TDC Agenda 06/27/2022COLLIER COUNTY
Tourist Development Council
AGENDA
June 27, 2022
9:00 AM
Board of County Commission Chambers
Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor
Naples, FL 34112
Commissioner Andy Solis, Chair
Clark Hill, Vice-Chair
Councilor Jared Grifoni
Susan Becker
Amanda Cox
Nancy Kerns
Kathleen Brock
Edward (Ski) Olesky
Council Member Beth Petrunoff
All interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak and to submit their objections, if
any, in writing, to the Council prior to the meeting if applicable. For more information, please
contact Paul Beirnes at (239) 252-4040. If you are a person with a disability who needs any
accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management Department
located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101, Naples, FL 34112-5356, (239) 252-8380. Public
comments will be limited to 3 minutes unless the Cha irman grants permission for additional time.
Collier County Ordinance No. 99-22 requires that all lobbyists shall, before engaging in any lobbying
activities (including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners before the
Board of County Commissioners and its advisory boards, register with the Clerk to the Board at the
Board Minutes and Records Department.
About the public meeting:
Two or more members of the Board of County Commissioners, Coastal Advisory Committee, City of
Naples City Council, and City of Marco Island City Council may be present and participate at the
meeting. The subject matter of this meeting may be an item for discussion and action at future
meetings of these Boards.
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Agenda and Minutes
A. Changes and Approval of Today's Agenda
B. Approval of prior TDC Meeting Minutes
1. May 23, 2022 TDC Meeting Minutes
5. Presentations
6. Consent Agenda - All Matters listed under this agenda item are considered to be routine and action
will be taken by one motion without separate discussion of each item. If discussion is desired by a
member of the Council, that item will be moved from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately under New Business or Old Business.
A. Coastal Zone Management
B. Beach Park Facilities
C. Tourism Division
7. New Business
1. Recommendation to approve the FY 2022-2023 10-Year Capital Planning document for
Fund 195 Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance and Fund 185 Program
Management and Administration and make a finding that these expenditures promote
tourism.
2. Recommendation to approve the Tourist Development Council Grant application requests
from the City of Naples, the City of Marco Island and Collier County for FY 2022-2023 in
the amount of $4,155,100, budget these expenditures, approve an Agreement with the City
of Naples, and make a finding that these expenditures promote tourism.
3. Recommendation to approve the 1 year Sponsorship Agreement between Collier County
and UWP, LLC dba Pro Watercross World Championships for $90,000 and make a finding
that the sponsorship expenditures promote tourism.
4. Recommendation to approve an expenditure of Tourist Development Tax Promotion Funds
to provide funding for the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship in the amount $670,000;
make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism; and authorize the necessary Budget
Amendments.
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8. Old Business
9. Marketing Partner Reports
A. Part 1
1. Marketing Partner Report Part 1
B. Part 2
1. Marketing Partner Report Part 2
10. Council Member Discussion
11. Tourism Staff Reports
1. Tourism Staff Reports
12. Next Scheduled Meeting
A. Next Meeting Date July 25, 2022
13. Adjournment
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COLLIER COUNTY
Collier County Tourist Development Council
Item Number: 4.B.1
Item Summary: May 23, 2022 TDC Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Administrative Assistant – Tourism
Name: Jennifer Leslie
06/08/2022 1:28 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director – Tourism
Name: Paul Beirnes
06/08/2022 1:28 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Corporate Business Operations Jennifer Reynolds Additional Reviewer Completed 06/08/2022 1:31 PM
Tourism Paul Beirnes Tourism Division Completed 06/12/2022 2:00 PM
Tourism Paul Beirnes Director Completed 06/12/2022 2:00 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Acting County Manager Completed 06/23/2022 10:37 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Deputy County Manager Skipped 06/23/2022 11:29 AM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Attorney Review Completed 06/23/2022 12:25 PM
Tourist Development Council Paul Beirnes Meeting Pending 06/27/2022 9:00 AM
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MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL MEETING
Naples, Florida, May 23, 2022
LET IT BE REMEMBERED the Collier County Tourist Development Council in and for
the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 AM in a
REGULAR SESSION in Building F of the Government Complex, Naples, Florida, with
the following members present:
Chairman: Commissioner Andy Solis (via Zoom)
Vice Chairman: Clark Hill (absent)
Amanda Cox
Susan Becker
Kathleen Brock
Ed “Ski” Olesky
Jared Grifoni
Nancy Kerns
Beth Petrunoff
ALSO PRESENT: Paul Beirnes, Collier County Tourism Director
Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney
Buzzy Ford, Digital & Social Media Coordinator, County Tourism
Andy Miller, Coastal Zone Manager
John Melleky, Collier County Arts and Culture Manager
Marissa Baker, Manager, Paradise Coast Sports Complex
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Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the video recording
from the Collier County Communications and Customer Relations Department or view it online.
1. Call to Order
Acting Chairwoman Cox called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Roll Call
A quorum of eight was established by those members present in the board room.
Mr. Beirnes noted that Chairman Solis was joining through Zoom due to a cold.
Acting Chair Cox made a motion to allow Mr. Solis to participate via Zoom due to extraordinary
circumstances. Second by Ms. Kerns. The motion was carried unanimously, 8-0.
4. Agenda and Minutes
A. Changes and Approval of Today’s Agenda
No changes made
B. Approval of prior TDC Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting April 25, 2022
Ms. Becker said a word should be added to her comment on Page 5, where she said she “didn’t see a
question about whether visitors are coming here for events.” It should say “cultural events.”
On Page 8, where she asked about Sunset Saturdays, it says Ms. Becker answered. Ms. Becker said
she wasn’t certain whose name should be there, maybe Ms. Baker’s. It should say “Mr. Moses”
provided the answer.
Ms. Becker made a motion to approve the April 25, 2022, meeting minutes, with the changes.
Second by Ms. Petrunoff. The motion was carried unanimously, 8-0.
5. Presentations/Public Comment - (3 minutes each)
Mr. Beirnes said we’re going to be receiving a preliminary recap of the 2022 U.S. Open Pickleball event
that took place April 23-April 30. It was very well attended. If you recall, the 2020 event was canceled
due to COVID and in 2021, the travel industry was just getting back on its feet. At the time, international
borders were shut down, so there were two years of impact toward that and 2022, like the rest of the
winter, was met with pent-up travel demand. The U.S. Open Pickleball Championships definitely were
different from that. Over the course of the year, the CVB executed a constant level of marketing that
included digital, website, public relations, media placement, social media, email communication to our
database, print and digital ads, and integration within their broadcast at the park itself.
Over the year, there were site improvements, a new 11,000-square-foot, $3 million East Naples
Community Park Welcome Center, a new state-of-the-art championship court lighting, state-of-the-art
lighting replacement at the northwest courts, electrical service for the broadcast van, extensive grass
parking lot stabilization, an asphalt pathway to the southwest court area, extensive site landscaping
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upgrades for the event, dedicated County staffing to achieve the U.S. Open Championship site standards,
and Community Center renovations and updates. Kudos to everybody across the County who assisted.
A. Minto US Open Pickleball Championships Presentation
Terri Graham and Chris Evon, co-founders of the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships
New Pickleball Channel Video and PowerPoint Presentation
Ms. Graham called the event an economic driver for Collier County, the Augusta National of
pickleball. They’ll be back next month with a presentation to ask for additional funding to make this a
better and better park than it already is.
Ms. Becker asked if they could be specific about what will make it bigger and better.
Ms. Graham said some of it is minor, like astroturfing some of the sand-rock area. Others are bigger.
Florida right now is catching up with us. When we brought the U.S. Open here in 2016, there was
nothing like it out there.
And then the second year, you built the shade structure. Now the shade structure isn’t that unique. If you
look at other places in in Florida, covered courts are a very important piece of this. There must be 12
facilities in Florida that have built covered courts right now. Our shade structures are wonderful for
shade, but the minute it rains, it shuts down and then it drips. It really shuts us down for a long
time. Everything from covered courts to parking is a big thing, and asphalting the parking lot out back,
which used to be a soccer field. We had a fire truck get stuck out there. That really needs to have parking
done. Parking is our No. 1 concern. We filled Sugden Park’s lot this year and on most days, people were
parking all over the street, so we’re a little landlocked there and we understand that. We have to
maximize what we have for parking. There will be a slew of things we will end up coming back to ask
you for.
Ms. Petrunoff asked if they’d drilled down in “dissatisfied or less dissatisfied” on the survey to see what
those reasons were, or were you speculating it was the weather?
Ms. Evon said no, they didn’t have a checklist, but people could list their likes and dislikes, so they could
get a general idea. Weather was a big part of it. Every year the dislikes involve food. It’s really difficult if
you try to think of food for 35,000 people. And every year we upgrade the food. We do more food trucks
and different types of foods, but in that small category, you’re going to get somebody who didn’t have
the food they liked, so we don’t get too concerned with that.
Shade was another. We’re not quite sure why. We have been out there, we have a ton of shade throughout
that park and the Welcome Center helped us with that, but there are pockets that might not have shade.
Parking is probably one of the big ones. The parking team did a phenomenal job this year, especially
after the first couple of days. They figured out a new flow for the traffic and they got that going a lot
smoother, but some people got caught possibly waiting for buses to come from Sugden Park. So, there
were things we’re usually aware of as the event is going on and we always try to improve each year.
Ms. Petrunoff asked if they had cooling stations, given the late April timeframe.
Ms. Evon said they don’t have a cooling stations, except for the medical tent, where they have cooling
capacities, but they do have a lot of shade, so they’re pretty well covered.
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Ms. Petrunoff asked if they’d considered opportunities for next year, co-op opportunities with the food
trucks down the road or Naples Botanical Garden to get one more day out of attendees and get them to
stay.
Ms. Graham said they spoke to Rebecca Maddox, owner of Three-60 Market & Wine and the food truck
park down the street, about getting people to stay. Both are packed all day long during the
championships. During the shoulder-season, those tend to die down, but they were packed. It’s one of our
sponsors for our guest services, so we send people there, the Botanical Garden.
Ms. Petrunoff said their billboard strategy seemed to work in Florida. Have they thought of other areas
where pickleball is well established, such as Arizona and California, maybe Chicago because of the
weather?
Ms. Graham said they did speak about extending it into the Midwest areas. We never expected this park
to be as full as it was. We expected it to be more than last year because last year we didn’t do any
marketing. This year, we did a full radio campaign throughout Florida. Last year, we didn’t do the
billboards and when people started coming. Then when we filled Sugden Park, we said now what do we
do. We had 3,000-5,000 people at that park every day. So, yeah, we want more people to come, but there
is going to be a fine line of too many to manage that 47-acre park.
Mr. Grifoni noted that they’d mentioned in the presentation that they thought they might be tapped out
around 2,800 or so participants. Have you considered looking at satellite locations to expand the player-
pool opportunities on Marco Island or other areas within Collier County?
Ms. Graham said they did look at that in 2019. The concern is that people want to be at East Naples
Community Park. That’s where the party is, and if we ended up going to Veterans Park or Marco Island,
we’d really have to establish a party atmosphere there, as well. She’s not saying they couldn’t do that. In
2019, they took too many people and asked Minto if they could use their eight courts and beautiful
facility. We gave them free lunches and shuttled them over and you would have thought we were sending
them to Harlem. We got so many negative comments about it that we put the satellite idea on hold.
Moving forward, the Parks & Recreation Department and Collier County should consider adding more
pickleball courts. They just built eight at one park, but in Collier County, from Marco to North Naples,
we need more pickleball courts because people are coming to this area to play and vacation. When they
get their group together, the first thing they ask is where can they play. It’s pickleball travel. Pickleball
Magazine this month is focused on pickleball travel. So, build us more courts, six or 10 on Marco Island,
and we would need a larger facility to do a satellite location.
Mr. Grifoni said he’s sure there are plenty of pickleball players on Marco Island who would agree.
Mr. Beirnes said as the TDC is aware, over the last year we have solicited a new partnership with
Zartico, which allows us to monitor and track digital devices. Unfortunately, that takes a bit of time to
extrapolate all that data and they were nearly finished late last week. In the next seven days, we’ll be able
to get a little more definitive data, so we’ll be able to provide that to the team. There are a couple of
things he’s seen that have been pretty mesmerizing. It’s literally on a map and you’re able to see hour-by-
hour where people are moving once they leave or just prior to arriving, so it’s pretty fascinating. We’ll
add that next month.
6. Consent Agenda
All matters listed under this agenda item are routine and action will be taken by one motion without
separate discussion on each item. If discussion is desired by a member of the TDC, those items will
be moved from the Consent Agenda and considered separately under New Business or Old Business.
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A. Coastal Zone Management
None
B. Beach Park Facilities
None
C. Tourism Division
None
7. New Business
a. Recommendation to approve a Work Order with Humiston & Moore Engineers to provide
professional support services for the application preparation of a United States Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) permit for the South Marco Island Beach Restoration, under Contract No.
18-7432-CZ, for time and material not to exceed $34,132.00 and make a finding that this item
promotes tourism (Fund 195, Project No. 90071).
Mr. Miller said we do beach renourishment on South Marco and had an Army Corps permit for 15
years there. We just renourished the South Marco Beach in April 2020, and we typically do that on a
seven-year cycle, depending on Mother Nature. What we want to do with this item is to get Humiston
Moore, our local coastal engineer, to establish another new 15-year permit.
The recommendation is to approve a Work Order with Humiston & Moore Engineers to provide
professional support services for the application preparation of a United States Army Corps of Engineers
permit for the South Marco Island Beach Restoration, under Contract No. 18-7432-CZ, for time and
material not to exceed $34,132 and to make a finding that this item promotes tourism
Mr. Grifoni made a motion to approve a Work Order with Humiston & Moore Engineers to
provide professional support services for the application preparation of a U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers permit for the South Marco Island Beach Restoration, under Contract No. 18-7432-CZ,
for time and materials not to exceed $34,132, and he found that this item promotes tourism.
Second by Ms. Petrunoff. The motion was carried unanimously, 8-0.
b. Recommendation to approve Tourist Development Tax Grant Applications for FY 2022-2023
Marketing Grants (formerly Category B) ($100,000) and Non-County Owned/Operated
Museums (formerly Category C-2) ($672,500) and make a finding that these expenditures
promote tourism.
Mr. Melleky said he wanted to provide a little history on the Tourism Development Tax Grant Program
and how it worked this year. It’s funded by the hotel surtax and applied to the rental fees paid by visitors
for short-term accommodations, such as hotel, motel rooms, condominiums, vacation homes and rental
sources. The TDC administers the funds collected into a grant program for arts and cultural
organizations.
Thanks to our 1.6 million visitors a year, we can provide funds to arts and culture organizations to help
them direct tourism to the Paradise Coast. Pursuant to Florida Statute 125.0104, the events and activities
that have as a main purpose the attraction of tourists, as evidenced by the promotion of the activity to
tourists. The activities we’re looking at providing grant funds for must demonstrate the intent and ability
to attract visitors to Collier County. These grants currently provide funding for exhibition support and
marketing expenses for organizations.
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Throughout this year’s process, you approved an expanded definition of a museum, per the museum
grant, that included that a museum is a building or institution that cares for and displays a collection of
artifacts and other objects of artistic, cultural, historical or scientific importance. Many public museums
make these items available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or
temporary. Second, a museum is a non-profit permanent institution in the service of society and its
development, open to the public that acquires, conserves, researches, communicates and exhibits the
tangible and intangible heritage of humanity and of its environment for the purposes of education, study
and enjoyment.
The grant process opened on February 15, it was extended and closed on April 29. Here’s some
background on the Tourism Grant applications:
• Grant applications this year were up over the past two years.
• For the first time, the program included a webinar to help organizations with the grant process, help
them fill out grants and to drive the purpose of the grants, to promote tourism.
• 14 organizations participated in the grant program, a 50% increase over last year.
• They submitted 17 different projects, a 35% increase over last year.
