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Mr. Ray Green, FLRA, stated tourist tax funding is listed at the top of the House Bill 1275 for February.
The FLRA will attend Lobbying Day in Tallahassee and encouraged TDC participation on Florida Tourism
Day on January 21st. Mr. Green also offered congratulations on the success of adding Allegiant Airlines as
a new carrier. Ms. Tammy McDaniel of Tammy’s Journeys extended an invitation to attend the Ft. Walton
Beach Chamber Tourism Committee meetings. She is also excited to welcome Allegiant Airlines and
stated clients have already booked, but is concerned about maintenance downtime and asked if there is a
back-up plan with other carriers. Mr. Martin Owen noted lots of chatter about outbound flights, and stated
the airport and CVB need to focus PR on the benefits of inbound flights to bring tourists into the area. Mr.
Schroeder acknowledged and introduced Kevin Price as the new Sales Director for Comfort Inn & Suites
and Quality Inn on Okaloosa Island.
V. Next TDC Meeting: February 25, 2016, 2:00 PM at the Emerald Coast Convention Center (Dale Peterson).
VI. Adjourn (Dale Peterson)
Chairman Peterson adjourned the meeting at 3:56 PM.
APPROVED: APPROVED:
By: By:
Name: Dale E. Peterson Name: Ed Schroeder
Title: Chairman Title: Director, Tourist Development Dept.
Date: Date:
Tourist Development Council Page 4 January 13, 2016