recipients and seven finalists of the prestigious National Tourism Week hospitality awards at a ceremony held at the Touchdown Club of EverBank Field. Communications, 2011-05-19T17:36:07+00:00#When:17:36:07Z http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/visit-jacksonville-names-dennis-tracy-as-senior-vp-destination-sales-market http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/visit-jacksonville-names-dennis-tracy-as-senior-vp-destination-sales-market Visit Jacksonville has hired tourism veteran Dennis Tracy who will serve in the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Destination Sales and Marketing leading the efforts to sell and market the city as a meetings and convention destination. Communications, 2011-05-02T13:17:01+00:00#When:13:17:01Z http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/whats-new-in-jacksonville-spring-2011 http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/whats-new-in-jacksonville-spring-2011 What’s New in Jacksonville, Fla. this spring – outdoor festivals headlined by Natalie Cole, one of the top three collections of Meissen porcelain in the world, a new hotspot to grab lunch overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, a world-class golf tournament and much more. Communications, 2011-04-04T13:47:20+00:00#When:13:47:20Z http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/memorial-day-weekend-in-jacksonville-includes-free-music-festival http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/memorial-day-weekend-in-jacksonville-includes-free-music-festival The annual Jacksonville Jazz Festival, held May 26-29, is one of Northeast Florida’s signature events, generating excitement from visitors all over the country. The majority of events during the four-day festival are free and additional activities are scheduled in Jacksonville Beach and historic neighborhoods surrounding Downtown Jacksonville. Communications, 2011-03-30T14:00:31+00:00#When:14:00:31Z http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/visit-jacksonville-promotes-mya-surrency-to-vice-president-tourism-marketin http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/visit-jacksonville-promotes-mya-surrency-to-vice-president-tourism-marketin Mya Surrency has been promoted from senior director of marketing to vice president, tourism marketing & development by Visit Jacksonville. Communications, 2011-03-17T20:02:05+00:00#When:20:02:05Z http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/top-ten-jacksonville-activities-under-10 http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/top-ten-jacksonville-activities-under-10 Jacksonville’s 21 miles of uncrowded beaches, affordable lodging and activities for less than $10 makes this “River City by the Sea” an ideal family spring break getaway. Communications, 2011-02-23T13:55:08+00:00#When:13:55:08Z http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/visit-jacksonville-advertisement-heats-up-new-yorks-times-square http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/visit-jacksonville-advertisement-heats-up-new-yorks-times-square In the midst of one of the snowiest winters on record for the Northeast United States, Visit Jacksonville launched an advertising campaign positioning the city as an escape from the cold in New York’s Times Square Plaza. The 15-second advertisement will be on display daily every hour on the CBS “Super Screen” located at 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues through April 30. Communications, 2011-02-07T16:22:43+00:00#When:16:22:43Z http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/winter-spring-2011-whats-new-in-jacksonville-florida http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/winter-spring-2011-whats-new-in-jacksonville-florida Winter in Jacksonville is mild, and spring temperatures and festivals are just around the corner. This season, visitors to Northeast Florida get excited about an inaugural lacrosse tournament, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens 50th Anniversary celebration, the new Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park - Jacksonville's first LEED certified hotel and new diverse activities and experiences. Communications, 2011-01-10T21:17:26+00:00#When:21:17:26Z http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/exceptional-experiences-for-entire-family http://www.visitjacksonville.com/news-releases/exceptional-experiences-for-entire-family Jacksonville presents an age-by-age guide to exceptional experiences for the entire family. Communications, 2011-01-05T18:30:45+00:00#When:18:30:45Z