Become a Tourism Ambassador

Visit Jacksonville has launched a brand-new ambassador training. This FREE program focuses on educating the local community and tourism industry about the wonderful things to do in Jacksonville so they can share more with our visitors.

NOW OPEN!

Registration has closed for the next session. Please check this webpage periodically to find new dates in the future!


March 28 (12pm – 2:30pm) - REGISTRATION CLOSED

Both the February 22 and March 28 trainings will take place at the Downtown Vision Offices located at 29 W. Duval Street.

Program Information

About

The FREE two-hour training session is offered on select dates throughout the year. The program is geared toward all hospitality workers who interact with guests and visitors in Jacksonville and Duval County but is open to anyone interested in helping visitors or growing their knowledge of the area’s tourism offerings.

Participants who complete this program in its entirety will become certified Jacksonville Tourism Ambassadors!

Agenda

1 hour: Classroom Presentation & Quiz (includes lunch)
1 hour: Guided Walking Tour of Downtown
15 min: Wrap Up at Visit Jacksonville’s Downtown Visitor’s Center


Attendance

There is a maximum capacity of 30 and a minimum capacity of 10 participants per class. If minimum attendance is not met one week before the scheduled class date, the class will be canceled, and participants will be notified and moved to the next class.

Additionally, organizations and businesses requesting the Ambassador training for their employees will be considered and can be arranged to take place outside the typical program and on-site at your location for no-cost.

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Location: Downtown Vision, Inc.
Lunch: Al’s Pizza
Tour: Adlib Tours

Can’t make it? No problem! Future dates will be announced throughout the year. To join us for a future training session, fill out the form below and we will send you an email as new dates are scheduled and open for RSVPs.

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Congratulations to our fully trained Tourism Ambassadors:

  • Alex Alston, Managing Director, FIS Global (Visit Jacksonville Board Member)
  • Carol Brock, Executive Director, Duval County Tourist Development Council
  • Dennis Chan, Owner, Blue Bamboo and TDC Member
  • Dr. Jeff Ettling, President & CEO, Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens (Visit Jacksonville Board Member)
  • Sherry Hall, Deputy Tax Collector, Duval County Tax Collector’s Office
  • Warren Jones, Realtor and School Board Member District 5 (Visit Jacksonville Board Member)
  • Patrick Krechowski, Partner, Balch & Bingham, LLP (Visit Jacksonville Board Member)
  • Shawn LeNoble, Vice President of Operations, Shivam Properties (Visit Jacksonville Board Member)
  • David Marovich, President & CEO, 121 Financial Credit Union (Visit Jacksonville Board Member)
  • Brett Nolan, Administrator, Duval County Tourist Development Council
  • Dennis Thompson, Owner, Adventure Kayak Florida and TDC Member
  • Walter Foster, Downtown Ambassador
  • Denise Johnson, Downtown Ambassador
  • Alton Knox, Downtown Ambassador
  • Warren Robinson, Downtown Ambassador
  • Mike Carpenter, Downtown Ambassador
  • Chris McHenry, Downtown Ambassador
  • John Linder, Downtown Ambassador
  • Loretta Aldis, WaterWalk Hotel Staff
  • Vidam Ruge, WaterWalk Hotel Staff
  • Josette Ferguson, WaterWalk Hotel Staff
  • Jeremiah Bowes, WaterWalk Hotel Staff
  • King Veira, WaterWalk Hotel Staff
  • Anja Thompson, Towneplace Suites and Hampton Inn Beach Blvd.
  • Dea Sims, Freelance Sales & Marketing
  • Jessica Walton, The Tasting Tours, LLC
  • Leah Roesler, San Marco Merchants Association
  • Carol Register, City of Jacksonville
  • Jessica Zheng, Visit Jax Local Insider, @jessishome
  • Jay Brasfield, City of Jacksonville
  • Chris Toms, JAX Chamber
  • Yolanda Copeland, Explore Jax Core
  • Olivia Frick, LS3P
  • Tammy Kiter, Jacksonville Public Library
  • Hannah He
  • Niesha Howard
  • Katrice Shorter, Visit Jax Local Insider, High Heels and Good Meals
  • Laura Minor, Jacksonville Public Library
  • Sarah Grimsley, ETM, Inc.
  • Ernest Smith III, NextUp Jax
  • Latoya Gibson, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
  • Adonai Martin, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
  • Andrew Villalobos, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
  • Austin Corvison, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
  • Nicholas Smith, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
  • Annett Schultz, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
  • Darien Brooks, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
  • Morgan Hargrove, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
  • Ashanti Peoples, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
  • Alvita McWhite, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
  • Charles Elliott, Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Staff
  • Olivia James, Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Staff
  • Rachel Uhrich, Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Staff
  • Allison Fyffe, Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Staff
  • Maygan Chambers, Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Staff
  • Christa Holt, Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Staff
  • Michelle Cook, Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Staff
  • Gary Sass, AdLib Luxury Tours & Transportation, Inc.
  • David Vega, Tridence
  • David Manjarres, Principal Financial Group
  • Justin Kunst, Timber Wolf Advertising
  • Alexa Jenkins, US Navy
  • Ellen Cottrill, Avant Construction Group
  • Imani Phillips, Jacksonville Public Library
  • Claire Manos, Jacksonville Public Library
  • Tracy Brown, TRU by Hilton & TownePlace Suites by Marriott, JAX Airport
  • Jennifer Malice-Kelly, City of Jacksonville
  • Amy Feinstein, Jacksonville Public Library
  • George Foote, City Council, ECA
  • Anika McCray, Empowered Action Corporation
  • Tiffany Duhart, mosaicjacksonville
  • Joanna Mulhall, Florida Design Works
  • Robert P Jansen, Project Management Services
  • Brooks Terry, Ardu Advisors / Jax Daily Record