2201 Second St., Suite 600 | Fort Myers, FL 33901 | T 239.334.1106 | email: TPigott@leegov.com
 
 
Month 31, 2014
Letter From Executive Director Tamara Pigott
Tamara Pigott, VCB
Executive Director
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VCB Initiatives and Programming
 
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Industry Calendar
 
Staying up-to-date with the latest news, developments and issues that affect your business is critical. Lee County Tourist Development Council meetings, along with other industry meetings, provide this, along with important networking opportunities. Mark your calendar and plan to attend upcoming meetings.
 
  APR  
 
1
  VCB Social Media Meet Up
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Location: TBD
Topic: Maximizing photographic exposure in social media
 
10
  TDC Monthly Meeting
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: 2201 Second St., Fort Myers River District, ground floor, conference room
*Agenda available seven days
prior to meeting
 
16
  SWFAA Monthly Meeting
Time: 7:45 a.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers
Speakers: Katie Meckley with the VCB and Jessica Mendoza from McKibbons Properties
 
24
  LCHA Monthly Meeting
Time: Noon
Location: City Pier (formerly Art of the Olympians)
Speaker: Lee County Manager Roger Desjarlais
 
  MAY  
 
6
  VCB Social Media Meet Up
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Location: TBD
Topic: TBD
 
8
  TDC Monthly Meeting
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: 2201 Second St., Fort Myers River District, ground floor, conference room
*Agenda available seven days
prior to meeting
 
14
  HSMAI Lunch
Location: JetBlue Park, 11581 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers
Topic: How to gain and maintain sports groups
 
22
  LCHA Monthly Meeting
Time: Noon
Location: TBD
Speaker: TBD
 
24
  SWFAA Monthly Meeting
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Embassy Suites Fort Myers-Estero, 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero
 
 
For more information:
LCHA – Lee County Hotel Association, call Jim Larkin at 239-210-2460
SWFAA – Southwest Florida Attractions Association, call Shelley Starner-Pritt at 239-948-3766
VCB/TDC – Visitor & Convention Bureau/Tourist Development Council, call Fran Belasco at 239-338-3500.
 
 
  JUN  
 
3
  VCB Social Media Meet Up
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Location: TBD
Topic: TBD
 
12
  TDC Monthly Meeting
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: 2201 Second St., Fort Myers River District, ground floor, conference room
*Agenda available seven days
prior to meeting
 
18
  SWFAA Social
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Naples Princess, 550 Port O Call Way, Naples
 
24
  LCHA Monthly Meeting
Time: Noon
Location: TBD
Speaker: TBD
 
For more information:
LCHA – Lee County Hotel Association, call Jim Larkin at 239-210-2460
SWFAA – Southwest Florida Attractions Association, call Shelley Starner-Pritt at 239-948-3766
VCB/TDC – Visitor & Convention Bureau/Tourist Development Council, call Fran Belasco at 239-338-3500.
 
 
 
 
Sales Team News Update
 
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Pictured (left to right) at this event are: Team Member 1, Team Member 2, Team Member 3, Team Member 4, Team Member 5, Team Member 6
 
 
 
 
MarCom Update
 
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News from Sports Development
 
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Visitor Services News
 
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Airport News
 
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During Month, 778,163 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), an increase of 3 percent compared to Month 2013. The traffic leader in Month was Delta with 167,165 passengers traveling to and from Fort Myers. Rounding out the top five airlines were Southwest (130,659), JetBlue (83,484), Spirit Airlines (75,525) and US Airways (73,344).

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Industry News
 
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