Visit Jacksonville Partner Program

Connect Your Business with Visitors

Visit Jacksonville is the official destination marketing organization for Jacksonville. Our mission is to promote the city and connect visitors with the local businesses that make Jacksonville unique.

Each year, millions of travelers visit Jacksonville for leisure, events, sports, and conventions—and they are actively searching for places to eat, shop, stay, and explore.

The Visit Jacksonville Partner Program helps ensure your business is part of that discovery.

Why You Should Become a Partner

Increase Your Visibility

Your business will be listed on the Visit Jacksonville website, where travelers research what to do before and during their visit.

Reach Visitors Ready to Spend

Tourists are looking for local experiences. Being listed helps them find your business when planning their trip.

Greater Business Awareness

There is no cost to join, but your business benefits from the citywide marketing efforts led by Visit Jacksonville.

Be Part of Jacksonville’s Visitor Economy

Partners help showcase the best of Jacksonville, creating a stronger tourism experience that benefits the entire community.

What You Receive

As a Partner, you will receive:

  • Directory Listing on the Visit Jacksonville website
  • Threshold360 interactive virtual walkthrough of your business location to help tell your story and deeply engage viewers while bringing your location to life
  • Ability to participate in Visit Jax Advertising Co-Ops
  • Access to group leads for conferences, meetings and special events.
  • Featured exposure on our website, including business listings, blog features and relevant event pages.
  • Opportunities to participate with Visit Jacksonville on in- and out-of market marketing advertising campaigns, social media, as well as media, writer and influencer visits.
  • Invitations to networking and educational opportunities throughout the year.
  • Opportunities to share information and story ideas for potential inclusion in articles, publications, press materials, blogs and stories.

Who Should Join?

The program is open to a wide range of local businesses in tourism, including:

  • Lodging
  • Dining/Nightlife/Craft Beverages
  • Attraction/Activity
  • Retail Store/Gallery
  • Event
  • Event Venue
  • Service Provider
  • Hotels

Be part of the businesses that help visitors experience the best of Jacksonville. Joining is quick, easy, and completely free.

Apply today!

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to become a Visit Jacksonville Partner?

A partner is any organization or business that signs up to receive destination marketing benefits and collaborates with us to support the local tourism economy.

What are the qualifications/requirements to become a Partner?

The program is open to a wide range of local businesses in tourism, including:

  • Lodging
  • Dining/Nightlife/Craft Beverages
  • Attraction/Activity
  • Retail Store/Gallery
  • Event
  • Event Venue
  • Service Provider
  • Hotels

Requirements:

  • Must operate and hold a business license within Duval County
  • Hotels and Home Rentals must pay Tourist Development Tax (TDT)

Beverage and Dining Establishments Eligibility - To ensure we showcase the authentic local dining experiences that make Jacksonville unique, beverage and dining must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be independently owned and operated.
  • Franchise and corporate chain locations are not eligible.
  • Approved businesses may have locations in neighboring counties; however, the number of locations outside Jacksonville may not exceed the number of locations within Jacksonville.

Exclusions:

  • Travel Agents
  • Realtors
  • Political Organizations
  • Adult Entertainment
  • Franchised or Corporate Chain Beverage and Dining Establishments

How do I become a Partner?

Simply fill out our partner inquiry form on our Become a Partner page. A member of our team will follow up to discuss your options and next steps.

Is there a cost to join?

No, this partner program is free!

What type of benefits do partners receive?

Key partner benefits include:

  • Directory Listing on the Visit Jacksonville website
  • Threshold360 interactive virtual walkthrough of your business location to help tell your story and deeply engage viewers while bringing your location to life
  • Ability to participate in Visit Jax Co-Ops
  • Access to group leads for conferences, meetings and special events.
  • Featured exposure on our website, including business listings, blog features and relevant event pages.
  • Opportunities to participate with Visit Jacksonville on in- and out-of market marketing advertising campaigns, social media, as well as media, writer and influencer visits.
  • Invitations to networking and educational opportunities throughout the year.
  • Opportunities to share information and story ideas for potential inclusion in articles, publications, press materials, blogs and stories.

Important Partner Tools

Partner Testimonials

Blue Bamboo

“Partnering with Visit Jacksonville has been a pleasure. They’ve supported us through video, print and promotional opportunities that help us reach visitors who may only be in Jacksonville for a short time.”…

Florida’s First Coast Vacations

“Our partnership with Visit Jacksonville gives us valuable insight into upcoming events, connects us with other local businesses and provides access to resources that help us promote the destination.”

Jessie Ball duPont Center

“The Partner Program puts a spotlight on local businesses and organizations and makes it easier for visitors to discover everything Jacksonville has to offer.”

Ruby Beach Brewing

“The resources, exposure and support we receive through Visit Jacksonville have been incredibly helpful, and the team is wonderful to work with.”

Alexander Brest Gallery

“The program is easy to participate in, provides valuable exposure and creates opportunities that ultimately make our community stronger.”

Decca Live, SIP Cocktail Bar & Keane’s Tavern

“From networking with other business owners to welcoming new guests through our doors, the partnership helps create valuable connections while giving small businesses the visibility they need to grow.”

Tannic Water Adventures

“The Visit Jacksonville Partner Program is a great way for community-focused small businesses to connect, network and build relationships with new customers.”

Questions?

Contact:
Hana Ferguson
Senior Outreach Manager
Hferguson@visitjacksonville.com