• There were five first-time submissions.
• 13% were for festivals and events.
• 27% were for performance-based activities.
• 70% were for exhibitions.
• The grant amount requested was over $1.2 million, a 25% increase from the previous year.
• $950,000 is available in the grant budget, $850,000 for museum grants and $100,000 for marketing
grants.
He thanked the organizations, many of which are here today, and they’re here to answer your questions.
We also have some on Zoom who represent the organizations. This includes the support that you
approved to help fund the Hispanic Art Festival, a $250,000 portion of the $850,000 in museum
grants. All the applications we received that were completed on time and signed are recommended for
approval for some type of grant.
The recommendations in both categories for the museum and marketing grants represent a total of
$772,500, $672,500 for the museum grant and $100,000 for the marketing grant. That leaves a balance
in this first round of grants at $177,500. What are we asking for today? There are a couple of steps
before that. I want to talk a bit about the Hispanic Art Fest. There has been discussion among the non-
profits to combine efforts and work together and really build a cultural heritage to showcase what we
have in Collier County. A lot of the activities they already were planning are Hispanic-themed, so
they’ve been working on a marketing campaign to showcase these events and a Hispanic Art Festival.
There will be more about the marketing of this festival as we work together with the organizations in the
marketing campaigns for the next year. From the 17 grant applications:
• Eight were for the Hispanic Art Festival, which represents 47% of the grants.
• A total of $359,000 of the recommended $772,000 were for the Hispanic Art Festival, which
represents 46%.
• Of the $359,000, $314,000 is for museum grants and $45,000 is for marketing grants.
The first step to consider today is to approve the grants with the recommendations today for this first
round. With $177,000 still available in the Museum Grant Fund, there are two other steps to
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consider. We realized performance organizations were at a deficit. There is a maximum of $103,955 of
performance productions in the current round of applications that could be granted if we were to modify
the grants, so our second request is to look at that and modify grant requirements for performance-arts
organizations. Three organizations would have additional support from the current round of
applications.
As we went through, we earmarked what we know we have. That would then leave an additional
$73,545 in balance left if we were to give all that money to those performance arts organizations. Our
third request is to ask to open a second round of grants to continue funding Hispanic arts organizations,
plus other organizations.
It’s a three-step process. The first step is to look at the recommendation to approve Tourism
Development Tax Grant Applications for fiscal year 2022-23 marketing grants, formerly category B of
$100,000 and non-county-owned/operated museums, formerly category C2 for $672,500 and make a
finding that these expenditures promote tourism.
The executive summary contains information about each organization and their project, past awards,
what’s fundable, expenses from the applications, what’s not fundable and a recommended grant
amount. There are two types of grants: museums and marketing. Part of this delineation includes the
purpose of the organization and represents the funding stream.
The Museum Grants are funded directly from TDC taxes and the Marketing Grants are taken from the
CVB’s budget, where we allocate a certain portion of our marketing budget to create the marketing
funds. Marketing Grants, formerly known as Category B, support marketing activities outside the region
and can include direct-mail campaigns, website upgrades, advertising and public-relations costs to help
direct tourism to the activity. With $100,000 for marketing grants, there are four grants for your
consideration.
Ms. Petrunoff asked how these are calculated from heads and beds. She noted that columns on the
spreadsheet specified the number of hotel nights that would generate the number of tax dollars and then
there’s a multiplier that’s applied and it’s an economic impact. When she did a spreadsheet based on his
spreadsheet, she looked at returns the way you would look at a financial spreadsheet, return on
investments, and it’s all over the map. Maybe she is misunderstanding or these are weighted in a
different way. For example, for every dollar spent you get X and an economic value off the charts.
Gulfshore Theater and the Naples Botanical Garden and the others seemed to be either medium or
underperformers and when she looks at how many TDC dollars it takes to get one hotel night, sort of an
advertising return. They’re all over the map, from $16,000 to 68 cents. Her background is finance and
she’s trying to understand the metrics.
Mr. Melleky said they’re estimates based on attendance, so what we need to do is work with the
organizations because a lot are applying for the first time. Some have been doing things over a number
of years and some have applied for grants for the first time, so there’s a wide range of different activities
being requested for funding. What we want to do is have a basis of support in all regions of the County.
That’s an important concept. There are things going on in Marco Island and the East Naples area and we
want to ensure the whole County is being represented.
Ms. Petrunoff said she understands they’re trying to represent the whole County in regional areas, but
she thought the purpose of this was for tourists. Are you trying to drive them to all different parts of the
county? Is that a stated objective?
Ms. Becker said yes.
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Mr. Melleky said yes, it’s building tourism areas around the County. We want to work with the
organizations to build metrics. The metrics are an important component. We want to work with the
organizations and build stronger metrics and also help them with surveys during events, so we’re really
becoming more data-driven.
Ms. Petrunoff said she spoke with some private museums and they were a little frustrated by this
because they said they didn’t know how many hotel rooms their event generated, so they didn’t apply.
So they would they work with you on trying to get some estimate because it seems like this is an
important metric for you?
Ms. Kerns said when she first started, the grant process was cumbersome. We were asking people to
apply and they didn’t know how to document it. Jack Wert and staff streamlined the process and had a
webinar to show them. She’s delighted to have all these applicants because the money wasn’t used every
year.
Ms. Petrunoff questioned the metric. She’s for funding, but maybe heads and beds is not an appropriate
metric for some of these venues. I see from a financial background how frustrating that can be, and
attribution in return on ad-spending return on investment is so different because of the lack of a one-to-
one correlation.
Acting Chair Cox said that as a hotelier, it’s very difficult to say what drives a person’s purchase
decision because it’s a variety of things. Certainly, we like to say it generated this many room nights. It
is rare outside of special events, such as a Super Bowl, that we can say this is the reason they came. It’s
more likely for a well-rounded experience that touches on beaches and natural beauty to arts and culture.
Mr. Beirnes said over the course of the last six months, there have been a lot of conversations about the
arts and culture community. Commissioner Taylor has really allowed us to rally everybody together. For
2023, we’re already deeply in conversation with our advertising agency to build a campaign and
integration within everything we do because it’s the beaches, dining and the arts and culture, which is a
wonderful bow that really wraps these incredible offerings in this destination from one end of the
County to the other. It really does elevate the arts and culture community in a way that we have not had
the ability to do. John Melleky has brought this team to the chambers and we’re pretty excited about
where it’s going.
Ms. Brock said of the biggest issues for Everglades City is the heads and beds metric. We know we’re
putting heads in your beds because they come and we know this because during the season we’ll have
3,000-5,000 people a day riding airboats. They’re not sleeping in Everglades City, but they’re extending
their trip elsewhere. She’s spoken about this to the TDC before and wants to know if they can look at
state Department of Revenue sales taxes to document the traffic that’s coming through that part of the
City or that part of the County to show that, even though their population is only 400. A significant
number of our statistics are upside down. Typically, tourism is a small percentage of the overall
population. Our population is dwarfed by the number of tourists that are in our town every day, but we
get very little credit for it because we don’t have the heads in the beds. We can’t put them in ours, but
we can put them in yours. That’s something that I’m very interested in. And we send them to Marco and
we send them to other places because that’s where we have to.
Acting Chair Cox said that with almost 50% of the applications influencing the Hispanic Art Festival,
which she thinks is an outstanding initiative, do you have any concerns about the volume of eggs in that
one basket, versus distribution of year-round programming?
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Mr. Melleky said no. That’s a valid question because the festival is really a year-long effort involving
activities from October to June. It’s more of a thematic type of presentation marketing plan, as opposed
to a festival, where someone would go for three days, stand outside and listen to something. With all the
organizations, it’s a breadth of activity. There are performances, music, visual arts, paintings,
exhibitions, so it’s everything. What’s exciting is that everyone wants to participate and do something
and really build it because they see this as something to start, and take it into the future, as well, which is
an important thing to build.
Acting Chair Cox said that something for us to consider, as we think about our next motions, would be
the July, August, September gap in that festival, given that is our third quarter of the year, also weather
season in South Florida, when it is more difficult for us to attract tourists for revenue, hotel beds and
anything.
Mr. Melleky said some of the organizations want to start working with hotels more. How do they build
out those relationships, how do they deal with offseason, and building those partnerships?
Commissioner Taylor said economic development is always on her mind, especially because she’s the
Commission representative for the economic aspect of this County. We’ve always had a very strong
tourism-based economy. That’s our business. But we understand tourism has three legs to that stool,
including leisure, which we’ve always paid attention to. In 1992, we started and passed the ordinance to
re-nourish our beaches. Mr. Wert came to City Council in the 2000s to talk about tourism and how
excited he was that things were moving. The red-headed stepchild of that had been the arts and also
sports. Where else have you heard $9 million in one week and 35,000 people enjoying themselves? Go
look at that park today. It’s spotless. This this is exciting stuff. We’re right at the beginning of it.
And now the arts. To have the increases that we saw with the grants, to hire somebody that’s so
competent and has reached out physically and gone around this County to talk to the arts groups to learn
more. We are moving into an area that can only increase and benefit our quality of life here for us as
residents and businesses. So, thank you very much.
She’s so glad Everglades City is here. It’s one of her favorite places. We have open minds now, we have
a very competent attorney who keeps telling us to look the State statute and says we can do this, but be
very careful about how we proceed because the State law is State law. But we’ve opened up the grants
for performances. The next moves are going to be very interesting.
Mr. Melleky said there are four marketing grants for consideration.
• Florida Stone Crabbers Association is requesting support to promote the 53rd Annual 2023
Everglade Seafood Festival in February 2023. They are estimating 7,150 overnight visitors.
Funding is requested for the promotion of the festival out-of-region through digital marketing
and out-of-home marketing, which includes billboards, advertising and radio campaigns. Staff
recommends funding up to $25,000.
• Gulfshore Opera is requesting support to promote the 2022-23 lineup of opera productions and
concerts in numerous venues in Collier County. They estimate 900 overnight visitors. Funding
has been requested for the promotion of the lineup out-of-region marketing through print, radio,
television and social-media campaigns. Staff recommends funding up to $10,000.
• The Marco Island Historical Society is requesting support to promote the 2023 exhibition of
Clyde Butcher’s Photography: Cuba, The Natural Beauty. This is part of the Hispanic Art
Festival. They estimate 3,000 overnight visitors. Funding has been requested for the promotion
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of the exhibition out-of-region through print, broadcast and social-media campaigns. Staff
recommends funding up to $45,000.
• The Naples Players is requesting support to promote the regional premiere of the production of
“A Christmas Carol, The Musical,” which has typically been played in New York City in
November through December of 2022. They estimate 450 overnight visitors. Funding has been
requested for out-of-region marketing and promotion through print and radio campaigns. Staff
recommends funding up to $20,000.
He asked if anyone had questions on those grants.
Ms. Petrunoff asked why funding was cut for Gulfshore Opera.
Mr. Melleky said the advertising campaign targeted Lee County and Bonita Springs. They should go to
Sarasota and outside areas. That’s one thing they want to work on with Gulfshore Opera. They’ve
typically done promotions in Lee County and we want to work with them to expand their horizon and
advertising campaigns outside Lee County to provide heads and beds.
Ms. Petrunoff said she didn’t understand. They asked for $15,000 and we’re recommending $10,000.
What’s the difference? Why did we reduce that?
Mr. Melleky said that in the past, they’ve typically received reimbursement for funding for advertising
campaigns in Lee County and Bonita Springs. We want to work with them so they’re expanding
more. Instead of funding advertising in Lee County, we’ll ensure that they’re going to Sarasota County
and outside-of-region areas to increase heads and beds here.
Mr. Beirnes said that proposal was heavily inclusive of near-in markets, so we’re trying to encourage
them to go farther. What was presented was very much Bonita and Lee County. They need to reach
beyond that. He’s not saying that can’t be a part of the marketing plan, it is just not a part that’s
reimbursable by a grant.
Ms. Petrunoff thanked him and said that makes sense.
Mr. Grifoni asked what backup there is for the estimated number of overnight visitors. What do we
look at after-the-fact to determine whether we’re actually seeing that? Some of the numbers seem rather
high.
Mr. Melleky said some of the organizations tried to include that as part of the grant application. It is not
a required question, so right now, that’s nothing we could fix. This is one of the things we want to fix to
start building that measure. Some of the organizations, especially ones that have received grants before,
do surveys. For instance, if you go to an exhibition at Artis-Naples, you fill out a survey and it asks what
your primary ZIP code is, how long are you staying and where you’re staying. Those numbers tend to be
more valid, as opposed to others. But these are estimates and we want to work with the organizations to
help reach those goals and how they measure them. And if some of the measures are wrong, that’s fine,
especially for this first year as we try and rebuild the program. He’ll be back in September and October
to look at how to change the grant process and the questions we’re asking.
Mr. Grifoni said there’s a lot of good stuff here. Looking at the year in advance, what can we do to get
a firmer grip on that data, so when we’re looking at a significant amount of grant dollars going out that
we can feel confident in that type of return that we’re getting as a County overall?
Mr. Melleky said that if you look at Opera Naples’ grant application, they used one of our companies to
help do their surveys at their Festival Under the Stars and you can see the data that is collected. That’s
what we want to use as a model and move forward with. That really shows actual detail and the
knowledge they gain from those surveys at the event itself.
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Mr. Beirnes said that was conducted by Downs & St. Germain, our research collector, and you will
receive an update later. We realized there was a void and wondered how we could utilize some of our
trusted resources to be able to slice, dice and analyze. That’s what John was mentioning. We said let’s
have them do the Intercept Survey at this event to start the process. As we go into 2023 and the
execution of this, we’re going to be definitely educating and informing Downs & St. Germain where all
of these activities are so we can layer on and get a better feel. Not only does it allow us to engage in that
monthly, but it will provide a lot of great market intelligence and insight going forward. We’re also
trying to figure out how to Geofence and tap Zartico to do similar items, so there are a lot of data
analytics that will be employed going forward.
Acting Chair Cox said it would seem that with both of those, it would be much easier to add some
data that could help put all of these applications on the same playing field.
Ms. Brock asked if they will be working with some of the first-time grant applicants to help them, for
example, to take these surveys and not wait until next year.
Mr. Melleky said they will use some standardized questions that they’ve used before. In the past, it’s
been a paper survey. We’re looking at how do they measure it through digital means, whether it’s
surveying people afterwards, exit surveys or if they need help with Downs & St. Germain. We’ll help
with that.
Ms. Brock said perfect, thank you.
Acting Chair Cox asked if there was any support to help with marketing grants. They did great work
with webinars and assistance filling out applications and understanding the grant process, which can be
cumbersome. Is there any similar support provided for organizations that might wish for help on
marketing once the grants are approved? We have so many great partnerships. It could be helping their
media buys go further through centralized spending or assisting with social media or digital for those
organizations that might not be as familiar or have the acumen inhouse. Do we offer any of those
resources?
Mr. Melleky said they’re looking at starting some of those resources. On Wednesday, the CVB is doing
a seminar on social-media influencers. All the arts organizations were invited to participate. We’re
building that partnership program, making sure the arts organizations know about all those opportunities
and providing others about marketing.
[He continued his presentation]
In the requests for the museum category, formerly C2. This category allows funding similar to the
Marketing Grants, as well as funding for exhibitions that would help drive tourism to our destination.
There are 11 in this category. In two groups, five and then six, they are in alphabetical order:
• Artis-Naples is requesting support for marketing and exhibition support for the exhibition “Love
Stories from the National Portrait Gallery of London” at the Baker Museum, February through May
2023. We will be one of only two locations in the country that will have this exhibition. They
estimate 15,873 overnight visitors and funding has been requested for the exhibition, support and
out-of-region marketing. Staff recommends funding up to $100,000.
• Artis-Naples is requesting support to promote its 14th Annual Naples International Film Festival,
which will run from October 27-30, 2022. They estimate 1,088 overnight visitors. Funding has been
requested for out-of-region marketing, including digital print and social-media campaigns. We
recommend funding up to $50,000.
• Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples is requesting exhibition support for two traveling
exhibitions, “Pigeon Comes to Naples” and “Namaste, India: From Bollywood to Hollywood.” They
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will run from October 2022 through September 2023. They estimate 16,185 overnight
visitors. Funding has been requested for out-of-region marketing and exhibition support. Staff
recommends funding up to $78,500.
• Gulfshore Playhouse is requesting marketing for its 2023 season, including the production of “26
Miles,” which is part of the Hispanic Art Festival and will run in October 2022. They estimate 5,865
overnight visitors. Funding has been requested for out-of-region marketing. Staff recommends
funding up to $20,000.
• Holocaust Museum is requesting marketing support for its year-long programs and for exhibitions,
support for “Two Regimes - Witnesses to the Holodomor and the Holocaust” and overall out-of-
market advertising for programs on “Lessons Learned From the Holocaust.” They estimate 2,597
overnight visitors. They are requesting funding for the exhibition, out-of-region advertising and
website updates. Staff recommends funding up to $30,000.
Are there any questions about those five projects?
Ms. Petrunoff asked about Gulfshore Playhouse, which is asking for $100,000 and we’re giving them
$20,000. When she looks at the metrics, the returns, she thought it would be a good thing.
Mr. Melleky said Gulfshore Playhouse is one of the performance organizations where we run into
difficulty in the grant application. They’ve requested $20,000 for marketing dollars. The other $80,000
was for production costs. However, in the current grant process, that $80,000 isn’t eligible, which is why
we tracked that for the second grant process and the second Executive Summary. If that were to be
approved, then they could obtain funding for that, as well. That’s a valid question.
Ms. Petrunoff said it seems to be a very productive endeavor for tourism.
Ms. Kerns said the amount requested by the Holocaust Museum seems like a lot of money for out-of-
region marketing promotions.
Mr. Melleky said it’s for out-of-region marketing and portions of the exhibition. With museum funds,
we pay a portion of the exhibition. That’s the way that it’s been done. We typically try and look at 50%
and make sure the organization is paying 50% of the exhibition costs and then 50% could be funded up
to.
Ms. Petrunoff agreed that the Holocaust Museum doesn’t generate much of a return.
Mr. Melleky said they do about $7,000-$8,000. Joan (Hogan, the museums Marketing and
Communications Manager), is here and can speak about the exhibition.
Acting Chair Cox said talking about consistency and metrics, there were nearly 2,600 overnight
visitors, but only five hotel-room nights, so it’s harder to universalize those metrics.
Ms. Petrunoff said she would propose that we don’t use those metrics because they are misleading.
They lead you to a different set of conclusions.
Ms. Hogan said she’d explain how they got that. We had visitors that could stay from a long weekend to
a month, two months, so we picked five nights as a very conservative estimate to generate the hotel
rooms. We cannot necessarily say this is why people are coming to Collier County. We’re one of the
unique experiences that visitors can get only in this region, so we do get the visitors, but cannot say we
are going to guarantee this amount of heads and beds rooms. (Ms. Petrunoff said she didn’t believe any
of them can.) But we bring a lot of value because we’ve got wonderful beaches, wonderful natural
resources, wonderful restaurants. As you can see from all the groups here, there’s that untapped resource
of cultural resources that you just don’t get anywhere. You can have so many wonderful hits when you
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come to this area, so many interesting, memorable experiences. We’re proud to be a part of that, and to
contribute to what Collier County has to offer.
Acting Chair Cox said the other thing that makes this difficult and confusing is that it’s not a zero-sum
gain either, For example, we could have both the Marco Island Historical Center and the Marco Island
Center for the Arts reporting an overnight visitor that could be the same visitor and those would both be
correct because they visited both venues, but it’s not a singular attribution, right? We all see that when
we go on our own vacations. We don’t go to a city or destination to do one thing, so it does make it hard
on our financiers to attribute.
Ms. Petrunoff said we are being asked to make decisions on this spreadsheet about this and we all know
that when people come here, they visit multiple places, so maybe the whole measurement system needs
to be re-looked at so that we can ultimately say if we have 30 items, we should be investing in these 10
and we shouldn’t be investing in these 10 because of XY and Z. But it probably is not beds and heads.
It’s probably something else because they are doing multiple things.
Ms. Brock noted that another Council member asked if the County helps with marketing. That’s a huge
deal because when she first started a couple of years ago after owning an ad agency for 30 years and
having a background in how to measure things and how they should be looked at, it always bothered her.
If she saw an application and it said social-media, it might not be paid social media. People think that
they actually are doing social media if they just post it to Facebook. They need assistance or a review
process once they’ve done it themselves to make sure the marketing dollars are actually being spent
properly.
Mr. Melleky agreed and said part of that is done. To get the reimbursement, because this is a
reimbursable grant, they must turn in an invoice to show they’ve spent the dollars, what was done, a
copy of the ad, and a canceled check to show what was expended. Then it gets reimbursed. But we need
to take it that a step further. How are we looking at those measures, what’s the reach? Those are
important measures. We’ll be working with that to make sure that happens.
Ms. Brock said perfect, thank you.
Mr. Melleky detailed the final six grant applicants:
• Marco Island Center for the Arts is requesting marketing and exhibition support for its 2022-
23 season, which has various events tied to the Hispanic Art Festival. They have a variety of
exhibitions and a music series called “Musical Interludes With a Latin Twist.” They estimate
6,426 overnight visitors. They are seeking funding for out-of-region marketing and exhibition
support. Staff recommends funding up to $10,500 ($10,580 was rounded down for balancing
purposes).
• Naples Art Association is requesting support for its 2022-23 season, “Miradas de Mujeres,
Isabelle de Borchgrave” and the “World of Frida Kahlo Exhibition” in March of 2023, a
Hispanic Art Festival event. This is an exhibition of the artist Isabelle de Borchgrave, who
creates replicas of dresses and costumes out of paper. This is part of the Hispanic Art Festival.
They estimate 2,813 overnight visitors. They are seeking funding for exhibition support and out-
of-region advertising and promotions. Staff recommends funding up to $100,000.
• Naples Art District is requesting support for its 2022-23 season, which includes a variety of
events and exhibitions, including some at the Hispanic Art Festival. They are looking at building
their marketing and tracking programs. This is a first-time applicant. They are seeking funding
for out-of-region marketing, including social-media campaigns, rag cards and direct-mail
campaigns to measure visitors. Staff recommends funding up to $48,500.
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• Naples Botanical Garden is requesting support for its “Johnsonville Nightlights in the Garden,”
which runs from November 25 to January 1. They estimate 1,055 overnight visitors. They are
seeking funding for out-of-region marketing and exhibition support. Staff recommends funding
up to $100,000.
• Naples Botanical Garden also is requesting support for its exhibition rental for exhibits
throughout the year entitled “Mexico’s Celebration of Plants and Culture,” which includes
exhibitions of “La Calavera Catrina,” “A Dia de los Muertos Festival,” and “Frida and Her
Garden,” which will run from October 2022 through June 2023. They estimate 3,063 overnight
visitors throughout the season. They’re seeking funding for out-of-region marketing and
exhibition support. Staff recommends funding up to $100,000.
• Opera Naples is requesting support for its 3rd Annual Festival Under the Stars, which will run at
Cambier Park from March 20 through April 6, 2023. It will include performances of Bizet’s
“Carmen,” South American music and Spanish Zarzuela music and dancing and is a part of the
Hispanic Art Festival. They estimate 478 overnight visitors. They are seeking funding for out-of-
region marketing. Staff recommends funding for up to $35,000.
Acting Chair Cox asked if Opera Naples is similar to the other situation we looked at where the $5,000
trim is based on production expenses not being reimbursed under our current grant.
Mr. Melleky said that was correct.
Ms. Kerns asked for clarification on the tourist tax revenue for Marco Island Center for the Arts. It’s the
same amount as the Holocaust Museum. You’re looking at two completely different scenarios.
Acting Chair Cox added that they had very different funding proposals.
Mr. Melleky said that was correct, but you have to look at the grant applications and what they
requested. Marco Island said a lot of their funding is for marketing. The important thing about the Marco
Island Center and one thing under consideration is that it’s going to be one of the hubs for the arts and
the Hispanic Art Festival for Marco Island and that’s the way their application is written, to drive that
build from there. They also are looking at how do they do that, the marketing support and the measures.
This is also a first-time grant funder.
Ms. Kerns asked where the exhibits would be for the Naples Art District, the Botanical Garden and
the Naples Art District.
Mr. Melleky said they are doing different activities in the district itself on Shirley Street, but they’re
also combining and doing some work at the Botanical Garden as part of their exhibitions because their
marketing support and campaigns are reaching out to Sarasota and out-of-region East Coast, as well.
Mr. Solis said the Naples Art District is off of Shirley Street, kind of in Trade Center Way, north of Pine
Ridge Road. There are about 70 galleries and artist studios, with active artists. During season, they have
weekly events where they coordinate among the studios. People travel to the different studios so they
can get to know the artists. It’s really developing into a wonderful art district that has the potential to
bring in folks from out of town, just because there’s such a high concentration of active professional
artists in one area, so their efforts, and Paula Brody (the president), is bringing that together and
increasing their advertising through the Art District. It’s a great idea and he hopes the TDC can support
that.
Ms. Becker said each of the associations have sent a representative. She asked that they speak briefly so
the TDC could see them.
Representatives introduced themselves and thanked the TDC for its support:
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• Alice Van Arsdale, Artis-Naples
• Courtney McNeil, Baker Museum at Artis-Naples
• Jon Forrester and Roxanne Dyer, Golisano Children’s Museum
• Alex Castaño, Gulfshore Playhouse
• Hyla Crane, Marco Island Center for the Arts
• Pat Rutledge, Marco Island Historical Society
• Kit Baker, Naples Art Association
• Paula Brody, Naples Art District
• Britt Patterson-Weber, Naples Botanical Garden
• Kent Kyle, Opera Naples
• Bryce Alexander, Naples Players
• Holly Dudley, Florida Stone Crabbers Association; coordinator for the Everglades Seafood Festival
Mr. Castaño said production costs are really important because it’s carpentry, building sets, getting
the rights to plays. We do consider that we’re trying to protect heritage and culture.
Ms. Baker said it’s wonderful for us all to be together and to be seeing the amount of energy and
leverage we’re bringing to the community. She invited everyone to explorer a database published study
that has been done five times over that will help guide data decisions going forward. Americans for the
Arts has published studies and we’re currently in our sixth study as an arts division in this country,
measuring the cultural destination and cultural tourism and how it can be measured and quantified. We
only submitted one exhibition, but have an entire year’s worth of activities we’re proposing for the
celebration of Hispanic culture in our community that she will send to the TDC.
Ms. Brody said she’s president of the volunteer-run Naples Art District and that by next year, they will
have over 100 working artists in the industrial area off Shirley Street, including J&C Boulevard and
Taylor Road, with some expansion onto Yahl Street and Seward Avenue. We’re a collective of working
artists who offer something unique to visitors, who are able to come into our working studios and see
artists at work. In a sense, we’re a visual arts organization, but we are a performing arts organization in a
certain sense, as well, where you can see potters, woodworkers, fiber artists and painters of different
varieties working to create unique work.
This year, we’re thrilled to partner with the Botanical Garden to bring the work of Frida Kahlo,
particularly the Botanical Gardens, and to bring Ricardo Soltero to the Naples area. He’s the creator of
the “La Calavera Catrina Exhibit,” which will open in early October. Our artists will be working with
him to create life-size Frida sculptures, which we hope to have in the Naples Art District during our
Frida Fest collaboration with the Hispanic Cultural Arts Festival. We have a number of other
collaborations planned and we’re very excited to offer for the first time this year, during the shoulder
season, a creativity camp. It’s a 10-day opportunity for people to come to Collier County and take a
wide variety of art classes, which we offer throughout the year. But during this 10 days, there will be a
concentration of classes and we’re thrilled to work with John. This is a first-time application for us and
we’re delighted to be part of this group of funded organizations. She brought brochures to introduce
everyone to the Naples Art District.
Mr. Kyle noted that Opera Naples’ Under the Stars festival brought 3,500 to the area, a large
economic boost and City Council presented their artistic director, Ramón Tebar, with the key to the
city and named him a special cultural ambassador.
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Mr. Alexander said he was the CEO for Naples Players, a first-time applicant. They offer 200-plus
local performances yearly and have about 50,000 in the audience. Although 60- to 65% of them live
in Collier County, 35% come from somewhere. We’ve never applied before because the metrics are
so convoluted, so he applauds the conversation about how to calculate those hotel rooms, things some
of them way-underestimated and some way-overestimated. The conversation that’s being had today is
really exciting and encouraging and he thanks John for engaging with the performing arts and the
TDC for its consideration.
Acting Chair Cox thanked Ms. Becker for suggesting they introduce themselves.
Ms. Becker made a motion to approve Tourist Development Tax Grant Applications for FY 2022-
2023 Marketing Grants, formerly Category B, ($100,000) and Non-County-Owned/Operated
Museums, formerly Category C-2 ($672,500), and found that it promotes tourism. Second by Ms.
Kerns. The motion was carried unanimously, 8-0.
c. Recommendation to approve modifications to TDT Grant Guidelines on allowable uses to include
the cost of producing a performing arts production or entertainment at an event or location
whose primary purpose is the promotion of tourism , not to exceed 50% of the total cost of the
production and based on the availability of funds and make a finding that this program promotes
tourism.
Mr. Melleky said the second recommendation is to approve modifications to the TDT grant guidelines
on allowable uses to include the cost of producing a performing arts production or entertainment at an
event or location whose primary purpose is the promotion of tourism, not to exceed 50% of the total cost
of the production and based on the availability of funds and make a finding that this program promotes
tourism.
This provides performing arts organizations with an opportunity to participate in the promotion of
tourism and qualify for grant opportunities. Since performing arts are a fabric of our community, it’s
important that the guidelines allow the same leeway that an exhibition gets and the current guidelines for
museums are eligible for funding for an exhibition and its related expenses for that installation. In a
performing arts organization, a comparable cost would be the cost of production, which would be found
to promote tourism. Based on the review of similar tourism grant programs throughout the State, it is
recommended that the allowable use of grant funds should be considered up to a maximum not to
exceed 50% of the total cost of the production and based on the availability of funds.
Mr. Grifoni said he didn’t understand the rationale of why this wasn’t approved originally. What
prompted the change now? Why was it not in place before because it seems completely reasonable and
logical that a performance would generate just as much, if not more, tourism than an exhibit.
Mr. Beirnes said that was decided many years ago before many of us were here. When we sat down and
took a look, it did make sense that compared to what other destinations and regions do consider
allowable, this felt like it fit in line, in compliance with, and mirrored many or all of those.
Mr. Grifoni asked if they knew the original reasoning to prohibit it.
Mr. Beirnes said they didn’t.
Acting Chair Cox agreed and said she didn’t understand the dissimilarity between the costs of a
production versus the costs of acquiring an exhibit. They’re different endeavors, but it seems like both
would be a large burden on the cultural organization and similar necessities to go forward, so he’s glad
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he asked. If we were to make a motion, would the agreements whose funding was affected and weren’t
approved be included?
Mr. Melleky said it that’s the third recommendation, but it’s separate. We want to carry over those
applications to include. Then we’d also know how much is left to fund, so depending on that next grant
opening deadline, we already know where some of the funding could go.
Acting Chair Cox asked if there was a motion to modify the grant guidelines.
Ms. Petrunoff made a motion to approve modifications to TDT Grant Guidelines on allowable uses
to include the cost of producing a performing arts production or entertainment at an event or
location whose primary purpose is the promotion of tourism, not to exceed 50% of the total cost of
the production and based on the availability of funds and found that this program promotes
tourism. Second by Mr. Grifoni. The motion was carried unanimously, 8-0.
d. Recommendation to authorize a second round of grant application solicitations for the C-2
Category Museum grants beginning July 1, 2022, with a deadline of August 31, 2022, at 5 p.m.
and make a finding that the grant program promotes tourism.
