Hurricane Milton
Recovery Resources
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VISIT FLORIDA stands with our Partners who have been impacted by Hurricane Milton and are committed to supporting the recovery of the affected destinations, while promoting the areas that are open for business now.
We want to remind you that social media will play an important role in our efforts. We encourage you to use the hashtag #LoveFL in your social posts and tag VISIT FLORIDA. This will assist with our team's assessment of Florida's recovery progress, and we may also use this content on our own channels.
As the state begins to assess the damage from Hurricane Milton's impact, we'd like to encourage you to review the available recovery resources.
Business Damage Assessment Survey
If your business suffered any physical or economic damage from Hurricane Milton, please be sure to complete the Business Damage Assessment Survey from FloridaCommerce. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Milton's recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of impacted businesses.
TAABF Helping Hospitality Hurricane Urgent Aid Relief Grant
In the wake of the Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton crisises, The Above and Beyond Foundation's Urgent Aid Grant Program awards $500 grants to hospitality industry workers that have gone above and beyond but have been affected by the recent hurricanes and flooding. Up to 10 people may be nominated per hotel/business.
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
FloridaCommerce activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $50 million available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton.
Activate Hope Program
Serving as the emergency response arm for the Hope Florida initiative, Activate Hope pulls together the private sector, nonprofits, and government resources to help Floridians get back on their feet following a natural disaster. Activate Hope helps connect Floridians with outside resources to provide food, household goods, home repairs, and more.
Private Sector Hotline
We encourage our partners to share business open/close status reports and any unmet needs they may have via the Private Sector Hotline at 850-815-4925, open daily 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or by email at esf18@em.myflorida.com. |
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Fall in #LoveFL!
Be featured on VISIT FLORIDA's social media accounts by submitting your fall-themed images and videos to us. Images and videos should be full rights owned content and align with our brand. Read our Social Submission cheat sheet for tips. |
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Data Dashboard Training
We are thrilled to announce a new Partnership benefit— The Data Dashboard! Powered by Tourism Economics, this research tool provides specific insights such as airlift, destination of origin, hotel performance metrics, and much more! Learn how to use the Data Dashboard to pull key insights you can implement in your busiuness during the virutal training on October 17th at 10:30am. |
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I-75 Fall Showcase
Join us at the I-75 Fall Showcase on October 25. Bring brochures, coupons, and giveaways to interact directly with a sampling of the 2M visitor who pass through our Welcome Centers every year. Registration closes October 30. |
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Travel Leaders Network
Join this domestic travel trade program targeting travel advisors in the highly popular consortia Internova - Travel Leaders Network. You'll receive $26,000 in value for only $6,500. Sign up by October 25. |
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Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum
VISIT FLORIDA is back at Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum in 2025, which will take place March 31st - April 2nd. Join VISIT FLORIDA for two training sessions during the show. Register by October 25. |
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Welcome Center Takeover
You could be the center of attention at one of our highway Welcome Centers! Display large build-outs, banners, collateral, and giveaways- the sky is the limit. Space is available at the I-10 and I-75 Welcome Centers. |
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Florida Wins Big in Conde Nast's Reader's Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards and Florida was well represented.
- Amelia Island was ranked #4 Top U.S. Island!
- Four of the Opal Collection's Florida properties were recognized: Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa (#3 in Florida), Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa (#13 in Florida), Reefhouse Resort & Marina (#5 in the Florida Keys), and Sunset Key Cottages (#8 in the Florida Keys)
- Margaritaville at Sea Islander was recognized among large size (2,500-4,000 passenger) cruises.
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