AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (July 20, 2010) – The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) was announced by VISIT FLORIDA® as a finalist for the 2010 Flagler Awards, Florida’s statewide hospitality awards program. Presented annually by VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s official tourism marketing corporation, the program is designed to acknowledge the outstanding tourism marketing achievements of Florida’s numerous travel businesses, destinations and attractions.
“We are very excited about this recognition at the Flagler Awards,” said Gil Langley, President & CEO of the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Our marketing team has worked diligently to communicate our brand message in a variety of out-of-the-box ways over the past year.”
The Amelia Island CVB, as well as the 17 other finalists, will be recognized during the 2010 Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, September 26-28 at the Omni Resort at ChampionsGate. The program’s top honor, the “Henry,” will be awarded in each of 15 award categories encompassing a wide variety of marketing tools and activities. In 2010, VISIT FLORIDA received a total of 136 entries for the Flagler Awards. The Amelia Island CVB submitted three entries, including Creative Partnering, Creativity in Public Relations and Television.
-Amelia Island Convention & Visitors’ Bureau-
About Amelia Island
Northeast Florida’s coastal treasure, Amelia Island is a barrier island rich in colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. Consistently ranked in the top 10 North American Islands by the readers on Conde Nast Traveler, Amelia Island offers long, beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife, and pristine waters. Upscale resorts with world-class spas, championship golf and exclusive dining blend effortlessly with a captivating collection of bed and breakfast inns and historic districts. The island is home to Fernandina Beach, once a vibrant Victorian seaport village, and now a charming downtown district of eclectic shops, attractions and eateries. Forget the everyday getaway; Come make memories on Amelia Island. For visitor information and online planning, visit www.ameliaisland.com.