Mr. Melleky said the last recommendation is to authorize a second round of grant application
solicitations for the C2 category museum grants beginning July 1, 2022, with a deadline of August 31,
2022 at 5 p.m. and make a finding that the grant program promotes tourism.
With the approvals that already have been done, what this would do is allow us to reopen the grant
process to include the performing arts organizations in this grant process in this second round of grants.
We would then allow them to fund performances up to 50%, as you just approved. It also allows other
organizations that want to apply to apply, especially if they’re interested in the Hispanic Art Festival, so
it leaves another window open for organizations to apply.
Ms. Becker made a motion to authorize a second round of grant application solicitations for the C-
2 Category Museum grants beginning July 1, 2022, with a deadline of August 31, 2022, at 5 p.m.
and made a finding that the grant program promotes tourism. Second by Ms. Petrunoff. The
motion was carried unanimously, 8-0.
Acting Chair Cox said they had so much great dialogue today about attribution and return on
investment. Is there a good checkpoint for us to do a follow-up and look at that?
Mr. Beirnes said this is a great segue, Downs & St. Germain, which is coming up. He doesn’t expect
they’re going to have the answer, but the challenge is that as we go through the year, as they do these
intercept surveys and as they encounter some of these nuggets of feedback as the year progresses,
Joseph could tell us each month what they’re seeing or not seeing when it comes to the arts and culture
and the interest and activities that are in markets. That’s a good challenge because we are talking about a
significant amount of money.
Acting Chair Cox said she’d not as familiar with Zartico’s abilities in that arena versus some of the
other more traditional arenas of that business, but it would seem like there’s some translatable value.
Mr. Beirnes agreed and said they’re working with Zartico’s executive leadership because this is much
different than a singular geofence. There are a lot of bits and pieces and some of them are hourly,
they’re not just forever, so we’ll have to work very closely with them to dissect that. That’s been quite a
good conversation that we’ve had with them because it’s our request and our challenge to them as an
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organization has been very, very different than anybody else that has worked with them, so we’re kind
of challenging them to utilize the data as best as possible for us
8. Old Business
None
9. Marketing Partner Reports
These reports (Marketing Partner Reports - Downs & St. Germain Research Group; Paradise
Advertising & Marketing, Inc.; Lou Hammond & Associates; Convention & Visitors Bureau PR
Team; Collier County Tax Collector - tourist tax collections; Miles Partners - Website Analytics,
Digital & Social Media; Book Direct, JackRabbit Systems - online hotel booking systems; County
Museums) are provided to TDC members on a digital link to the County website. The Research Data
Services report will be presented monthly, and the other reports will be presented at TDC meetings
on an-as-needed basis. TDC members may request a presentation by the marketing partner
representative or by tourism staff at each TDC meeting.
Part 1. Marketing Partner Report
A. Downs & St. Germain Research Group – Joseph St. Germain
“Collier County Tourism Research – April 2022 Visitor Tracking and Economic Impact Study”
Ms. Petrunoff asked if he was worried about the 8.2% drop April over April in occupancies. That seems
like a pretty steep drop year-over-year.
Mr. Beirnes said we’ve certainly seen what “a crack in the paint.” There was such exuberance with the
pent-up demand in Q1. Everything from consumer price indexes to interest rates to gas, there was a
ripple effect, if not a tsunami, that happened right at the end of March. We sensed that it triggered
people to reevaluate what’s going on, including international incidents. We’re watching that really
closely. Coming up in just a few moments is going to be Paradise Advertising, and what influenced the
markets and our way of messaging in our spring and summer campaign.
If you go back 60 days ago, we were optimistic and then became cautiously optimistic. Now we’re just
becoming cautious. Historically, April does dip down. We hoped it would have continued. A year ago,
what you’re comparing it against is Florida residents were really traveling like crazy and you saw the
Florida resident data. Everybody was traveling and figured this is a great opportunity to take advantage
of relatively low rates at the time. So, we’re comparing it to that behavior now. Florida residents have
receded and allowed their beaches back to the travelers. We’re really watching it. We’re anxious to see
this weekend with Memorial Day, with the spike in gas. We’ll see how that all plays out, but we’re
trying to take advantage of that forward-looking advanced planning that Joseph just mentioned and try
to do our absolute best to fulfill a strong summer.
For the rest of 2022, we’ll be comparing it against a weird anomaly of what was happening a year ago,
so there’ll be more conversations like this, of what happened in August? And then that will remind us.
Concerned, yes. Are we worried? We were certainly hoping for a much more positive economic impact
or statement. We watch travel sentiment through Longwoods Travel Sentiment on a regular basis.
Historically, when it came to COVID, you saw spikes and valleys in travel sentiment. As he mentioned
in previous months, something like 63% were significantly concerned about gas prices. That remains
about the same. It hasn’t gotten any worse. He’s not sure it’s gotten any better, but we’re watching that
really closely. COVID has continued to recede and that economic impact has stabilized. He gets more
worried when there are huge fluctuations where people are very skittish, so there’s a lot that’s going on
in the market.
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Ms. Petrunoff said she’s not surprised that the planning and advance has increased just from talk of
tourists in town. They are worried about being booked out and everything selling out when they
normally come down here, so it seems like everybody who has something to rent is already committed
for next year.
Mr. Beirnes said there’s definitely a lot of advance booking. One of the challenges going forward is
when it comes to ensuring that we have vibrant and available room blocks for sporting events that come
in September, October, November, December, in the off-season before peak season. A lot of hotels
sense the revenue management is just not sure. He assumes there’s a trepidation over what will occur.
We are hearing a lot of those hotels are holding rooms to wait and see, which is not advantageous to the
destination because we would like to provide our rights holders with those room blocks to lock them in
for September and October. We’re going to be having some conversations to encourage the hotels to
look at the sentiments and the economic impacts that are out there. That is a little concerning to us.
Acting Chair Cox said she was concerned to see the close to 50% split between reservations up and
down going forward. Commissioner Taylor spoke of a three-legged stool with the leisure business,
which we all know has been like fishing in a barrel. But there’s been really strong demand for the last 18
to 24 months, and she spoke of arts and culture and sports as drivers. She’d (Cox) add group and
convention business to that mix. What she’s hearing from some hoteliers is that we are really going to
have to get back in, particularly in the third and fourth quarter, the shoulder and offseason, to guarantee
reasons for people to be here during those time frames, such as a sporting tournament, group convention
or cultural event. Now that more options are available, she thinks that’s going to change.
Is it possible for us to add a 2019 to our overnight visitor origin markets as a reference point so we can
get a better feel of how the pandemic affected our “traditional-source” markets?
Mr. St. Germain said he can add that. The reason they got rid of it was because April 2020 was the
strangest out of all the months.
Ms. Becker said that on Page 18 of the slides, there was a visual she wanted to see again. What is that?
It looks like a woman falling down.
Mr. Beirnes said it’s an aerial shot of a kid playing in water. They can relook at that.
B. Paradise Advertising – Joseph Taylor
“Overview for Summer, the Spring-Summer Campaign, A Look Ahead.”
(PowerPoint presentation)
Mr. Beirnes said his emails back and forth with Joseph are thick with approvals and there sometimes
are 10 or 15 different designs and layouts. We talk hourly about anything that’s going on, the business
impact, the Northeast, Midwest and Florida, to monitor it. We need to really be nimble, not a week or a
month late. We speak within 45 minutes to an hour of when something hits.
Ms. Petrunoff asked if he thought it would be an advantage to advertise that, in most cases, this is a
direct flight here and we are on a convenient time zone versus the competition destinations for a
segment of 40 and under. Right now, air travel is pretty much a disaster. You don’t have to take
connections to come here. It’s a hop, skip and a jump. She thought that would have some appeal.
Mr. Beirnes said RSW is a crown jewel for us. We should really be celebrating it. It is not something
we have looked at.
Ms. Petrunoff said it’s not a connection or five time zones.
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Mr. Beirnes said we include it a lot within our PR messaging or influencers, where there’s a little more
robust ability to have that conversation – and that’s really a key celebration, the fact that it’s easy access,
straight into RSW. But we have alternate locations, as well, whether it’s Miami or Fort Lauderdale,
which are not that far away. We do include those for our longer-form conversations.
C. Lou Hammond Group – Terry Gallagher and Leslie Nobloch
“National Public Relations Update – TDC Meeting – Services Conducted in April 2022”
[PowerPoint presentation]
Part 2. Marketing Partner Reports
D. Collier County Tourist Tax Collections – Paul Beirnes
“Tourist Tax Collections – April 30, 2022”
E. Miles Media – Enriqueta Balandra
Paradise.com Web Analytics Report – April 2022
[PowerPoint presentation]
F. Paradise Coast Sports Complex/Sports Facilities Companies – Marissa Baker, Adrian Moses,
Jaci Erale-Baughn
[PowerPoint presentations]
Acting Chair Cox asked about the size of the business obligations his company inherited. What
percentage is left? Do we still have deals and or tournaments like that that we’re going to be servicing
or are we close to the end of those?
Mr. Moses said the soccer tournaments and lacrosse event were multiyear events. But based upon our
ability to build relationships with those clients, we essentially had their permission to terminate those
contracts and renegotiate our own. As we move forward, we’re going to retain those events, but they’re
going to be on our terms.
Ms. Petrunoff asked if they had adequate financial support from the County when structuring those
deals so that you are ensuring that you don’t have deals that lose money or that are too labor intensive.
Mr. Moses said the support from the TDC is adequate and the way our budget is structured means that
if we need to go and ask for more money to put on events, we can do that. But the goal is never to get
into any agreement in which we’re not covering our costs first, and we’re making sure that we’re
getting the most return on effort.
[Ms. Erale Baughn started her presentation on the website]
Acting Chair Cox said she’d never seen a new web presence without a paid traffic investment. Is that
purposeful, not engaging in any paid-traffic sources?
Ms. Erale-Baughn asked if she was talking about paid social or Google ads, or both?
Acting Chair Cox said not necessarily. Paid social is important, too, but either paid referrals or paid
increase in search-engine optimization. It’s interesting to see the paid sessions at zero when we’re
trying to grow.
Ms. Erale-Baughn said they’re looking at a second phase to bring that in. They just did SEO and will
be looking at paid. We would want to do some paid. Anything that we do out there, whether it’s in a
newspaper, print ads, or a magazine, we try to drive through website traffic. You’re absolutely on point
with that. That’s a second phase.
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Acting Chair Cox said she’s sure they’re seeing a very small piece of your search-engine optimization
efforts. Maybe the next time you come before us, it would be great to see that this really is a one-of-a-
kind facility and how our SEO rankings stack against some more robust competitive words, not Naples-
based searches, but Florida or South Florida. It would be interesting. She hopes the Paradise Sports
Complex ranks well since it’s the only one, but it would be interesting to see how we rank in some
more competitive terms.
Ms. Erale-Baughn said, sure. We have a monthly meeting on the first week of the month and she’ll
bring that up because it’s a great point.
[She continued the presentation]
Mr. Moses said he’s getting a lot of feedback from event organizers who are unable to secure hotel
rooms for upcoming tournaments. The frustrating thing is that the rooms are available on booking
websites, but they’re not being offered to our tournament operators. These are people that fill rooms
and have a critical mass of people who want to come to Collier, but are unable to get through their
lodging partners the pre-requisite number of hotel rooms that they need for their events. That is a huge
challenge for us. Paul is fully aware of it and we’re trying to work through some solutions on that. It’s
our No. 1 threat at the Sports Complex as we look forward, so, hopefully as a community, we can come
together to find a solution to provide the number of rooms that people are going to use.
Acting Chair Cox asked if they’ve done a collective informational and/or question-and-answer process
to get underneath some of the decisions for cut-off dates and booking mechanisms. Is it dates of the
tournaments? Have we tried to have any type of central conversation with the most impacted
properties?
Mr. Beirnes said there’s no single source on the group sale side because, whether it’s sports or group,
it’s same challenge. We haven’t been able to identify it exactly, but there has been some direction by
ownership management to wait and see, or there’s a moratorium on those blocks. So, whether that’s
coming from revenue management, general management or ownership, we haven’t been able to dissect
that. It is something that we’re going to be communicating. We have some upcoming educational
sessions and some of the hotels will be participating in that for social media this Wednesday. We’re
going to be bringing that up, so we’re really checking all of those opportunities when we’re sitting
across from them.
Any direction that was given was probably four weeks ago and sentiment will probably be radically
changing from now through the next 30 days.
Acting Chair Cox asked Mr. Moses about the proactive sales strategy in the off-time. It’s amazing that
March is lacrosse in Naples, but we’re certainly not short of demand generators in March. So, whether
it’s the first 10 days of January, the third week of December, or the last two weeks of August after
school starts, there are about 77 dates in the year that really can make a difference if the hotels win or
lose because it’s when we don’t have organic demand. It would be great to have an acquisition list of
sports events and banquet-demand generators that match up that time frame. Also, if we can show the
hotel community that we’re really dedicated to acquiring business where they need it most, that might
make a difference in how they respond during some of the higher demand timeframes.
Mr. Moses said they’ve got some exciting things we’ve been working collectively on with the CVB
and Lee County’s CVB on to bring incredibly large and new events through Southwest Florida. He and
Paul have been working to identify those compression weekends and we have our business
development director, Jeff, looking at the weekend where there is compression and offering more
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community-based events on those weekends versus going out into the marketplace. There is a very
structured approach to identifying where those gaps are in the calendar. In all reality, the majority of the
weekend dates are spoken for. As we get into the summer, we move more into stadium events rather
than large tournament events just because now we can look to attract new events in areas that are out of
season when we’re in season. That’s where people travel when they’re in season and we’re out of
season, so there are opportunities for us to do some self-operated things in those times, as well to try
and drive new things.
Mr. Beirnes said they probably don’t want to leave anything on the table, but this is the time where
there probably is a need for a reset and reevaluation of that for them.
G. County Museums – Paul Beirnes
“Collier County Museums – April Visitors Report”
10. Council Member Discussion
None
11. Tourism Staff Reports
Director
(Submitted)
Mr. Beirnes said IPW (International Pow Wow) is the week after next. It’s where the world’s travel
buyers come face-to-face with travel sellers. We will be up in Orlando with a very prominent presence
because we just need to really grab that international group business. We have a full-court press to
really get the large and small groups back into the destination at the same time. We already are deep
into Fiscal ‘24 strategic planning, so our hotels will be receiving some outreach from us on the planning
and development for that. On June 6, our new PR manager will be starting. He’s not at liberty today to
disclose who that is, but we are extremely excited for that arrival.
12. Detailed Staff Reports
Submitted
13. Next Scheduled Meeting Date/Location – 9:00 a.m. June 27, 2022
Collier County Government Center, Administration Bldg. F, 3rd Floor,
3299 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida 34112
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by
order of the acting chair at 12:22 p.m.
COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
_________________________________
Chairman, Commissioner Andy Solis
These minutes were approved by the Council on _________________, as presented, _______ or
as amended ___________.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the FY 2022-2023 10-Year Capital Planning document for Fund 195
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance and Fund 185 Program Management and
Administration and make a finding that these expenditures promote tourism.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain approval for the 10-year capital planning document.
CONSIDERATIONS: A 10-year capital planning document has been developed by Collier County staff
to identify and balance long-term capital requirements/expenses and revenues received from the tourist
development tax Fund 195 for beach renourishment and pass maintenance.
This document is strictly used for planning. All grant requests and expenditure requests will be reviewed
and approved by the Coastal Advisory Committee, the Tourist Development Council, and the Board of
County Commissioners.
Additionally, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Local Government Funding
Request (LGFR) program requires that a 10-year planning document be utilized and approved for all
municipalities seeking cost-share funding for Beach Management projects. Approval of this document
for planning purposes satisfies the intent of this program.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact for this action.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact to the Growth Management Plan related to
this action.
ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS: This item will be presented to the Tourist
Development Council (TDC) on June 27, 2022, and the Coastal Advisory Committee (CAC) on
September 8, 2022.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote
for approval. - CMG
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the FY 2022-2023 10-Year Capital Planning document for Fund
195 Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance and Fund 185 Program Management and
Administration and make a finding that this item promotes tourism.
Prepared By: Andrew Miller, P.E., Coastal Zone Management, Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees and
Program Management Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. 06.14.22 - CZM Budget FY23 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Collier County Tourist Development Council
Item Number: 7.1
Doc ID: 22430
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the FY 2022-2023 10-Year Capital Planning
document for Fund 195 Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance and Fund 185 Program
Management and Administration and make a finding that these expenditures promote tourism.
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Prepared by:
Title: – Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management
Name: Farron Bevard
06/02/2022 7:55 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Capital Proj Plan, Impact Fees – Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and
Program Management
Name: Beth Johnssen
06/02/2022 7:55 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Tourism Paul Beirnes Tourism Division Completed 06/02/2022 9:59 AM
Tourism Paul Beirnes Director Completed 06/02/2022 9:59 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Acting County Manager Completed 06/03/2022 11:50 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Deputy County Manager Skipped 06/23/2022 11:33 AM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Attorney Review Completed 06/23/2022 12:26 PM
Tourist Development Council Paul Beirnes Meeting Pending 06/27/2022 9:00 AM
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TDC Beach Renourishment Capital Fund (195)2023 CZM 10 Year ProjectionProposedBudget Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedFY23 - FY28 FY28 - FY32FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31 FY32 5 Year Totals 10 Year TotalsSourcesRoll forward (sum of reserves)59,432,400 67,721,300 79,850,600 88,387,900 92,743,500 86,866,900 91,097,100 91,826,300 92,301,000 97,039,800 59,432,400 59,432,400 Carry Forward to Fund Project Roll‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ TDT (Fund 195) Revenue12,799,000 12,927,000 13,056,300 13,186,900 13,318,800 13,452,000 13,586,500 13,722,400 13,859,600 13,998,200 65,288,000 133,906,700 Revenue Reserve(655,000) ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ (655,000) (655,000) Reimbursements/Miscellaneous Revenue 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 900,000 3,000,000 9,900,000 FEMA/FDEP Reimbursements‐ 3,360,000 3,360,000 3,360,000 Interest300,000 677,200 798,500 883,900 927,400 868,700 911,000 918,300 923,000 970,400 3,587,000 8,178,400 Total Funding71,876,400 84,685,500 93,705,400 103,958,700 108,489,700 102,687,600 107,094,600 107,967,000 108,583,600 112,908,400 134,012,400 214,122,500 Map#Uses FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31 FY32 5 Year Totals 10 Year TotalsProj. No. Beach Projects50154Hurricane Irma:‐ ‐ Proj. No. Collier Beach Renourishment‐ ‐ 80301 Collier Beach Renourishment‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 90068 Naples Beach Engineering, NTP & Renourishment ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,750,000 3,250,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 5,000,000 5,000,000 190067 Park Shore Beach Engineering, NTP & Renourishment 200,000 875,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 875,000 1,625,000 1,075,000 3,575,000 90066 Vanderbilt Beach Engineering, NTP & Renourishment ‐ ‐ 1,750,000 3,250,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ 5,000,000 5,000,000 290069 Clam Pass Beach Engineering, NTP & Renourishment 100,000 525,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ 525,000 975,000 625,000 2,125,000 90071 Marco Island South, NTP & Renourishment ‐ 200,000 1,000,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,500,000 1,200,000 2,700,000 90074 North Park Shore Beach NTP & Renourishment (Phase out)‐ ‐ 390076 Tiger Tail Beach Expansion170,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 170,000 170,000 90065 Local Government Funding Request (LGFR)25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000 250,000 80165 CO Beach Analysis‐ ‐ 80366 Beach Resiliency‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ USACE Feasibility Study Technical Support ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Cost Share Participation ‐ 50% for revised study ($2.97M)500,000 500,000 ‐ 1,000,000 1,000,000 Cost Share Participation ‐ 50% for Final Design‐ Beach Only ($10M)5,000,000 ‐ 5,000,000 5,000,000 Permanent Easements for Dune Improvements10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 Cost Share Participation‐ 35& Construction $100M‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 8,750,000 8,750,000 8,750,000 8,750,000 8,750,000 ‐ 43,750,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Proj No. Inlet Projects‐ ‐ 480288 Wiggins Pass Dredging25,000 100,000 1,000,000 100,000 1,600,000 25,000 25,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 2,825,000 3,325,000 590549 Doctor's Pass Dredging25,000 50,000 500,000 25,000 700,000 25,000 250,000 50,000 25,000 25,000 1,300,000 1,675,000 688032 Clam Pass Dredging (Pel Bay)250,000 20,000 250,000 20,000 250,000 20,000 250,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 790,000 1,120,000 790072 Collier Creek Modeling, Jetty Rework and Channel Training 125,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ 180,000 2,000,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ 125,000 2,305,000 ‐ ‐ Proj No. Regulatory‐ ‐ 80171 Beach Tilling ‐ County Wide30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 150,000 300,000 90033 Near Shore Hard Bottom Monitoring & Seagrass Monitoring230,000 230,000 230,000 230,000 230,000 230,000 230,000 230,000 230,000 230,000 1,150,000 2,300,000 90297 Shorebird Monitoring25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000 250,000 90536 City/County Physical Beach and Pass Monitor170,000 170,000 170,000 170,000 170,000 185,000 185,000 185,000 185,000 185,000 850,000 1,775,000 99999 Transfer to Fund 119 Beach Turtle Monitoring171,700 171,700 171,700 171,700 171,700 171,700 171,700 171,700 171,700 171,700 858,500 1,717,000 ‐ ‐ Proj No. Maintenance‐ ‐ 80378 Tractor Shelter‐ ‐ ‐ 90527 Beach Cleaning‐Naples197,000 197,000 197,000 197,000 197,000 197,000 197,000 197,000 197,000 197,000 985,000 1,970,000 90533 Beach Cleaning‐County/Marco506,800 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 1,306,800 2,306,800 80407 Jolly Bridge Maintenance‐ ‐ ‐ 90044 Vegetation Repairs‐Exotic Removal (phase out)‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Proj No. Structures‐ ‐ 90096 Naples Pier200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 80321 Lake Trafford Shore Line Ann Olesky Sea Wall Repair (phase out)‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Proj No. Administration‐ ‐ 90020 Fund 195 Admin Costs 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 375,000 750,000 Total Direct Project Cost3,025,500 3,593,700 4,073,700 9,968,700 20,373,700 10,338,700 14,013,700 14,408,700 10,283,700 10,283,700 41,035,300 100,363,800 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 99195 Interest Redirection‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 99195 Transfer to 185 Operating817,600 978,800 978,800 978,800 978,800 978,800 978,800 978,800 978,800 4,732,800 8,648,000 99195 Transfer to Tax Collecter (Revenue Collection Exp)312,000 262,400 265,000 267,700 270,300 273,000 275,800 278,500 281,300 1,377,400 2,486,000 99195 Adv/Repay to 37099195 Reserves General‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 99195 Reserve for Catastrophe (increase by 500K/yr up to 10M in reserves)9,570,000 10,070,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 99195 Reserve for Unrestricted Capital‐ ‐ 99195 Reserve ‐ FDEP/FEMA Refuding/Deob‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Total Programmed13,725,100 14,904,900 15,317,500 21,215,200 31,622,800 21,590,500 25,268,300 25,666,000 21,543,800 10,283,700 57,145,500 121,497,800 Unencumbered Reserve Balance to Roll58,151,300 69,780,600 78,387,900 82,743,500 76,866,900 81,097,100 81,826,300 82,301,000 87,039,800 102,624,700 76,866,900 92,624,700 Fund Balance Check - - - - - - Assumed Rev Growth Rate101.0% 101.0% 101.0% 101.0% 101.0% 101.0% 101.0% 101.0% 101.0% 101.0% 101.0%Assumed Interest Rate1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%Fund Revenue Total71,876,400 84,685,500 93,705,400 103,958,700 108,489,700 102,687,600 107,094,600 107,967,000 108,583,600 112,908,400 134,012,400 214,122,500 Fund ExpenditureTotal71,876,400 84,685,500 93,705,400 103,958,700 108,489,700 102,687,600 107,094,600 107,967,000 108,583,600 112,908,400 134,012,400 214,122,500 Fund Balance/Rev-Exp- - - - - - - - - - - - Calc Estimated Carry Forward67,711,100 79,850,600 88,387,900 92,743,500 86,866,900 91,097,100 91,826,300 92,301,000 97,039,800 102,624,700 86,866,900 102,624,700 Restricted Reserves9,070,000 10,070,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 - 10,000,000 10,000,000 Unrestricted Reserves58,151,300 69,780,600 78,387,900 82,743,500 76,866,900 81,097,100 81,826,300 82,301,000 87,039,800 102,624,700 76,866,900 92,624,700 Total Reserves67,221,300 79,850,600 88,387,900 92,743,500 86,866,900 91,097,100 91,826,300 92,301,000 97,039,800 102,624,700 86,866,900 102,624,700 Total Sources71,876,400 84,685,500 93,705,400 103,958,700 108,489,700 102,687,600 107,094,600 107,967,000 108,583,600 112,908,400 134,012,400 214,122,500 Total Uses13,235,300 14,904,900 15,317,500 21,215,200 31,622,800 21,590,500 25,268,300 25,666,000 21,543,800 10,283,700 57,145,500 121,497,800 Unrestricted at YE58,641,100 69,780,600 78,387,900 82,743,500 76,866,900 81,097,100 81,826,300 82,301,000 87,039,800 102,624,700 76,866,900 92,624,700 C:\Users\farronbevard\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\YRTW5FWP\CZM Budget FY23 061420227.1.aPacket Pg. 29Attachment: 06.14.22 - CZM Budget FY23 (22430 : Recommendation to approve the FY 2022-2023 10-Year
06/27/2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the Tourist Development Council Grant application requests from the
City of Naples, the City of Marco Island, and Collier County for FY 2022-2023 in the amount of
$4,155,100, budget these expenditures, approve an Agreement with the City of Naples and make a
finding that these expenditures promote tourism.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain approval of Tourist Development Fund 195 Grant application requests for FY
2022-2023 in the amount of $4,155,100.
CONSIDERATIONS: To review and approve the received TDC Grant Applications as follows:
FY 2022-2023 Tourist Development Council Fund 195 Grant Applications
PROJECT / DESCRIPTION: STAFF
REQUESTED
RECOMMENDED
Beach Renourishment Projects
90067 - Park Shore Beach Renourishment Program $ 200,000 $ 200,000
90069 - Clam Pass Beach Renourishment Program $ 100,000 $ 100,000
TBD - Tiger Tail Beach Access Expansion $ 170,000 $ 170,000
90065 - Local Government Funding Request (LGFR) $ 25,000 $ 25,000
80366 - USACE Feasibility Study $ 500,000 $ 500,000
SUB-TOTAL $ 995,000 $ 995,000
Inlet Projects
80288 - Wiggins Pass Dredging $ 25,000 $ 25,000
90549 - Doctor's Pass Dredging $ 25,000 $ 25,000
88032 - Clam Pass Dredging (Pelican Bay) $ 250,000 $ 250,000
90072 - Collier Creek Modeling, Jetty Rework & Channel Training $ 125,000 $ 125,000
SUB-TOTAL $ 425,000 $ 425,000
Regulatory
80171 - Beach Tilling - County Wide $ 30,000 $ 30,000
90033 - Near Shore Hardbottom Monitoring & Seagrass Monitoring $ 230,000 $ 230,000
90297 - Shorebird Monitoring $ 25,000 $ 25,000
90536 - City/County Physical Beach & Pass Monitoring $ 170,000 $ 170,000
99999 - Sea Turtle Monitoring Program - Collier County $ 171,700 $ 171,700
SUB-TOTAL $ 626,700 $ 626,700
Beach Maintenance
90527 - Beach Maintenance - City of Naples $ 197,000 $ 197,000
90533 - Beach Maintenance - Collier County & Marco Island $ 506,800 $ 506,800
SUB-TOTAL $ 703,800 $ 703,800
Structures
90096 - Naples Pier Repair & Maintenance $ 200,000 $ 200,000
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SUB-TOTAL $ 200,000 $ 200,000
Administration
90020 - Fund 195 Administration Costs $ 75,000 $ 75,000
99195 - Fund 185 Project Management & Administration $ 817,600 $ 817,600
99195 - Tax Collector Fees (2.5%) $ 312,000 $ 312,000
SUB-TOTAL $ 1,204,600 $ 1,204,600
TOTAL GRANTS $ 4,155,100 $ 4,155,100
Beach Renourishment Projects: Exceptional beach experience for our residents and visitors has been at
the heart of our success in the past. These projects are required to maintain that experience.
Approval is recommended.
Inlet Projects: Projects required to maintain the beaches, and inlets, and the engineering and permitting
required to support construction. Approval is recommended.
Regulatory and Permit Compliance: All these items are required by the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) permit, required by law, or required to maintain critical
programs between required permit activities. Approval is recommended.
Beach Maintenance: Beach maintenance is required along with beach renourishment to experience an
exceptional experience for our visitors and residents. Collier County conducts the beach
maintenance on behalf of the City of Marco Island. Approval is recommended.
Structures: The City of Naples is requesting $200,000 in grant funding for the maintenance, upkeep,
and safety of the Naples pier. Approval is recommended.
Administration: Administrative program and project management cost to manage the beach program.
Approval is recommended.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Fiscal Year 2022-2023 proposed Beach Renourishment Fund (195) budget
appropriates funding for these grant applications. The source of funds is the Tourist Development Tax.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact to the growth management plan related
to this action.
ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS: This item will be presented to the Tourist
Development Council (TDC) on June 27, 2022, and the Coastal Advisory Committee (CAC) on
September 8, 2022.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority
vote for approval. - CMG
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Tourist Development Council Grant application requests
from the City of Naples, the City of Marco Island, and Collier County for FY 2022-2023 in the amount
of $4,155,100, budget these expenditures, approve an Agreement with the City of Naples and make a
finding that these expenditures promote tourism.
Prepared By: Andrew Miller, P.E., Coastal Zone Management, Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees
and Program Management Division
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ATTACHMENT(S)
1. ES Grant App Chart with CZM Docs (PDF)
2. TDC Grant App. - Cat. A - 99999 Turtle (PDF)
3. TDC Grant App. - Cat. A - 90527 Beach Maint. Naples (PDF)
4. TDC Grant App. - Cat. A - 90096 Naples Pier (PDF)
5. 2022-2023 Tourist Develpment Tax Grant Agreement (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Collier County Tourist Development Council
Item Number: 7.2
Doc ID: 22431
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the Tourist Development Council Grant application
requests from the City of Naples, the City of Marco Island and Collier County for FY 2022-2023 in the
amount of $4,155,100, budget these expenditures, approve an Agreement with the City of Naples, and
make a finding that these expenditures promote tourism.
