In July 2009, the VCB added an online booking capability to its website at www.FortMyers-Sanibel.com.

Adding a booking engine to the site gives consumers a new way to conveniently book value vacation offerings in our destination and is a logical next step to the vacation planning tools already featured on the site. Visitors using the new booking engine are able to book themed packages to meet their vacation needs with a variety of optional add-on experiences from which to choose. They can also shop rates and availability for accommodations, attractions, airfare, ground transportation and other vacation offerings and then book the experiences directly on the site in a matter of minutes.

Industry partners wishing to participate in the booking engine can do so by contacting:

• Accommodations partners should contact Erick Garnica at 239.338.3500 or mailto:EGarnica@leegov.com.
• Attractions partners, contact Nancy MacPhee at 239.338.3500 or NMacphee@leegov.com.
• You may also speak directly with ARES representative Mark Farrell at 202.789.7064 or mark.farrell@aresdirect.com.