VISIT FLORIDA and Recommend Launch Florida Travel Industry Education Program

Miami, FL (June, 2015) by Kenneth Morgan-Schleuning – VISIT FLORIDA and Recommend have partnered to launch a two-year Official Florida Travel Industry Education Program (VISITFLORIDA.Recommend.com), a specialist training platform for travel agents to become Florida destination experts. Through expert content and compelling images, travel agents get an in-depth look at the state’s tourism offerings and learn about the diverse vacation experiences that Florida has to offer.

“We are delighted to work with Recommend Magazine on this two year program,” said Alfredo Gonzalez, Vice President of International Sales & Market Development for VISIT FLORIDA.” Our objective is to educate travel agents on the diversity of the Florida product through four courses highlighting Beaches, Weddings & Honeymoons, Family and Active Experiences.

VISIT FLORIDA believes the program will empower travel agents to strengthen their knowledge as brand ambassadors and play a role in continuing the momentum of record-setting visitation to Florida. With more than 98 million visitors in 2014, Florida continues to be one of the most popular states for vacation travel in the U.S.

“We are proud to partner with VISIT FLORIDA to bring the Official Florida Travel Industry Education Program to our Recommend readers with the technology, expertise and destination knowledge that distinguish this robust education program,” said Laurel Herman, group publisher/editorial director of Recommend.

Destination experts on the Recommend editorial team crafted content into four themed courses to empower travel agents to sell the destination. The Active course is available now, followed by Family in May, Beaches in July, and Destination Weddings & Honeymoons in September.

The VISIT FLORIDA Specialist Program utilizes advanced technology including icon-based intuitive navigation, faster load time, the latest HTML5 animation and high-definition background display.

Learn more at: VISITFLORIDA.Recommend.com.