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Prepared by:
Title: – Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management
Name: Farron Bevard
06/02/2022 7:56 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Capital Proj Plan, Impact Fees – Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and
Program Management
Name: Beth Johnssen
06/02/2022 7:56 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Tourism Paul Beirnes Tourism Division Completed 06/02/2022 10:00 AM
Tourism Paul Beirnes Director Completed 06/02/2022 10:00 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Acting County Manager Completed 06/03/2022 11:45 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Deputy County Manager Skipped 06/23/2022 11:32 AM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Attorney Review Completed 06/23/2022 12:29 PM
Tourist Development Council Paul Beirnes Meeting Pending 06/27/2022 9:00 AM
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PROJECT / DESCRIPTION:
STAFF
REQUESTED RECOMMENDED
90067 - Park Shore Beach Renourishment Program 200,000$200,000$
90069 - Clam Pass Beach Renourishment Program 100,000$100,000$
TBD - Tiger Tail Beach Access Expansion 170,000$170,000$
90065 - Local Government Funding Request (LGFR)25,000$25,000$
80366 - USACE Feasibility Study 500,000$500,000$
SUB-TOTAL 995,000$995,000$
80288 - Wiggins Pass Dredging 25,000$25,000$
90549 - Doctor's Pass Dredging 25,000$25,000$
88032 - Clam Pass Dredging (Pelican Bay)250,000$250,000$
90072 - Collier Creek Modeling, Jetty Rework & Channel Training 125,000$125,000$
SUB-TOTAL 425,000$425,000$
80171 - Beach Tilling - County Wide 30,000$30,000$
90033 - Near Shore Hardbottom Monitoring & Seagrass Monitoring 230,000$230,000$
90297 - Shorebird Monitoring 25,000$25,000$
90536 - City/County Physical Beach & Pass Monitoring 170,000$170,000$
99999 - Sea Turtle Monitoring Program - Collier County 171,700$171,700$
SUB-TOTAL 626,700$626,700$
90527 - Beach Maintenance - City of Naples 197,000$197,000$
90533 - Beach Maintenance - Collier County & Marco Island 506,800$506,800$
SUB-TOTAL 703,800$703,800$
90096 - Naples Pier Repair & Maintenance 200,000$200,000$
SUB-TOTAL 200,000$200,000$
90020 - Fund 195 Administration Costs 75,000$75,000$
99195 - Fund 185 Project Management & Administration 817,600$817,600$
99195 - Tax Collector Fees (2.5%)312,000$312,000$
SUB-TOTAL 1,204,600$1,204,600$
TOTAL GRANTS 4,155,100$4,155,100$
Administration
Beach Renourishment Projects
Inlet Projects
Regulatory
Beach Maintenance
Structures
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY “A” GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Park Shore Beach Renourishment Program FY23/24 (Project No. 90067)
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Coastal Zone Management
Collier County Government
2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Andrew Miller – Manager – Coastal Zone Management
Address: 2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.252.2922
3. Organization’s Chief Official and Title:
Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
William L. McDaniel, Jr. – BCC Chairman
4. Details of Project- Description and Location:
Engineering Services for Development of Construction Plans and
Specifications (R-44 -T-54)
5. Estimated project start date: October 1, 2022
6. Estimated project duration: 12 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $200,000.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes ( ) No ( X )
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Collier County Tourist Development Council
Category “A” Grant Application (Page 2)
Park Shore Beach Renourishment Program FY23/24 (Project No. 90067)
PROJECT BUDGET
PROGRAM ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $ 200,000.00
City/Taxing District Share $ -
State of Florida Share $ -
Federal Share $ -
TOTAL $ 200,000.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
(Engineering, Mobilization, Contractor, Monitoring etc)
Engineering Services___________ ____ $ 200,000.00______
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
TOTAL $ 200,000.00 ____
I have read the Tourist Development Category “A” Beach Funding Policy covering
beach renourishment and pass maintenance and agree that my organization will
comply with all guidelines and criteria.
______________________________ _________________
Signature of Sponsor Organization’s Chief Official Date
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY “A” GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Clam Pass Beach Renourishment Program FY23/24 (Project No. 90069)
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Coastal Zone Management
Collier County Government
2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Andrew Miller – Manager – Coastal Zone Management
Address: 2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.252.2922
3. Organization’s Chief Official and Title:
Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
William L. McDaniel, Jr. – BCC Chairman
4. Details of Project- Description and Location:
Engineering Services for Development of Construction Plans and
Specifications (R-42 - R-43.5)
5. Estimated project start date: October 1, 2022
6. Estimated project duration: 12 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $ 100,000.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes ( ) No ( X )
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Collier County Tourist Development Council
Category “A” Grant Application (Page 2)
Clam Pass Beach Renourishment Program FY23/24 (Project No. 90069)
PROJECT BUDGET
PROGRAM ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $ 100,000.00
City/Taxing District Share $ -
State of Florida Share $ -
Federal Share $ -
TOTAL $ 100,000.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
(Engineering, Mobilization, Contractor, Monitoring etc)
Engineering Services___________ ____ $ 100,000.00______
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
TOTAL $ 100,000.00 ____
I have read the Tourist Development Category “A” Beach Funding Policy covering
beach renourishment and pass maintenance and agree that my organization will
comply with all guidelines and criteria.
______________________________ _________________
Signature of Sponsor Organization’s Chief Official Date
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY “A” GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Tiger Tail Beach Access Expansion (Project No. TBD)
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Coastal Zone Management
Collier County Government
2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Andrew Miller – Manager – Coastal Zone Management
Address: 2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.252.2922
3. Organization’s Chief Official and Title:
Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
William L. McDaniel, Jr. – BCC Chairman
4. Details of Project- Description and Location:
This project is to widen the access road between Tigertail Park
pavilion to Tigertail beach to accommodate trucks and large
construction equipment.
5. Estimated project start date: October 1, 2022
6. Estimated project duration: 12 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $ 170,000.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes ( ) No ( X )
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Packet Pg. 39 Attachment: ES Grant App Chart with CZM Docs (22431 : Recommendation to approve the Tourist Development Council Grant application
Collier County Tourist Development Council
Category “A” Grant Application (Page 2)
Tiger Tail Beach Access Expansion (Project No. TBD)
PROJECT BUDGET
PROGRAM ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $ 170,000.00
City/Taxing District Share $ -
State of Florida Share $ -
Federal Share $ -
TOTAL $ 170,000.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
(Engineering, Mobilization, Contractor, Monitoring etc)
Contractual Services___________ ____ $ 170,000.00______
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
TOTAL $ 170,000.00 ____
I have read the Tourist Development Category “A” Beach Funding Policy covering
beach renourishment and pass maintenance and agree that my organization will
comply with all guidelines and criteria.
______________________________ _________________
Signature of Sponsor Organization’s Chief Official Date
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY “A” GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Local Government Funding Request (LGFR) for FDEP (Project No. 90065)
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Coastal Zone Management
Collier County Government
2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Andrew Miller – Manager – Coastal Zone Management
Address: 2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.252.2922
3. Organization’s Chief Official and Title:
Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
William L. McDaniel, Jr. – BCC Chairman
4. Details of Project- Description and Location:
Consultant support to develop the FY24/25 LGFR Grant
Applications to FDEP for partial program funding
5. Estimated project start date: October 1, 2022
6. Estimated project duration: 12 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $25,000.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes ( ) No ( X )
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Collier County Tourist Development Council
Category “A” Grant Application (Page 2)
Local Government Funding Request (LGFR) for FDEP (Project No. 90065)
PROJECT BUDGET
PROGRAM ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $ 25,000.00
City/Taxing District Share $ -
State of Florida Share $ -
Federal Share $ -
TOTAL $ 25,000.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
(Engineering, Mobilization, Contractor, Monitoring etc)
Consultant Support FY24/25 LGFR ____ $ 25,000.00______
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
TOTAL $ 25,000.00 ____
I have read the Tourist Development Category “A” Beach Funding Policy covering
beach renourishment and pass maintenance and agree that my organization will
comply with all guidelines and criteria.
______________________________ _________________
Signature of Sponsor Organization’s Chief Official Date
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Packet Pg. 42 Attachment: ES Grant App Chart with CZM Docs (22431 : Recommendation to approve the Tourist Development Council Grant application
COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY “A” GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
USACE Feasibility Study Technical Support (Project No. 80366)
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Coastal Zone Management
Collier County Government
2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Andrew Miller – Manager – Coastal Zone Management
Address: 2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.252.2922
3. Organization’s Chief Official and Title:
Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
William L. McDaniel, Jr. – BCC Chairman
4. Details of Project- Description and Location:
Engineering and technical support for the USACE Feasibility
Study
5. Estimated project start date: October 1, 2022
6. Estimated project duration: 12 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $ 500,000.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes ( X ) No ( )
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Packet Pg. 43 Attachment: ES Grant App Chart with CZM Docs (22431 : Recommendation to approve the Tourist Development Council Grant application
Collier County Tourist Development Council
Category “A” Grant Application (Page 2)
USACE Feasibility Study Technical Support (Project No. 80366)
PROJECT BUDGET
PROGRAM ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $ 500,000.00
City/Taxing District Share $ -
State of Florida Share $ -
Federal Share $ -
TOTAL $ 500,000.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
(Engineering, Mobilization, Contractor, Monitoring etc)
Engineering and Technical Support ____ $ 500,000.00____
__________________________________ $______________
__________________________________ $______________
__________________________________ $______________
__________________________________ $______________
TOTAL $ 500,000.00___
I have read the Tourist Development Category “A” Beach Funding Policy covering
beach renourishment and pass maintenance and agree that my organization will
comply with all guidelines and criteria.
______________________________ _________________
Signature of Sponsor Organization’s Chief Official Date
7.2.a
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY “A” GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Wiggins Pass Monitoring (Project No. 80288)
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Coastal Zone Management
Collier County Government
2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Andrew Miller – Manager – Coastal Zone Management
Address: 2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.252.2922
3. Organization’s Chief Official and Title:
Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
William L. McDaniel, Jr. – BCC Chairman
4. Details of Project- Description and Location:
Monitoring of Wiggins Pass required by FDEP
5. Estimated project start date: October 1, 2022
6. Estimated project duration: 12 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $25,000.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes ( ) No ( X )
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Packet Pg. 45 Attachment: ES Grant App Chart with CZM Docs (22431 : Recommendation to approve the Tourist Development Council Grant application
Collier County Tourist Development Council
Category “A” Grant Application (Page 2)
Wiggins Pass Monitoring (Project No. 80288)
PROJECT BUDGET
PROGRAM ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $ 25,000.00
City/Taxing District Share $ -
State of Florida Share $ -
Federal Share $ -
TOTAL $ 25,000.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
(Engineering, Mobilization, Contractor, Monitoring etc)
Contractual Services___________ ____ $ 25,000.00______
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
TOTAL $ 25,000.00 ____
I have read the Tourist Development Category “A” Beach Funding Policy covering
beach renourishment and pass maintenance and agree that my organization will
comply with all guidelines and criteria.
______________________________ _________________
Signature of Sponsor Organization’s Chief Official Date
7.2.a
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY “A” GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Doctor’s Pass Monitoring (Project No. 90549)
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Coastal Zone Management
Collier County Government
2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Andrew Miller – Manager – Coastal Zone Management
Address: 2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.252.2922
3. Organization’s Chief Official and Title:
Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
William L. McDaniel, Jr. – BCC Chairman
4. Details of Project- Description and Location:
Monitoring of Doctor’s Pass required by FDEP
5. Estimated project start date: October 1, 2022
6. Estimated project duration: 12 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $25,000.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes ( ) No ( X )
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Collier County Tourist Development Council
Category “A” Grant Application (Page 2)
Doctor’s Pass Monitoring (Project No. 90549)
PROJECT BUDGET
PROGRAM ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $ 25,000.00
City/Taxing District Share $ -
State of Florida Share $ -
Federal Share $ -
TOTAL $ 25,000.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
(Engineering, Mobilization, Contractor, Monitoring etc)
Engineering Services___________ ____ $ 25,000.00______
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
TOTAL $ 25,000.00 ____
I have read the Tourist Development Category “A” Beach Funding Policy covering
beach renourishment and pass maintenance and agree that my organization will
comply with all guidelines and criteria.
______________________________ _________________
Signature of Sponsor Organization’s Chief Official Date
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY “A” GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Clam Pass Dredging (Pelican Bay) (Project No. 88032)
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Coastal Zone Management
Collier County Government
2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Andrew Miller – Manager – Coastal Zone Management
Address: 2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.252.2922
3. Organization’s Chief Official and Title:
Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
William L. McDaniel, Jr. – BCC Chairman
4. Details of Project- Description and Location:
Clam Pass Dredging
5. Estimated project start date: October 1, 2022
6. Estimated project duration: 12 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $250,000.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes (X) No ( )
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Collier County Tourist Development Council
Category “A” Grant Application (Page 2)
Clam Pass Dredging (Pelican Bay) (Project No. 88032)
PROJECT BUDGET
PROGRAM ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $ 250,000.00
City/Taxing District Share $ -
State of Florida Share $ -
Federal Share $ -
TOTAL $ 250,000.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
(Engineering, Mobilization, Contractor, Monitoring etc)
Contractual Services___________ ____ $ 250,000.00______
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
TOTAL $ 250,000.00 ____
I have read the Tourist Development Category “A” Beach Funding Policy covering
beach renourishment and pass maintenance and agree that my organization will
comply with all guidelines and criteria.
______________________________ _________________
Signature of Sponsor Organization’s Chief Official Date
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY “A” GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Collier Creek Modeling, Jetty Rework & Channel Training (Project No. 90072)
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Coastal Zone Management
Collier County Government
2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Andrew Miller – Manager – Coastal Zone Management
Address: 2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.252.2922
3. Organization’s Chief Official and Title:
Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
William L. McDaniel, Jr. – BCC Chairman
4. Details of Project- Description and Location:
Dredging, Jetty Rework, and Permeable Groin Installation,
recommended for approval.
5. Estimated project start date: October 1, 2022
6. Estimated project duration: 12 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $125,000.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes (X) No ( )
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Collier County Tourist Development Council
Category “A” Grant Application (Page 2)
Collier Creek Modeling, Jetty Rework & Channel Training (Project No. 90072)
PROJECT BUDGET
PROGRAM ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $ 125,000.00
City/Taxing District Share $ -
State of Florida Share $ -
Federal Share $ -
TOTAL $ 125,000.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
(Engineering, Mobilization, Contractor, Monitoring etc)
Contractual Services___________ ____ $ 125,000.00______
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
TOTAL $ 125,000.00 ____
I have read the Tourist Development Category “A” Beach Funding Policy covering
beach renourishment and pass maintenance and agree that my organization will
comply with all guidelines and criteria.
______________________________ _________________
Signature of Sponsor Organization’s Chief Official Date
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY “A” GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Beach Tilling – County Wide (Project No. 80171)
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Coastal Zone Management
Collier County Government
2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Andrew Miller – Manager – Coastal Zone Management
Address: 2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.252.2922
3. Organization’s Chief Official and Title:
Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
William L. McDaniel, Jr. – BCC Chairman
4. Details of Project- Description and Location:
Beach tilling is required by FDEP permit and is performed directly
prior to turtle nesting season. Tilling is paid for on a per acre basis
for re-nourished beaches. Approval is recommended.
5. Estimated project start date: October 1, 2022
6. Estimated project duration: 12 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $30,000.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes ( ) No ( X )
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Collier County Tourist Development Council
Category “A” Grant Application (Page 2)
Beach Tilling – County Wide (Project No. 80171)
PROJECT BUDGET
PROGRAM ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $ 30,000.00
City/Taxing District Share $ -
State of Florida Share $ -
Federal Share $ -
TOTAL $ 30,000.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
(Engineering, Mobilization, Contractor, Monitoring etc)
Contractual Services___________ ____ $ 30,000.00______
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
TOTAL $ 30,000.00 ____
I have read the Tourist Development Category “A” Beach Funding Policy covering
beach renourishment and pass maintenance and agree that my organization will
comply with all guidelines and criteria.
