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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>

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