Resolution 067-2019 RESOLUTION NO. 967 -2019
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ADVANCE REGISTRATION, BOOTH RELATED EXPENSES AND
TRAVEL RELATED EXPENSES FOR TRADE SHOWS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 TO BE PAID
FROM TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FUNDS IN FISCAL YEAR 2019
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council participates in various trade shows to
promote tourism; and
WHEREAS, it is sometimes necessary to secure registration, booth related expenses and
advance travel expenses at these tourist related trade shows up to one year in advance, in order
to secure a desirable space, since some shows become filled quickly, or to meet an early
registration deadline; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to pay the registration fees, boot related expenses and travel
expenses during the current fiscal year for trade shows which occur in the next fiscal year:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners as follows:
Section 1. The following cost of additional advance registrations, booth related expenses
and travel expenses for fiscal year 2020 are approved for payment in the fiscal year 2019 out of
Tourist Development Council Sales, Film Commission and Dive Umbrella promotional funds.
Atlanta Pride
October 2019 $ 5,600
IFTM Paris
October 2019 $ 5,500
Wedding MBA
October 2019 $ 5,000
TTG $10,000
Rimini Italy
October 2019
Pleasant Holidays Roadshow $10,000
October 2019
Travel Industry Exchange $11,000
October 2019
Destination Southeast $ 5,000
October 2019
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DEMA $ 25,000
November 2019
Smart Meetings
November 2019 $ 8,000
Connect: Florida
November 2019 $10,000
World Travel Market London, UK
November 2019 $65,000
Palm Springs Pride $ 5,200
November 2019
USA/Canada Consumer Fair $ 4,500
Netherlands Showcase
November 2019
Visit USA Austria Seminar $2,500
November 2019
Interaction/American Express $10,000
December 2019
Florida Encounter $ 7,500
December 2019
Focus (Film Commission) $ 9,000
December 2019
Travel and Adventure Shows
January 2020 —April 2020 $65,000
Florida Huddle $ 3,500
January 2020
Our World Underwater - $ 3,500
February 2020
Beneath the Sea $ 5,000
March 2020 •
Total Request: $275,800
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