In a Special Report interview with Travel Weekly UK, DT Minich, President and CEO of Experience Kissimmee, and Harry Hastings, Co-Founder of Ocean Holidays, discuss with Lucy Huxley, Editor-in-Chief, their commitment to enhancing information and offerings for travelers requiring accessibility. In the past three years, Experience Kissimmee has collaborated with accessibility experts such as TravelAbility and Wheel the World to evaluate and enhance the efforts of our partners. According to Minich, these years marked significant shifts in attitudes towards accommodating travelers with accessible needs in Florida. To read more about the Special Report, click here: https://lnkd.in/eEcQTkV6 #MyKissimmee #GetBold #Accessiblity
Experience Kissimmee
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Welcome to Kissimmee- the Big, Bold, Heart of Florida and the Vacation Home Capital of the World®. 🌴❤️
About us
Welcome to Experience Kissimmee! We’re the tourism authority for Osceola County, Florida. Our team promotes the destination domestically and around the world to potential leisure, business, and sports travelers. Experience Kissimmee's mission is to develop, maintain, and service the tourism industry and make Kissimmee the preferred travel destination for leisure travelers, meeting planners, sporting event organizers, and group travel planners. Our programs and campaigns highlight Kissimmee’s easy access to Orlando’s world-famous theme parks, including Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, as well as a host of amusement parks and dinner shows, eclectic dining and shopping options, eco-tourism experiences, and championship-caliber golf courses. With 1 million square feet of meeting space, 300 venues and unique meeting spaces, and 50,000 accommodation options, Kissimmee is the perfect place for unforgettable vacations – and meetings – for groups of every size.
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http://www.experiencekissimmee.com
External link for Experience Kissimmee
- Industry
- Travel Arrangements
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Kissimmee, Florida
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1978
- Specialties
- Tourism marketing & sales
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215 Celebration Place
Suite 200
Kissimmee, Florida 34747, US
Employees at Experience Kissimmee
Updates
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Some members of our Experience Kissimmee team had the pleasure of attending the Open House at Live! At the Pointe, the newest addition coming to the Pointe Orlando district. We saw the impressive progress firsthand and envisioned the exciting opportunities ahead as they gear up for their Fall opening. Live! Hospitality & Entertainment will be a prime spot for corporate groups and local gatherings alike, featuring venues like Sports & Social, PBR Orlando, Shark Bar and Houndsmen English Lounge. These venues will host lively sports watch parties, vibrant live music, and more, all with menus crafted by James Beard Award nominee Chef John Suley. We're thrilled about the transformations and can't wait to see this new district thrive in our destination! #LiveAtThePointe #CorporateEvents #PartnershipsMatter #WelcomeNewPartners #MyKissimmee #GetBold
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As we dive into another thrilling NFL season, we are proud to enter the second year of our multi-year partnership as the Jacksonville Jaguars' Official Central Florida Destination Partner. Our Senior Director of Industry Partner Relations, Emily Shorrock, took part in an exciting event at the Miller Electric Center. We had the pleasure of touring the Jacksonville Jaguars' state-of-the-art training facility, which features cutting-edge amenities designed to elevate athletic performance and development. With its advanced training equipment and innovative recovery areas, the Miller Electric Center truly sets the standard for excellence. It was wonderful to connect with our Jacksonville Jaguars Corporate Partners in such an impression setting. We look forward to another great year! #MyKissimmee #GetBold #GoJaguars #DUVAL
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Our CMO, Casey Leppanen, recently participated in the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA) Leadership Mentoring Panel where he joined fellow industry experts, including Danielle Hollander from Visit Orlando and Guilherme Cunha from Seminole County, to share their expertise about the hospitality, tourism and travel sectors to a group of eager mentees ready to advance their careers. We are grateful to CFHLA for the opportunity to highlight the vast opportunities within the hospitality sector and for fostering a space where future leaders can learn and grow. #MyKissimmee #GetBold #CFHLA #HospitalityStrong #Leadership