______________________________ _________________
Signature of Sponsor Organization’s Chief Official Date
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY “A” GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Near Shore Hardbottom Monitoring (Project No. 90033)
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Coastal Zone Management
Collier County Government
2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Andrew Miller – Manager – Coastal Zone Management
Address: 2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.252.2922
3. Organization’s Chief Official and Title:
Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
William L. McDaniel, Jr. – BCC Chairman
4. Details of Project- Description and Location:
Biological Monitoring is required by FDEP permit to determine
the health of the near shore hardbottom as a result of the recent
renourishment. Approval is recommended
5. Estimated project start date: October 1, 2022
6. Estimated project duration: 12 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $230,000.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes ( ) No ( X )
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Collier County Tourist Development Council
Category “A” Grant Application (Page 2)
Near Shore Hardbottom Monitoring (Project No. 90033)
PROJECT BUDGET
PROGRAM ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $ 230,000.00
City/Taxing District Share $ -
State of Florida Share $ -
Federal Share $ -
TOTAL $ 230,000.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
(Engineering, Mobilization, Contractor, Monitoring etc)
Engineering Fees / Consultant ____ $ 230,000.00______
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
TOTAL $ 230,000.00 ____
I have read the Tourist Development Category “A” Beach Funding Policy covering
beach renourishment and pass maintenance and agree that my organization will
comply with all guidelines and criteria.
______________________________ _________________
Signature of Sponsor Organization’s Chief Official Date
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY “A” GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Shorebird Monitoring (Project No. 90297)
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Coastal Zone Management
Collier County Government
2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Andrew Miller – Manager – Coastal Zone Management
Address: 2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.252.2922
3. Organization’s Chief Official and Title:
Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
William L. McDaniel, Jr. – BCC Chairman
4. Details of Project- Description and Location:
Shorebird Monitoring is required for Vanderbilt, Park Shore,
Naples, and Marco South Beaches by FDEP permit. Approval is
recommended
5. Estimated project start date: October 1, 2022
6. Estimated project duration: 12 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $25,000.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes ( ) No ( X )
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Collier County Tourist Development Council
Category “A” Grant Application (Page 2)
Shorebird Monitoring (Project No. 90297)
PROJECT BUDGET
PROGRAM ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $ 25,000.00
City/Taxing District Share $ -
State of Florida Share $ -
Federal Share $ -
TOTAL $ 25,000.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
(Engineering, Mobilization, Contractor, Monitoring etc)
Contractual Services___________ ____ $ 25,000.00______
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
TOTAL $ 25,000.00 ____
I have read the Tourist Development Category “A” Beach Funding Policy covering
beach renourishment and pass maintenance and agree that my organization will
comply with all guidelines and criteria.
______________________________ _________________
Signature of Sponsor Organization’s Chief Official Date
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY “A” GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
City/County Physical Beach and Pass Monitoring
(Vanderbilt, Clam Pass Beach, Park Shore, Naples, Marco South Beaches, along
with Wiggins, Doctors, Collier Creek & Caxambas Passes
(Project No. 90536)
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Coastal Zone Management
Collier County Government
2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Andrew Miller – Manager – Coastal Zone Management
Address: 2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.252.2922
3. Organization’s Chief Official and Title:
Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
William L. McDaniel, Jr. – BCC Chairman
4. Details of Project- Description and Location:
Physical Beach Monitoring is required by FDEP permit and future
renourishment. Beaches monitored will be Vanderbilt, Clam Pass
Beach, Park Shore, Naples, Marco South and the southern portion
of Barefoot Beach. Passes monitored will be Wiggins, Doctors,
Collier Creek and Caxambas. Approval is recommended
5. Estimated project start date: October 1, 2022
6. Estimated project duration: 12 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $170,000.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes ( ) No ( X )
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Collier County Tourist Development Council
Category “A” Grant Application (Page 2)
City/County Physical Beach and Pass Monitoring
(Vanderbilt, Clam Pass Beach, Park Shore, Naples, Marco South Beaches, along
with Wiggins, Doctors, Collier Creek & Caxambas Passes
(Project No. 90536)
PROJECT BUDGET
PROGRAM ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $ 170,000.00
City/Taxing District Share $ -
State of Florida Share $ -
Federal Share $ -
TOTAL $ 170,000.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
(Engineering, Mobilization, Contractor, Monitoring etc)
Engineering Fees ____ $ 170,000.00______
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
TOTAL $ 170,000.00 ____
I have read the Tourist Development Category “A” Beach Funding Policy covering
beach renourishment and pass maintenance and agree that my organization will
comply with all guidelines and criteria.
______________________________ _________________
Signature of Sponsor Organization’s Chief Official Date
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY “A” GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Beach Cleaning/Maintenance – Collier County/Marco Island (Project No. 90533)
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Coastal Zone Management
Collier County Government
2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Andrew Miller – Manager – Coastal Zone Management
Address: 2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.252.2922
3. Organization’s Chief Official and Title:
Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
William L. McDaniel, Jr. – BCC Chairman
4. Details of Project- Description and Location:
Maintenance of Barefoot Beach, Vanderbilt Beach, Clam Pass
Beach, Park Shore Beach, and Marco Island Beach, and is
recommended for approval.
5. Estimated project start date: October 1, 2022
6. Estimated project duration: 12 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $ 506,800.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes ( X ) No ( )
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Collier County Tourist Development Council
Category “A” Grant Application (Page 2)
Beach Cleaning/Maintenance – Collier County/Marco Island (Project No. 90533)
PROJECT BUDGET
PROGRAM ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $ 506,800.00
City/Taxing District Share $ -
State of Florida Share $ -
Federal Share $ -
TOTAL $ 506,800.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
(Engineering, Mobilization, Contractor, Monitoring etc)
Operating Expenses____________ ____ $ 506,800.00______
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
TOTAL $ 506,800.00 ____
I have read the Tourist Development Category “A” Beach Funding Policy covering
beach renourishment and pass maintenance and agree that my organization will
comply with all guidelines and criteria.
______________________________ _________________
Signature of Sponsor Organization’s Chief Official Date
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY “A” GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Fund 185 Administration
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Coastal Zone Management
Collier County Government
2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Andrew Miller – Manager – Coastal Zone Management
Address: 2685 South Horseshoe Drive, Unit 103
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.252.2922
3. Organization’s Chief Official and Title:
Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
William L. McDaniel, Jr. – BCC Chairman
4. Details of Project- Description and Location:
This item funds County Staff to manage the projects, maintain the
beaches, administer the program and is broken down as follows:
Staff includes the CZM Manager; Operations Analyst; a Project
Manager; a Field Supervisor; (2) Equipment Operators to clean
and maintain the County and Marco beaches. Indirect
Administrative Costs required for administrative functions like
purchasing, information technology, motor pool and human
resources; Current rent; Division Fiscal support; and charges for
the Tax Collector are also included. Approval is recommended.
5. Estimated project start date: October 1, 2022
6. Estimated project duration: 12 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $1,204,600.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes ( X ) No ( )
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Collier County Tourist Development Council
Category “A” Grant Application (Page 2)
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Fund 185 Administration
PROJECT BUDGET
PROGRAM ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $ 1,204,600.00
City/Taxing District Share $ -
State of Florida Share $ -
Federal Share $ -
TOTAL $ 1,204,600.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
(Engineering, Mobilization, Contractor, Monitoring etc)
Administration Cost____________ ____ $ 75,000.00_____
185 Project Management & Administration $_817,600.00_____
Tax Collector Fees (2.5%)_______ ____ $_312,000.00_____
__________________________________ $_______________
__________________________________ $_______________
TOTAL $ 1,204,600.00____
I have read the Tourist Development Category “A” Beach Funding Policy covering
beach renourishment and pass maintenance and agree that my organization will
comply with all guidelines and criteria.
______________________________ _________________
Signature of Sponsor Organization’s Chief Official Date
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY "A" GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Collier County Sea Turtle Protection Program/Environmental Compliance
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Collier County Parks and Recreation Department
North Collier Regional Park
15000 Livingston Road
Naplcs, FL 34109
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Barry Williams, Director
Address: 15000 Livingston Road
City: Naples, FL,34109
Phonez 239-252-4035 FAX: 239-514-8657
Other: 239-280-7035
3. Organization's Chief Official and Title:
Barry Williams, Director
Collier County Parks and Recreation Division
4. Details ofProject- Description and Location:
The following activities require coastal construction permits from the State of Florida and
thus a sea turtle monitoring program.
1. Beach nourishment;
2. Construction, excavation or maintenance ofcoastal inlet and related shoals;
3. Beach cleaning and grooming activities landward of the mean high-water line.
4. Beach cleaning following a red tide or storm event.
The following excerpts from current regulations (Chapter l68-41 Rules and Procedures
for Application for Coastal Construction Permits, Florida Administrative Code), provides
for the scope ofthe permitting process and protection of marine turtles as it relates to the
aforementioned activities.
l68-41.001 Scope
This chapter provides the requirements and procedures for the issuance, denial, transfer,
renewal, modification, suspension and revocation ofcoastal construction permits. In this
Chapter Coastal Construction is defined as "any work or activity on or encroaching upon
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sovereignty lands ofFlorida, below the mean high-water line ofany tidal water of the
state, which is likely to have a material physical effect on existing coastal conditions or
natural shore and inlet processes."
I 6B-41 .0055 Protection of Marine Turtles (Florida Administrative Code)
(1) In keeping with the Departments Authority to protect marine turtles pursuant to
Section 370.12, Florida Statutes, any application for a permit under this Chapter for
coastal construction that affects marine turtles shall be subject to the conditions and
requirements for marine turtle protection as part of the permitting process.
(2) The Department shall require appropriate measures to protect marine turtles and
their habitat, such as: nest surveys, nest relocation, nest marking, modification of coastal
construction, measures to reduce sand compaction, and short and long term monitoring to
assess the impacts ofthe permitted coastal construction on marine turtles and their
habitat.
The Parks and Recreation Department, marine turtle permit holders for Collier County,
monitor the following beaches for sea turtle activities as State and federal permit
requirements for beach renourishment, beach raking, allowance for the use ofvehicles
on the beach for surveys, beach cleanup following a red tide or storm evcnt and special
events .
Barefoot Beach: construction, excavation or maintenance of Wiggins Pass (only that
area included within the area of influcnce of Wiggins Pass; I mile north olPass south to
Wiggins Pass); pass material disposal location (renourishment); beach cleaning following
a storm event and red tide
Vanderbilt Beach: beach nourishment; construction, excavation or maintenance of a
coastal inlet and related shoals (Wiggins Pass and Clam Pass); beach cleaning and
grooming activities landward of the mean high-water line.
Park Shore: beach nourishment; construction, excavation or maintenance of a coastal
inlet and related shoals (Clam Pass and Doctors Pass). Upland sand temperature studies
as required by the State.
City of Naples: beach nourishment; construction, excavation or maintenance of a coastal
inlet and related shoals (Doctors Pass and Gordon Pass)
City of Marco Island: construction, excavation or maintenance of a coastal inlet and
related shoals (Big Marco Pass and Caxambas Pass); Beach nourishment; Hideaway
Beach T-Groin; beach cleaning and grooming activities landward of the mcan high-water
line.
l.
2.
Administrative/permitting
Reconnaissance and beach zoning including installation and maintenance of DNR
location reference monuments for cZM and Sheriff department 500 feet increments
along 26 miles of beach
Daily monitoring (7 days/wk./beach -April 01-May 01 depending on
renourishment schedules through Oct.3 1)
Evaluation, mapping and data entry
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4.
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5. Responding to sea turtle disorientations (associated with renourishment and beach
profile, as required by the State)
8. Reports (Sea Turtle Protection Plan- Annual Report; special reports per each beach
nourishment and T-groin units, Index Nesting Beach Reports (Vanderbilt); State
Productivity Reports, Beach Compaction Reports)
9. Mobilization/demobilization-
10. Vehicle maintenance- ATV's, penetrometers, data loggers
1 1. Supplies- acquisition, maintenance, inventory
12. Sand studies including beach compaction, sand temperature and ground/surface
water studies and associated reporting requirements
13. Dune vegetation monitoring and exotic removal
14. Nest relocation in construction areas
15. Monitoring and reporting of escarpments
16. Additional studies required as required State,/Federal permits (Florida Statute Chapter
161-053 F.A.C. Chapter 62b-33)
17. Stranding reports and removal ofinjured, sick and dead sea turtles from all County
beaches (average 50- 100/yr).
18 Public awareness- news media and public speaking upon request.
19. State mandated beach lighting compliance inspections and follow-up
21 . Assist with maintaining rope and posting along the dunes
22. Other duties as requested by CZM Department
23. Provide technical assistance and respond to data requests from coastal engincering
consultants upon request.
The purpose of this application is to obtain funds to perform the rcquirements of a sea
turtle protection program in the specified locations.
5. Estimated project start date: October 1,2022
6. Estimated project duration: One (1) vear
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $ f7f.700
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes ( ) No ( X)
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Collier County Tourist Development Council
Category "A" Grant Application Page 2
Collier County Sea Turtle Protection Program/Environmental Compliance
PROJECT BUDGET
PROGRAM ELEMENT
TDC Funds Requested
City/Taxing District Sharc
State of Florida Share
Federal Share
TOTAL
Personnel and Operating
Capital -Replacement ATV
TOTAL
PROJECT EXPENSES:
(Engineering, Mobilization, Contractor, Monitoring etc)
AMOUNT
$ 171,700.00
$
$
$
$ r71,700.00
$ 166,500s 5,200
s 171,700
I havc rcad the Tourist Dcvelopment Category "A" Beach Funding Policy covering
beach renourishment and pass maintenance and agrcc that my organization will
comply with all guidelines and criteria.
aI+l*,r-
DatcSignature of Sponsor Organization's Chief Official
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY “A” GRANT APPLICATION
Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance
Naples Beach Maintenance
(Project Title)
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
City of Naples
735 8th Street South
Naples, Florida 34102
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Chad Merritt, Community Services Interim Director
Address: 280 Riverside Circle
City Naples ST FL ZIP 34102
Phone: (239) 213-7120 FAX: (239) 213-7130
Other: cmerritt@naplesgov.com
3. Organization’s Chief Official and Title:
Jay Boodheshwar, City Manager
4. Details of Project- Description and Location:
Description: This is an annual TDC funded project essential for support of maintenance
on local beaches. The City is responsible for the upkeep and grooming of TDC eligible
beaches within the City limits. Under this project, the City removed litter, accumulation
of algae and rocks along public access beach portions of the Gulf within the City’s
jurisdictional limits. Funding is a benefit to both residents and tourist populations, and to
the preservation of the beach, shoreline and its overall appearance and investment. This
year’s request includes the partial reimbursement for beach maintenance equipment
operator, landscape techs, and service workers salaries. FY 23 total cost for beach
maintenance personnel is $378,921 for salaries only. Requested amount of $197,000 is a
decrease from last year’s approved amount of $203,000.
Location: Significate coordination of effort continues between the City and Collier
County concerning beach maintenance. The project boundary location is from
southernmost
5. Estimated project start date: October 1, 2022
6. Estimated project duration: 12 months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $197,000
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project
be restructured to accommodate a smaller award?
Yes ( ) No ( X )
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Packet Pg. 72 Attachment: TDC Grant App. - Cat. A - 90096 Naples Pier (22431 : Recommendation to approve the Tourist Development Council Grant
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Packet Pg. 73 Attachment: TDC Grant App. - Cat. A - 90096 Naples Pier (22431 : Recommendation to approve the Tourist Development Council Grant
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the 1 year Sponsorship Agreement between Collier County and UWP,
LLC dba Pro Watercross World Championships for $90,000 and make a finding that the
sponsorship expenditures promote tourism.
______________________________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVE: Recommend the sponsorship of the Pro Watercross Championship in Collier County for
2022.
CONSIDERATIONS: Pro Watercross has brought their Championship event to Collier County for
several years. The event has grown in size and scope each year. This event brings national attention to
Collier County and attracts several hundred Watercross participants and their families to our area in late
October when our hotels and area businesses are in need of increased visitation.
The results of the 2019, 2020, & 2021 Pro Watercross events were as follows:
2021 2020 2019
Direct Spending $482,763 $376,862 $384,425
Economic Impact $683,063 $533,196 $543,588
Room Nights 908 510 540
TDT Funding $95,000 $123,000 $123,000
Acquisition Cost $107.46 $241 $227
TDT Revenue $5,534 $3,825 $4,053
This Sponsorship Agreement covers 2022 Pro Watercross Championship. The terms and conditions are
identified in the attached sponsorship agreement and outlines two installment payments totaling $90,000 .
