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Visit Florida president and CEO Dana Young to step down after six years


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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 10:40 GMT by WLRN   Print publication without navigation

  • Young, who has spent nearly six years at Visit Florida, oversaw the agency's efforts to promote tourism in Florida and helped guide a tourism rebound after COVID-19. The agency received $80 million in state money this year,

Dana Young, the President and CEO of VISIT FLORIDA, has announced her resignation after serving for six years. Her departure comes as the organization faces a potential budget cut, with Governor Ron DeSantis proposing to reduce VISIT FLORIDA's funding by $30 million. Despite this, VISIT FLORIDA has been instrumental in promoting tourism in Florida, contributing significantly to the state's economy. Young's leadership saw the organization navigate through the challenges of the global health crisis, focusing on recovery and growth in the tourism sector. Her last day will be January 26, 2024, and she expressed confidence in the organization's future, highlighting its strong team and the continued support from the tourism industry.

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