associate - Join the Florida Attractions Association!
associate - Join the Florida Attractions Association!
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Serving <strong>the</strong> <strong>Attractions</strong> Industry since 1949<br />
Your Guide to<br />
ASSOCIATE Membership
The Prestige of Membership<br />
Serving <strong>the</strong> industry for over 60 years, FAA represents <strong>the</strong> interests of<br />
<strong>Florida</strong>’s attractions industry, ranging from top <strong>the</strong>me parks to<br />
historic sites and gardens, from museums, zoos, and aquariums<br />
to adventure destinations.<br />
Associate Memberships<br />
Supplier Associate<br />
Provides goods and/or services to <strong>the</strong> attractions industry<br />
Tourism Associate<br />
Businesses that provide services to <strong>the</strong> traveling public<br />
Destination Marketing Organization<br />
Convention and Visitors Bureaus, Tourism Development Councils, and<br />
Chambers of Commerce<br />
Marketing and<br />
Communications Channels<br />
Take advantage of co-operative advertising opportunities through VISIT FLORIDA and<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r resources<br />
Post your press releases on our member website to provide <strong>the</strong> attractions industry<br />
with news about your business<br />
Feature your business messages through our social media networks<br />
Stay informed with crisis communications from FAA during emergencies<br />
Display <strong>the</strong> FAA logo on your website as a sign of industry excellence
Government Advocacy<br />
FAA operates as a powerful voice for our<br />
industry to state and local leaders<br />
Receive timely and pertinent legislative updates<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> year<br />
Take advantage of a direct line to our staff in<br />
Tallahassee<br />
Take part in advocacy training and meetings with<br />
key legislators during <strong>the</strong> legislative session<br />
<strong>Join</strong> forces with tourism leaders from around <strong>the</strong> state to attend <strong>Florida</strong> Tourism Day<br />
Networking and Education<br />
Attend our 3-day Annual Conference and Trade<br />
Show on June 2-5, 2013 at <strong>the</strong> Hilton St. Petersburg<br />
Bayfront - packed with new opportunities to “do<br />
business” with attractions including educational<br />
seminars and networking events<br />
List your key staff in our member-only Who’s Who<br />
of <strong>Florida</strong> <strong>Attractions</strong> online resource to easily<br />
connect with o<strong>the</strong>r FAA members<br />
Participate in or present at our member-only monthly webinars to stay up-to-date<br />
with industry topics<br />
Attend our FAA Networking Event during <strong>the</strong> IAAPA <strong>Attractions</strong> Expo to build<br />
relationships with <strong>Florida</strong>-based attractions<br />
Enjoy our Golf Tournament to have direct access to our professional network of<br />
hospitality and tourism professionals<br />
“I recommend that everyone that is relevant to <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Florida</strong> attractions industry join this amazing<br />
group - <strong>the</strong>y make you feel like a lifelong member<br />
from <strong>the</strong> very beginning!”<br />
-- Kim Milite, East Division Manager<br />
Dippin’ Dots, LLC<br />
“I am proud to say I do business with many<br />
Supplier Associate members of FAA. Doing business<br />
with our members ensures that our association<br />
stays strong and we all benefit from membership.”<br />
-- Nick Romeo, Director of Marketing and Sales<br />
iFly Orlando
Sponsorship Opportunities<br />
Introduce your newest products and services to a<br />
targeted audience through year-round<br />
sponsorship opportunities<br />
Build long-lasting relationships in our industry<br />
while supporting <strong>Florida</strong>’s finest attractions<br />
Your logo placement and brand presence in a<br />
variety of channels including print, banners,<br />
signage, and member and event websites<br />
Receive prominent and extended visibility by<br />
becoming a strategic partner of FAA<br />
Annual Trade Show<br />
Build rapport with <strong>Florida</strong>-based attraction decision-makers in our unique Trade Show<br />
setting featuring networking games<br />
Seize opportunities for supplier-to-buyer<br />
interaction at our largest networking event<br />
for our Supplier Associates in conjunction with<br />
<strong>the</strong> Annual Conference<br />
Showcase <strong>the</strong> unique services of your<br />
business through your exhibit<br />
Be recognized for outstanding service to <strong>the</strong><br />
attractions industry<br />
“FAA event sponsorship is always at <strong>the</strong> top of our<br />
marketing budget! It is a great ROI. ”<br />
-- Linda Higgins, Co-Owner<br />
FPIS Inc. Brochure Distribution and Travel Marketing<br />
“It is my opinion that <strong>the</strong> FAA Annual<br />
Conference & Trade Show is one of <strong>the</strong> best<br />
organized and thought-out conferences of its<br />
size, in not only <strong>the</strong> state but <strong>the</strong> nation.”<br />
-- Gary Chabot, Account Executive<br />
National Ticket Company
We promote and<br />
advance <strong>the</strong> interests<br />
of <strong>the</strong> attraction industry<br />
and are <strong>the</strong> conduit that enables<br />
our diverse membership to achieve<br />
a greater level of excellence.<br />
Visit our website to learn more:<br />
<strong>Florida</strong><strong>Attractions</strong>.org<br />
FLORIDA ATTRACTIONS ASSOCIATION<br />
1114 N. Gadsden Street<br />
Tallahassee, FL, 32303<br />
(850) 222-2885<br />
info@<strong>Florida</strong><strong>Attractions</strong>.org<br />
Bill Lupfer, President & CEO<br />
Mike Donaldson, CMP, Member Services<br />
Brandon Johnson, Communications Coordinator<br />
© 2012 <strong>Florida</strong> <strong>Attractions</strong> <strong>Association</strong>