Thank you to each of our tourism partners including Experience Kissimmee, Orlando North, and Visit Orlando who joined us this week as part of our Leadership Mentoring Program! This included Danielle Hollander, Chief Marketing Officer of Visit Orlando, Casey Leppanen, Chief Marketing Officer of Experience Kissimmee, and Gui Cunha, Administrator of the Seminole County Government Office of Economic Development and Tourism. Each of them shared their career paths in hospitality and career advice, along with explaining the role of a destination marketing organization and how they support our community and regional hospitality and tourism industry to our Class III. Additionally, thank you to our Class II alumni Gabby Soo Hong of Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orlando - Orange Lake Resort and Lille Pidor of AC Hotel Orlando Downtown, who came back to share their experiences with last year’s program and provided valuable advice to this year’s class. We appreciate each of you for your time and we are excited to see both of you continue to move up in your career within the Central Florida Hospitality Industry! #CFHLA #HospitalityStrong #Leadership
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Our Experience Kissimmee coordinators recently enjoyed their second quarterly outing of the year at Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park! They explored the park, embarked on a 30-minute airboat ride, had an up-close encounter with Wild Florida's sloths, rode through the park's drive-thru safari and wrapped up the adventure with a farewell from the park's iconic giraffe, Leroy! These outings give our coordinators great bonding experiences to strengthen their teamwork and deepen their connection with our destination. A big thank you to Wild Florida for hosting us! #MyKissimmee #GetBold #Teambuilding
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Congratulations to Emily Jane Johnston for winning the Visit USA Award for Best Social Media Coverage! We had the pleasure of hosting Emily in March 2023 as part of our UK Press Trip, highlighting the luxury side of Kissimmee. The VISIT USA ASSOCIATION (UK) welcomed media back for the second year of in-person Media Awards, celebrating journalists who have explored the USA coast to coast over the past twelve months. The awards ceremony was held at The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn Fields in London. Experience Kissimmee was also a proud sponsor of the Welcome Reception and Marketplace at the event, furthering our brand recognition and dedication to strong media relationships in the UK. Congrats once again, Emily, and to all of this year's winners! #MyKissimmee #GetBold #TravelAward #VisitUSA #SocialMediaAward
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A day filled with ritz, glam, and fancy hats! As the United Kingdom is Central Florida's number-one international market, Experience Kissimmee was thrilled to meet with key media, partners, and tour operators, including Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World, U.S. Commercial Service, Aer Lingus and Travelbag, at the Royal Ascot in the UK. Hats and smiles were fully displayed as connections were made and relationships were strengthened. We look forward to future business relations and media visits from the UK to Kissimmee. #MyKissimmee #GetBold #RoyalAscot
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A big thank you to the Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures team for hosting our newest team members and providing an insightful tour explaining all that Boggy Creek has to offer. It was an educational and fun-filled experience exploring the area's natural beauty. The opportunity to learn more about our partners by experiencing things firsthand gives us invaluable experience that we can share with all our clients and guests in the future. #MyKissimmee #GetBold
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Our partners came together for our largest "Sip & Savor" event yet! It was an evening of networking and fun at Pinstripes Orlando. Attendees had a great time enjoying a variety of delicious food and refreshing drinks, as well as taking part in entertaining activities such as bowling and bocce ball. We extend a special thank you to our amazing sponsors, Travel Leisure Co. and Old Town Entertainment Park, for their valuable support in making this event such a success. We truly appreciate your contribution! #SipAndSavor #NetworkingEvent #PinstripesOrlando #CommunityConnections #ThankYouSponsors
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A group of our Experience Kissimmee staff attended The Osceola Chamber's - Osceola Update event at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. The event hosted a packed room of business and industry leaders who received valuable legislative updates and insights that will shape the future of our community and businesses. #MyKissimmee #GetBold
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