Okaloosa County BOCC — January 26, 2017 — II. l. Sales Updates

CVB SALES December Groups • Go Southern Beach Blowout Basketball; 8 Schools 12/27-30/2016 • AFOTEC Det. 2 Holiday Party; 60 ppl. 12/11/2016 • F16 Korea Upgrade Program; 35 ppl. 12/2/2016 6 Groups including 3 Weddings, 1 Basketball Tournament, 1 Military Retreat and 1 Holiday Party (more than 2,000 projected visitors). Welcome Information distribution for 1 Military Retreat and 1 Wedding. 2 December Groups The Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff Attended the FWB Snowbirds Welcome Ceremony at the FWB Recreation Center on January 10, 2017 The FWB Snowbird meetings take place at the FWB Recreation Center on Tuesdays from 10AM to Noon beginning January 10-March 1, 2017. 3 January Groups DeNure Tours January 5, 2017 The Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau sales staff welcomed DeNure Tours on January 5, 2017. 4 December Travel Update FSAE Power Luncheon December 7, 2016 5  January Travel New Orleans Bride Magazine Bridal Show – New Orleans, LA. January 11, 2017 6  January Travel ABA Marketplace 2017 – Cleveland, OH; January 14-17, 2017 7  January Travel Travel & Adventure Show – Chicago, IL; January 21-22, 2017 8  Upcoming Travel Schedule Travel Extravaganza – Ft. Rucker, AL; February 22, 2017 9 December News & Events Wedding Licenses received by the Okaloosa County Clerk of Courts office for FY 2015-2016 • 3,181 licenses issued • $61.00 for residents who have completed the marriage course • $93.50 for residents/non-residents who have not completed the marriage course 10 January News & Events Winter Guest Fest January 20, 2017 The Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau staff participated in the Winter Guest Fest tradeshow presented by ResortQuest on January 20, 2017. This event caters to our Snowbirds and is a favorite among our winter visitors. 11 Thank You 12 ECCC SALES PCMA Convening Leaders The definitive annual event for the business events industry. • Insights to develop winning business strategies • Unique learning experiences - filled with inspirational presentations • Real-world case studies • Peer exchange • Access to leading solution providers. January 8-11, 2017 ~ 4,081 Attendees 14 Sales Calls • Visit to Panama City, FL last Friday • Spoke to possible prospects • Reconnected with previous customers The goal was to make sure we are the top of mind for their event needs. Some of the placed we visited: • Banks • Church Groups • Community College 15  Past Event Best of the Beach – Fort Walton Beach High School December 19-20, 2016 16 Past Event 2017 Winter Guest Fest Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce More than 1,000 attendees