News Releases

Mar 22

Host Meetings that make a Difference in Jacksonville

Making time to volunteer during a conference is a great way to make an impact in the local community and build camaraderie for a group.

Feb 22

Community Leaders Join Visit Jacksonville Board of Directors

Visit Jacksonville recently welcomed two local professionals to its Board of Directors

Feb 15

Visit Jacksonville Becomes First Autism-Certified Destination Marketing Organization In Florida

Designation recognizes organizations that have undergone staff training to better understand and meet the needs of autistic visitors and their families

Jan 9

Visit Jacksonville Announces New Agency Partners

Visit Jacksonville announces new agency partnerships with Wingard and Madden Media

Dec 6, 2022

Discover Sunkissed Savings in Jacksonville

New meeting incentive provides funding for groups booking for 2023

Dec 5, 2022

Jacksonville Welcomes Notre Dame and South Carolina Football Fans to the 2022 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

Celebrate the year’s end in Northeast Florida cheering on your favorite football team

Oct 18, 2022

Jacksonville Looks Toward Holiday Season with ‘Winter on the Water’ Festivities

Local favorite “Deck the Chairs” event returns for 10th anniversary

Oct 7, 2022

Visit Jacksonville Begins RFP Process

Visit Jacksonville seeks to contract with a vendor, or vendors, to assist with brand and advertising creative, media buying and placement, meetings and group marketing and public relations.

Oct 3, 2022

Visit Jacksonville Welcomes New Director of Convention Sales

Visit Jacksonville is pleased to welcome Jeanne Goldschmidt to the team

Sep 28, 2022

Bring the Whole Family to Jacksonville for Kids Free November

Family-friendly attractions offering admission specials for children under the age of 12

Sep 1, 2022

Visit Jacksonville Welcomes Destination Experience and Finance Staff Members

Jacksonville, Fla. (September 1, 2022) – Visit Jacksonville recently welcomed Michelle Metzgar and Michael P. O’Connor to the Destination Experience and Administration teams, respectively. Michelle Metzgar, Senior Destination Experience Manager Michelle Metzgar…

Aug 30, 2022

What’s New in Jacksonville: The Ale Trail Adds Breweries and Jax Beach Pier Re-Opens

Jacksonville, Fla. (Aug. 30, 2022) – The Jax Ale Trail is expanding once again to include two of Jacksonville’s newest breweries, Historically Hoppy Brewing Company in Springfield and Myrtle Avenue Brewing in…

Aug 3, 2022

The Countdown to Football Season is On – Follow Your Favorite Team to Jacksonville

Plan your football weekend getaway to cheer on your favorite team in Jacksonville, Florida

May 11, 2022

200 Years in the Making – Jacksonville to Celebrate Bicentennial

As summer approaches, Jacksonville is getting ready to welcome tourists and locals to celebrate its’ 200th birthday during the Bicentennial Weekend Celebration, June 10-12.

Mar 31, 2022

Visit Jacksonville Adds Three Community Leaders to Board of Directors

Jacksonville, FL (March 31, 2022) – Visit Jacksonville, the City’s not-for-profit Destination Marketing Organization, recently added three community and hospitality leaders to its’ Board of Directors who collectively provide oversight to the…

Mar 9, 2022

Breeze Airways Landing at Jacksonville International Airport with Nonstop Service to Seven Cities

[Jacksonville, FL – 08 March 2022] – Breeze Airways will be the newest carrier at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and offer new, nonstop service to seven cities starting this spring including: Columbus…

Mar 4, 2022

Visit Jacksonville Welcomes Four To Support Meeting and Convention Efforts

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 4, 2022) – Visit Jacksonville has welcomed Laura Gonzalez, Lauren Hickox, Paloma Martin, and Kelly Sanderson to the sales, marketing, and destination experience teams. Laura Gonzalez, National Account Manager…