SALES + VISITOR CENTER
The goal of the sales team is to generate new business opportunities and build awareness of South Walton as a destination for the meetings and conventions, incentives, weddings, and consumer travel markets. We aim to be a trusted source of information while inspiring group travel to South Walton.
Recent Sales Missions:
- FICP Annual Meeting, Nov. 14-17. Education and networking event for Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals.
- Sponsored MPI North Florida EduCon, Nov. 15
- Annual Education Conference where we networked with more than 50 meeting planners, and as part of our sponsorship, presented South Walton as a meetings destination prior to the start of one of the sessions.
- We also had a booth set up in the main conference room for the duration of the event.
- CONNECT Medical/Technology, Nov. 29-Dec. 1
- Had one-on-one appointments with 25-plus meeting planners along with networking and education.
Upcoming Sales Missions:
- American Express Meetings and Events InterAction, Dec. 14-17
- Florida Encounter, Jan. 24-26
- Meeting Planner FAM, Feb. 3-5
Convention South:
After more than 8,000 readers and fans voted, Visit South Walton was awarded a Reader's Choice Award from Convention South Magazine for the 9th year. This is an elite list of the top meeting sites and destinations in the South.
Visitor Center Updates:
For the month of November, the Visitor Center welcomed 1,057 guests and sold $8,352 in merchandise. We offer a convenient in-store pickup option is available through our online store, so visitors or residents who are nearby can place an order online and skip the shipping costs by picking up their merchandise at the Visitor Center. Curbside pickup is also available.
New VBA Manager:
The Walton County Tourism Department officially welcomed Donna DonFrancesco (pictured below) to our team as Beach Ambassador Manager. Donna comes to us with extensive beach ambassador experience having served as a Seasonal Beach Ambassador in 2020 and 2021 as well as one of the (30) original Volunteer Beach Ambassadors in 2016 (and every year since) under Laurie Reichenbach’s direction.
Laurie founded the Volunteer Beach Ambassador Program in 2016 and has served as Director of that program from 2016-2021. Laurie also served as Lead Beach Ambassador for Walton County from Jan. 2020-Dec. 2021. Laurie’s last day was Dec. 3, and she has turned the reins over to Donna to continue the Beach Ambassador Program. We appreciate all Laurie has done for this County and look forward to working with Donna and her team.
To learn more about these programs, CLICK HERE.
Merchandise Spotlight: Corksicle Canteen & Tumbler
With the holidays right around the corner, it's time to start finding those perfect gifts for friends and family. Our corksicle canteens and tumblers make the perfect stocking stuffers for those last-minute gifts.
Corksicle Canteen:
Our 25 oz. corksicle canteen is laser engraved with the South Walton logo and is BPA-free. This triple-insulated stainless steel canteen features a no-sweat exterior and a non-slip bottom and will keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot.
To purchase your corksicle canteen ($26) online, CLICK HERE. They are available in Gloss navy, Turquoise and Gunmetal.
Corksicle Tumbler:
Our 24 oz. corksicle tumbler is laser engraved with the South Walton logo and is BPA-free. This triple-insulated stainless steel tumbler keeps cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot, as well as a no-sweat exterior and non-slip bottom.
To purchase your corksicle tumbler online, CLICK HERE. They are available in Gloss Navy and Gunmetal.
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