This week on Spotlight on Florida, we celebrate the people who make Florida’s hospitality industry so special!

We’re highlighting the ROSE Awards and the inspiring Hero in Hospitality Award presented during the Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Plus, we bring you the latest headlines and updates from Florida’s tourism and hospitality industry.

Subscribe to Spotlight on Florida for more interviews, industry news and stories celebrating the people driving Florida tourism forward.

#SpotlightOnFlorida #FloridaTourism #HospitalityIndustry #ROSEAwards #GovernorsConferenceOnTourism

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The latest episode of Spotlight on Florida features tourism industry headlines and special coverage from the 2026 Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism.

We sit down with Experience Kissimmee President and CEO D.T. Minich following his induction into the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes his more than three decades of leadership, service and contributions to Florida’s tourism industry.

Watch the interview and catch up on the latest news affecting Florida’s destinations, hospitality businesses and tourism professionals.

Subscribe to Spotlight on Florida for more industry headlines, interviews and stories from across the state.

#SpotlightOnFlorida #FloridaTourism #DTMinich #ExperienceKissimmee #TourismHallOfFame #GC26 #VISITFLORIDA

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Traveling around Florida this Labor Day weekend? AAA recommends checking your battery, tires and other vehicle essentials before hitting the road.

AAA is also activating its free and confidential Tow to Go program from 6 p.m. Friday, September 4, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, September 8. The service gives impaired drivers and their vehicles a ride to a safe location within 10 miles—and it’s available to both AAA members and non-members.

Florida tourism businesses can help keep visitors, employees and communities safe by sharing this information and promoting responsible transportation options.

Subscribe to Spotlight on Florida for more travel and tourism-industry news from across the Sunshine State.

#SpotlightOnFlorida #FloridaTravel #TowToGo #LaborDayTravel #FloridaTourism

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What’s next for Florida’s tourism industry?

In this episode of *Spotlight on Florida*, Bryan Griffin, President and CEO of VISIT FLORIDA, previews the upcoming Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism. He discusses what attendees can expect and why the conference is important to tourism and hospitality professionals across the state.

We also cover the latest tourism-industry headlines from around the Sunshine State, including news and trends affecting Florida’s destinations, hotels, attractions and travel-related businesses.

Subscribe to *Spotlight on Florida* for interviews, industry insights and tourism news from across the state.

#SpotlightOnFlorida #VISITFLORIDA #FloridaTourism #TourismIndustry #HospitalityIndustry

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@FrlaOrg the FRLA Summit is always a great event! We got to talk to former CEO of FIrehouse Subs, Don Fox.

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Spotlight on Florida 08 19 2026

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President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Carol Dover, talks about the annual Summit set to take place at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood Florida August 18-20, 2026.

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Interview with Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association

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The big interview with Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, with a preview of the FRLA Summit. There are big things happening she's looking forward to.

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It's Wednesday and time for your weekly dose of tourism news. Our tour of Florida hotels takes us to the Rosen Shingle Creek, an update on tourism numbers from Discover Crystal River Florida and we investigate fun activities you can find in a Florida Forest. Like and subscribe for updates during the week.

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Every Wednesday we have the show that brings you tourism headlines and interviews with tourism leaders.
- An interview with the CEO of Visit Florida about America 250
- A sneak peek at the Florida pavilion in Washington DC,
- One of Florida’s most incredible hotel suites
- Governor DeSantis hold a press conference dedicating a replica of the liberty Bell to Liberty County.

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Are you ready for your Wednesday Tourism update? Joel Silver has FIFA fever and reports from Tampa, Kenzie Krueger has your headlines, and Marsha Doll joins us as we take a look at what soccer fans from around the world think of Florida in their funny social media clips.

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This week on Spotlight on Florida, we celebrate the people who make Florida’s hospitality industry so special!

We’re highlighting the ROSE Awards and the inspiring Hero in Hospitality Award presented during the Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Plus, we bring you the latest headlines and updates from Florida’s tourism and hospitality industry.

Subscribe to Spotlight on Florida for more interviews, industry news and stories celebrating the people driving Florida tourism forward.

#SpotlightOnFlorida #FloridaTourism #HospitalityIndustry #ROSEAwards #GovernorsConferenceOnTourism

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The latest episode of Spotlight on Florida features tourism industry headlines and special coverage from the 2026 Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism.

We sit down with Experience Kissimmee President and CEO D.T. Minich following his induction into the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes his more than three decades of leadership, service and contributions to Florida’s tourism industry.

Watch the interview and catch up on the latest news affecting Florida’s destinations, hospitality businesses and tourism professionals.

Subscribe to Spotlight on Florida for more industry headlines, interviews and stories from across the state.

#SpotlightOnFlorida #FloridaTourism #DTMinich #ExperienceKissimmee #TourismHallOfFame #GC26 #VISITFLORIDA

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Traveling around Florida this Labor Day weekend? AAA recommends checking your battery, tires and other vehicle essentials before hitting the road.

AAA is also activating its free and confidential Tow to Go program from 6 p.m. Friday, September 4, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, September 8. The service gives impaired drivers and their vehicles a ride to a safe location within 10 miles—and it’s available to both AAA members and non-members.

Florida tourism businesses can help keep visitors, employees and communities safe by sharing this information and promoting responsible transportation options.

Subscribe to Spotlight on Florida for more travel and tourism-industry news from across the Sunshine State.

#SpotlightOnFlorida #FloridaTravel #TowToGo #LaborDayTravel #FloridaTourism

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What’s next for Florida’s tourism industry?

In this episode of *Spotlight on Florida*, Bryan Griffin, President and CEO of VISIT FLORIDA, previews the upcoming Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism. He discusses what attendees can expect and why the conference is important to tourism and hospitality professionals across the state.

We also cover the latest tourism-industry headlines from around the Sunshine State, including news and trends affecting Florida’s destinations, hotels, attractions and travel-related businesses.

Subscribe to *Spotlight on Florida* for interviews, industry insights and tourism news from across the state.

#SpotlightOnFlorida #VISITFLORIDA #FloridaTourism #TourismIndustry #HospitalityIndustry

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@FrlaOrg the FRLA Summit is always a great event! We got to talk to former CEO of FIrehouse Subs, Don Fox.

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Spotlight on Florida 08 19 2026

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President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Carol Dover, talks about the annual Summit set to take place at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood Florida August 18-20, 2026.

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Interview with Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association

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The big interview with Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, with a preview of the FRLA Summit. There are big things happening she's looking forward to.

265 1

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It's Wednesday and time for your weekly dose of tourism news. Our tour of Florida hotels takes us to the Rosen Shingle Creek, an update on tourism numbers from Discover Crystal River Florida and we investigate fun activities you can find in a Florida Forest. Like and subscribe for updates during the week.

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289 0

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Every Wednesday we have the show that brings you tourism headlines and interviews with tourism leaders.
- An interview with the CEO of Visit Florida about America 250
- A sneak peek at the Florida pavilion in Washington DC,
- One of Florida’s most incredible hotel suites
- Governor DeSantis hold a press conference dedicating a replica of the liberty Bell to Liberty County.

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Are you ready for your Wednesday Tourism update? Joel Silver has FIFA fever and reports from Tampa, Kenzie Krueger has your headlines, and Marsha Doll joins us as we take a look at what soccer fans from around the world think of Florida in their funny social media clips.

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