Visit Jacksonville

Happy Disability Pride Month! Did you know Visit Jacksonville has an accessibility feature to ensure more users have the opportunity to navigate our website? The program, Recite Me, has multiple features including over 100 language translations. Other features include a ruler, dictionary, font size changer, audio, color themes for colorblindness and more. To access the toolbar, click on the accessibility icon on the right-hand side of the screen.

Did you know? Visit Jacksonville was Florida's first Destination Management Organization to earn the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. This designation, granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), recognizes organizations that have undergone staff training to understand and meet the needs of autistic visitors and their families. Each staff member at Visit Jacksonville is trained. Visit Jacksonville is offering a co-op program to help offset costs for your staff to become trained too. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eua5j2ib

Mark your calendars! Our CEO Michael Corrigan will be discussing all things tourism on 904 Day with Cuppa Jax! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZe2n7uu

The Visit Jacksonville team is comprised of seasoned industry experts who actively share their knowledge and expertise. They lead sessions, serve on panels at conferences, speak on industry webinars and present around the community. Recently, Andrea, Bob, Katie and Michael have participated in these valuable opportunities, showcasing their commitment to industry engagement and education. Interested in having someone speak at your event in Jacksonville? Fill out the form here: https://lnkd.in/ecVHSZSG

Trying to find plans to fill your Labor Day Weekend? Look no further than Jacksonville - the Flip Side of Florida! With sunny skies and warm weather lasting well into September, you will find your perfect beach haven here. Come take a walk on our 22 miles of beaches, visit one of our 400 parks and support local businesses along the way. Read our blog and find more ways to spend your Labor Day Weekend in Jacksonville: https://lnkd.in/eRvSeYMi

Are you a Jacksonville local and travel for conferences? Could we host that conference here in Jacksonville? Bring It Home! Jax aims to engage our community partners and leaders to use your influence and affiliations to attract more meetings and conferences to our city. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efd6PmfC

Thank you to the Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park staff who completed Visit Jacksonville’s Tourism Ambassador Program! The Ambassador Program focuses on educating the local community about Jacksonville’s tourism industry and wonderful things experience in our city so they can share more with friends and visitors.   From craft beer and culinary offerings to pro sports and over 400 city parks, Ambassadors learn about everything Jacksonville has to offer! Interested in becoming an official Jacksonville Tourism Ambassador? Contact Joey Bell to set up a training session for your staff or be on the lookout for new public training sessions coming this fall.   Congratulations to our newest Ambassadors!    Liz McCoy Terrance Johnson Mariah Barry Jihan White Randy Britt Wesley Howard Ashley Manuel   Learn more about the Ambassador Program here: https://lnkd.in/eiguBFqZ

Did you know Visit Jacksonville has an app? The Visit Jax app is something you MUST HAVE on your phone! It provides great information right at your fingertips. Find an event calendar, things to do, restaurants, self-guided tours and more. Another awesome app feature is the Deals section which provides discounts to over 60 local attractions, restaurants and other tourism-related businesses. Find it under “Deals” in the app menu and enjoy some discounts today. Download it now in the App or Play Store. Learn more about what Visit Jacksonville does: https://lnkd.in/eSV5uNpN

The 44th Annual Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament returns to Jim King Park and Boat Ramp July 11-20. Multiple competitions will take place including the Youth Dock, Jr. Angler Offshore and Redfish tournaments. Make sure to get the full experience and explore the food festival, boatique and other exhibitors on site: https://lnkd.in/etWnKRj

You know the sales team is on the road often, but did you know our PR team also travels to media and influencer tradeshows and events throughout the year? Next week, Andrea Mestdagh will travel to TBEX, a show that brings creators, destinations and brands together to build relationships for the future!