Current Updates

RSVP for Events

About the VCB

Arts & Attractions Funding Program

Bed Tax Information

Beach & Shoreline

Communications

E-Awards

Events Marketing Program

Helpful Links

Hurricane Information

Media Releases

Newsletters

SSL Program

Statistics

Tourist Development Council

Visitor Services

Web, Image & VG Guidelines

Sales & Marketing Plan

Home



Archive |

Releases

Media Releases

06/2008Lee County VCB holds workshop for local tourism industry to drive visitation, profits
06/2008Guests First workshops offer new and refresher training opportunities in customer service skills
06/2008Southwest Florida’s Sanibel Island ranks among Travel + Leisure magazine’s ‘Top Shelling Beaches’
06/2008The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel launches first Islands FallFest to spotlight special events, deals
06/2008The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel spotlight events for Islands FallFest
06/2008The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau launches first Islands FallFest to increase fall visitation
06/2008Islands FallFest 2008 Fact Sheet
06/2008The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau launches first Islands FallFest to increase fall visitation
06/2008The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel spotlight events for Islands FallFest
06/2008The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel launches first Islands FallFest to spotlight special events, deals
06/2008Special offers for Florida residents: Visit The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel for sizzling summer values and special rates
05/2008Special summer values from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel: Hot deals, enticing value added packages and fun in the sun on Florida’s Gulf coast
05/2008Canon/John Lewis summer promotion featuring The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
05/2008Plans to attract visitors for summer and fall presented at Lee County VCB Annual Tourism Appreciation breakfast
04/2008Accommodations and attractions going “green” at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
04/2008Summer forecast for The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel: Sizzling summer deals, value added packages and fun on Florida’s Gulf coast
03/20082008 “E” Awards program rewards exceptional customer service in Lee County
03/2008The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel names new U.K., Scandinavian PR & Marketing representatives
03/2008Condé Nast Traveler online recommends southwest Florida’s Cayo Costa among top ‘hidden beaches’ worldwide
02/2008The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel receives ConventionSouth’s prestigious readers’ choice award
02/2008Superior Small Lodging: Great things come in small packages!
02/2008HSMAI recognizes The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel at prestigious destination marketing awards
02/2008What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel: Going “green,” paddling trail expansion, designer shopping, dinosaurs, entertainment and more await visitors!
02/2008HSMAI recognizes The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel at prestigious destination marketing awards
01/2008For Valentine’s Day: Looking for “love” and a romantic island getaway? Let The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel sweep you away to paradise!
01/2008Consumers can register to win $10,000 grand prize in Treasure Your Trip sweepstakes The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel also to award vacations, luggage
11/2007What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel: Accommodations and eco-recreation
11/2007522 experts name southwest Florida’s Sanibel Island among ‘The world’s best islands’
11/2007Popular attraction along The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel now doubles the fun and adventure -- New leg of Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail opens
11/2007Sandcastle takes on a whole new meaning at 21st Annual American Sandsculpting Championship Festival on Fort Myers Beach
10/2007Esteemed ‘Best in the World’ list ranks two of southwest Florida’s islands
10/2007Lee County hospitality industry awards recognizes superb customer service
10/2007New tourism brand platform positions The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel as unspoiled island sanctuary Lee VCB unveils latest advertising campaign
09/2007Music, entertainment, luminary trails, theatre and more! The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel sparkle with warm, tropical holiday cheer
08/2007Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau receives prestigious Destiny Award for water quality program
08/2007The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel merit Florida’s top tourism marketing honors
08/2007Fall forecast for The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel: sunny skies, miles of pristine beaches, and fun events
08/2007Say ‘I do’ to a paradise wedding along The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
08/2007Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau employee earns esteemed hospitality industry certification
07/2007Southwest Florida’s Sanibel Island earns ranking on acclaimed publisher’s ‘Top-10 Family Beaches’ list
06/2007Area Guests First customer service training workshops heighten people, workplace skills
06/2007Davenport returns to southwest Florida’s Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau as executive director
06/2007The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel celebrates Duck Stamp Contest, ‘Ding’ Darling Days with packages, special events
06/2007Koreshan State Historic Site on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel ranked as one of the Top 100 family campgrounds in the U.S.
06/2007Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau earns destination marketing accreditation
05/2007Who let the dogs out on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel in southwest Florida?
04/2007Lee County VCB hosts Annual Tourism Appreciation Breakfast May 4 at Harborside Event Center
04/2007D.T. Minich resigns from Lee County VCB to head St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area CVB
03/2007Marketing of Nature/Cultural/Heritage tourism vital to the growth of what is unique about The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel and all of Florida
03/2007Summer brings fun and great deals to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel on Florida’s Gulf coast
03/2007Upscale and luxury niche markets attract dollars, offer growth potential for The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel and Florida
03/2007Sports: Amateur and baseball spring training bring hotel room nights and new visitors to Lee County
03/2007Convention sales represent substantial economic impact in Lee County
02/2007Tourism: No. 1 industry in Lee County
01/2007 2007 U.S. travel destinations survey ranks Fort Myers in the Top-10
01/2007HSMAI recognizes The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel at prestigious destination marketing awards
12/2006New international Web sites debut in French, German and Spanish for The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
12/2006Lee County Tourist Development Council welcomes new chair
12/2006Rose elected to Public Relations Society of America national board of directors
11/2006Esteemed ‘Best in the World’ list ranks southwest Florida’s Sanibel Island
10/2006Lee County hospitality industry awards honor outstanding customer service
09/2006Lee County helps preserve Florida’s largest tract of conservation lands for visitors, future generations
08/2006The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel celebrates ‘Ding’ Darling Days with packages, special events
08/2006Visitors head to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel for warm and toasty holiday events
08/2006Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau seeks nominations for annual customer service awards
08/2006The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel and Sun Splash Family Waterpark receive Florida’s tourism honors; the Edisons named to Florida Tourism Hall of Fame
07/2006Hamilton elected to Society of American Travel Writers board of directors
07/2006Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau selects intern for 2006
06/2006Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau promotes Pigott to deputy director
05/20062006: A year of milestone anniversaries for The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
05/2006The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel names five local tourism leaders to the new Junonia Club
05/2006New Web site debuts with innovative planning tools, new approaches to vacation and business travel to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
05/2006Bonita Springs Councilwoman joins Lee County Tourist Development Council
05/2006First annual Paddling Festival celebrates grand opening of The Great Calusa Blueway on southwest Florida gulf coast
04/2006Chico’s clothing catalog spotlights 2006 Top Restored Beaches
04/2006The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel provides setting, inspiration for renowned authors’ works
04/2006Lee County VCB launches new travelers guide to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
04/2006Summer, fall bargains available at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
04/2006Pine Island hotelier named to Lee County Tourist Development Council
03/2006Imaginative marketing earns ADDY Awards for Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau
03/2006Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau director elected to American Shore & Beach Preservation Association board of directors
01/2006Top 2006 U.S. travel destinations survey: ‘Fort Myers truly represents what’s right with the world’
01/2006Southwest Florida’s Sanibel Island ranks among Life magazine’s ’10 perfect island getaways’
01/2006Bird watchers visiting The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel now have access to top viewing destinations with opening of south portion of Great Florida Birding Trail

Click here to view archived media releases.

 

Published and developed by Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau in partnership with Miles Media Group and BVK.
All materials copyright 2008.