Watercross will provide Collier County with an invoice for each of the two installments. In summary, the
installments are as follows:
Payment in the amount of $50,000 shall be paid to Watercross within 45 days of
the County’s receipt of an invoice following the mutual execution of this
Sponsorship Agreement.
The Second Payment in the amount of $40,000 shall be paid to Watercross upon
receipt of a final invoice following the Watercross event. The County may deduct
from this final payment any outstanding fees owed to Collier County in
connection with this event.
Collier County will assist Watercross in the hosting of the Pro Watercross Championship with promotion
of the event on the Collier County Convention and Visitors Bureau sports marketing website and
Facebook channels, with a minimum of two (2) Facebook posts on Naples, Marco Island, Everglades
social account promoting the World Championship event in Naples, FL per month beginning upon the
execution of this agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding in the amount of $90,000 is available in the Board approved FY 22
Tourism Division Sports Event Sponsorship budget for sports marketing within TDC Promotion Fund
(184).
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact to the Growth Management Plan with this
Executive Summary
ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item will be presented to the Tourist
Development Council at its meeting on June 27, 2022.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote
for approval. - CMG
RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation to approve the Sponsorship Agreement between Collier
County and UWP, LLC dba Pro Watercross Championship for $90,000 for the 2022 Pro Watercross
Championships and make a finding that the sponsorship expenditures promote tourism.
Prepared by: Paul Beirnes, Tourism Division
Attachments:
(1) Watercross Sponsorship Agreement for 2022
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. 2022 Pro Watercross Agreement Legal stamp (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Collier County Tourist Development Council
Item Number: 7.3
Doc ID: 22599
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the 1 year Sponsorship Agreement between Collier
County and UWP, LLC dba Pro Watercross World Championships for $90,000 and make a finding that
the sponsorship expenditures promote tourism.
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Administrative Assistant – Tourism
Name: Jennifer Leslie
06/17/2022 1:02 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director – Tourism
Name: Paul Beirnes
06/17/2022 1:02 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Tourism Jennifer Leslie Tourism Division Completed 06/17/2022 1:03 PM
Corporate Business Operations Jennifer Reynolds Stage 1 Review Completed 06/17/2022 1:12 PM
Tourism Paul Beirnes Director Completed 06/17/2022 1:41 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Deputy County Manager Skipped 06/23/2022 10:49 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Acting County Manager Completed 06/23/2022 10:59 AM
Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 06/23/2022 11:16 AM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Attorney Review Completed 06/23/2022 11:19 AM
Tourist Development Council Paul Beirnes Meeting Pending 06/27/2022 9:00 AM
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve an expenditure of Tourist Development Tax Promotion Funds to
provide funding for the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship in the amount $670,000; make a
finding that this expenditure promotes tourism; and authorize the necessary Budget Amendments.
OBJECTIVE: To provide the financial support necessary to undertake court resurfacing, windscreen and
site staging & preparation projects related to the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship.
CONSIDERATION: East Naples Community Park (ENCP) has been transformed over the years to
provide support for the Minto U.S. Open Pickleball Championship. This tournament draws thousands of
visitors and participants each April for what is considered a world -class event for the best pickleball
players in the sport. In 2022 the U.S. Open was televised on CBS Sports and provided viewers across the
world information on the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Paradise Coast. As a premier facility ENCP
has sixty-four (64) courts and a welcome center, which constitutes one of the largest pickleball facilities
of its kind in the United States.
The funding requested is intended to support future U.S. Open Pickleball Championships at ENCP and is
expected to promote tourism and related marketing efforts. The Parks & Recreation Division seeks to
obtain tourist development tax promotion funding to for projects to directly support the U.S. Open.
The $670,000 contained in this request will be utilized as follows:
▪ $600,000 Court Resurfacing: A total of forty (40) courts need to be resurfaced at an estimated
cost of $15,000 per court or $600,000 total. The $600,000 requested will be used to resurface
forty (40) of the sixty-four (64) courts at the facility.
▪ $20,000 Windscreens: To better enhance the player and visitor experience, the park system will
add and/or replace existing windscreens. The windscreens serve to limit disruption from wind
and will be added to existing court fencing.
▪ $50,000 Site Staging and Preparation: Provide funding for appropriate site staging for national
television exposure, to include plants, trees, landscaping and general site preparation to best
promote the event and the paradise coast.
Future capital funding efforts under consideration that require feasibility analysis to determine TDC
funding eligibility include:
▪ Parking Project: Planning, permitting and construction of a parking facility/lot, stormwater and
other associated elements. The parking project could provide enhanced vehicular capacity for
the benefit of the thousands of visitors that use the facility during the peak season and during the
U.S. Open Pickleball Championship Tournament.
▪ Fencing Replacement: The replacement of existing end of useful-life fencing could provide
crowd management capacity, enhance facility security and protect the various amenities from
vandalism.
▪ Shade Structures: A frequently requested amenity is the addition of shade structures to permit
longer periods of play and enhanced participant and spectator comfort.
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▪ Parking Stabilization: For the 2023 U.S. Open Pickleball Championship the existing grass
parking area could be further stabilized to prevent stranded vehicles, decrease erosion and
mitigate drainage issues.
According to Spirit Promotions, LLC, the 2022 U.S. Open Pickleball Championship hosted 2,800
participants with an additional 35,000 spectators over the course of the eight-day event. The 2022 U.S.
Open Pickleball Championship resulted in direct visitor spending of approximately $7,144,210 within
Collier County.
ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Tourist Development Council will review this
request at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 27, 2022. On August 17, 2022, the Collier County
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB) will review.
FISCAL IMPACT: Total funding requested is $670,000. Funding will be provided by TDC Category B
- Promotion Funds currently available in TDC Project Fund (758) reserves. A budget amendment will be
required to reallocate reserves into the appropriate funded programs.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote
for approval. - CMG
RECOMMENDATION: To approve an expenditure of Tourist Development Tax Promotion Funds to
provide project funding in support of the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship in the amount of $670,000;
make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism; and authorize the necessary Budget Amendments.
Prepared By: Jeffrey Newman, Financial and Operational Support Manager, Operations and Veterans
Services Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. TDC US Open Capital Projects v2 (002) (DOCX)
2. TDC US Open Requests Capital June 21 Version Combined v6 (PPTX)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Collier County Tourist Development Council
Item Number: 7.4
Doc ID: 22626
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve an expenditure of Tourist Development Tax
Promotion Funds to provide funding for the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship in the amount $670,000;
make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism; and authorize the necessary Budget Amendments.
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Administrative Assistant – Tourism
Name: Jennifer Leslie
06/22/2022 2:55 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director – Tourism
Name: Paul Beirnes
06/22/2022 2:55 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Tourism Jennifer Leslie Tourism Division Completed 06/22/2022 2:55 PM
Corporate Business Operations Jennifer Reynolds Additional Reviewer Completed 06/22/2022 3:49 PM
Tourism Paul Beirnes Director Completed 06/22/2022 4:01 PM
Facilities Management Ed Finn OMB Reviewer Completed 06/22/2022 9:14 PM
Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 06/23/2022 11:44 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Deputy County Manager Skipped 06/23/2022 12:23 PM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Attorney Review Completed 06/23/2022 12:27 PM
Tourist Development Council Paul Beirnes Meeting Pending 06/27/2022 9:00 AM
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY "B" GRANT APPLICATION
Fiscal Year 202 3 U.S. Open Pickleball Championship Capital Projects
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Collier County Parks and Recreation Division
North Collier Regional Park
15000 Livingston Road
Naples, Florida 34109
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Jeffrey Newman, Financial &
Operational Support Manager
3339 Tamiami Trail E, Suite 217
Naples, FL 34112
Phone: 239-252-4027
Other: 239-465-9082
3. Organization's Chief Official and Title:
Olema Edwards, Interim Dir.
Collier County Parks and Recreation Division
4. Details of Project-Description and Location: This is a new TDC funded
project/program designed to support future U.S. Open Pickleball Championships at East
Naples Community Park (ENCP) and is expected to foster tourism and related marketing efforts.
These projects will provide additional amenities that are needed to accommodate the
growth of the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship. The three requested projects will
resurface forty courts, provide windscreen to improve play and provide for site stagging
and general site preparation. These projects will enhance and ensure a consistently
positive pickleball experience for players and visitors attending the U.S. Open
Pickleball Championship.
5. Estimated project start date: October 2022.
6. Estimated project duration: 7 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested : $670,000.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project be
restructured to accommodate a smaller award? Yes (X ) No ( )
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY "B" GRANT APPLICATION
Fiscal Year 2023 U.S. Open Pickleball Championship Capital Projects
PROJECT BUDGET
PROJECT ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $670,000.00
City/Taxing District Share $N/A
State of Florida Share $N/A
Federal Share $N/A
TOTAL $670,000.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
The $670,000 contained in this request will be utilized as follows:
▪ $600,000 Court Resurfacing: A total of forty (40) courts need to be resurfaced at an estimated
cost of $15,000 per court or $600,000 total. The $600,000 requested will be used to resurface forty
(40) of the sixty-four (64) courts at the facility.
▪ $20,000 Windscreens: To better enhance the player and visitor experience, the park system will
add and/or replace existing windscreens. The windscreens serve to limit disruption from wind and
will be added to existing court fencing.
▪ $50,000 Site Stagging and Preparation: Provide funding for appropriate site stagging for national
television exposure, to include plants, trees, landscaping and general site preparation to best
promote the event and the paradise coast.
Additional TDC Funds requested $670,000.00
MILESTONES:
Obtain TDC approval for additional TDC Funds June 2022
Obtain PARAB approval August 2022
Obtain BCC approval September 2022
Project completion April 2023
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Capital Pro ject
Re quest for the
US Open
Pickleball
Championship
June 27th, 2022
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Prepared by PSD OVS and Parks teams
Presenting: Jeffrey Newman, Managers
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Packet Pg. 99 Attachment: TDC US Open Requests Capital June 21 Version Combined v6 (22626 : Funding for Staging
2022
U.S. Open
Pickleball
Championships
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2,800 Participants.
35,000 Spectators.
Direct Visitor Spending of approx imately
$7,144,210 within Collier County.
CBS Television exposure for Marco
Island/Naples/Paradise Coast.
Information Provided by Spirit Promotions, LLC.
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Proposed Future U.S. Open Pickleball
Championship Capital Pro jects
Re quest for Support:
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•3 Areas of Funding Support.
•Court Resurfacing.
•Windscreens.
•Site Staging and
Preparation.
2023 U.S. Open Support Request
Court Resurfacing,
$600,000.00
Site Staging and
Preparation,
$50,000.00
Windscreens,
$20,000.00
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Court Resurfacing
$600,000
§A total of forty (40)courts need to be resurfaced at an
estimated cost of $15,000 per court or $600,000 total.
The $600,000 requested will be used to resurface forty
(40)of the sixty-four (64)courts at the facility.
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Windscreens
$20,000
§To enhance the player and visitor experience,the park
system will add and/or replace existing windscreens.
The windscreens serve to limit disruption from wind and
will be added to existing court fencing.
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Site Stagging and Preparation
$50,000
§Provide funding for appropriate site stagging for national
television exposure,to include plants,trees,landscaping
and general site preparation to best promote the event
and the paradise coast.
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Po tent ial Future: U.S. Open Pickleball
Championship Capital Pro jects
Under Eva luation:
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Pa rking Pro ject
§Planning,permitting and construction of a parking
facility/lot,stormwater and other associated
elements.The parking project could provide
enhanced vehicular capacity for the benefit of the
thousands of visitors that use the facility during
the peak season and during the U.S.Open
Pickleball Championship To urnament.
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Fe ncing
•The replacement of existing end of useful-life fencing
could provide crowd management capacity, enhance
facility security and protect the various amenities from
vandalism.
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Shade Structures
•A f requently requested amenity is the addition of shade
structures to permit longer periods of play and enhanced
participant and spectator comfort.
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Pa rking Stabilization
§For the 2023 U.S.Open Pickleball Championship the
existing grass parking area could be further stabilized to
prevent stranded vehicles,decrease erosion and mitigate
drainage issues.
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Conclusion
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The U.S. Open Pickleball Championship has continued to
grow in popularity and $670,000 is being sought to support
various capital projects to support the U.S. Open Pickleball
Championship.
The U.S. Open Pickleball Championship has continued to
grow in popularity and $670,000 is being sought to support
various capital projects to support the U.S. Open Pickleball
Championship.
Approve an expenditure of Tourist Development Tax
Promotion Funds to provide project funding in support of
the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship in the amount of
$670,000; make a finding that this expenditure promotes
tourism; and authorize the necessary Budget Amendments
Approve an expenditure of Tourist Development Tax
Promotion Funds to provide project funding in support of
the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship in the amount of
$670,000; make a finding that this expenditure promotes
tourism; and authorize the necessary Budget Amendments
Questions?Questions?
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COLLIER COUNTY
Collier County Tourist Development Council
Item Number: 9.A.1
Item Summary: Marketing Partner Report Part 1
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Administrative Assistant – Tourism
Name: Jennifer Leslie
06/17/2022 11:46 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director – Tourism
Name: Paul Beirnes
06/17/2022 11:46 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Corporate Business Operations Jennifer Reynolds Stage 1 Review Completed 06/17/2022 11:52 AM
Tourism Jennifer Leslie Tourism Division Completed 06/17/2022 12:09 PM
Tourism Paul Beirnes Director Completed 06/17/2022 11:53 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Acting County Manager Completed 06/23/2022 11:11 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Deputy County Manager Skipped 06/23/2022 11:11 AM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Attorney Review Completed 06/23/2022 11:12 AM
Tourist Development Council Paul Beirnes Meeting Pending 06/27/2022 9:00 AM
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Marketing Partner Reports
June 2022 TDC
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MARKETING PARTNER REPORTS
PART I
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RESEARCH REPORT
Downs & St Germain
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ADVERTISING REPORT
Paradise Advertising &
Marketing, Inc.
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Monthly Report | May 2022
2022
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Table of Contents
1.Executive Summary: pg. 3
1.Visitor Insights:pgs. 4-9
1.Social Media:pgs. 10-14
1.Email:pgs. 15-18
1.Media Review:pgs. 19-31
1.Destination Photoshoot:pgs. 33-51
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Executive Summary | May 2022
●The state of Florida accounted for three of the top five and five of the top ten visitor markets last month.Miami/Ft.
Lauderdale, Fort Myers/Naples and Tampa/St. Petersburg remained in the top five, while Orlando/Daytona Beach/Melbourne
ranked #8. NYC, Chicago and Boston led out-of-state visitation.
●Florida residents represented 1 out of 3 visitors to the destination in May. If isolating to the website specifically, that number
increases to 47% of visitation, up 16% compared to last year.
●The bulk of May travelers visited the website 1-2 months out. Most website visitors were interested in logistics and planning
themed content, with the Florida resident landing page leading all non-home page landing pages in traffic (9,559 pageviews).
●Which POIs were most frequented by visitors? Everglades National Park, Tiburon Golf Club and North Collier Regional Park led
all points of interest in visitation during the month of May. Fakapachee Strand Preserve State Park, Naples Beach and
Vanderbilt built also placed in the top 10, indicating a continued preference for outdoor spaces.
●Part 2 of our Destination Photoshoot wrapped in late May. Locations captured include 5th Avenue, 3rd Street, Naples Pier
Delnor-Wiggins Pass, Marco Island, Cape Romano and Tin City.
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Visitor Insights | Demographics
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●May was a great month for the destination, with visitor volume trending up YOY and visitor spend on par
YOY. ADR, RevPAR and OCC were also up YOY.
●Chicago, New York, Miami & Boston were all strong markets for the destination in May, leading in
terms of overall spend and skewing higher in household income makeup.
●May visitors were visiting our site 1-2 months ahead of their visits. Underlining the importance of
having timely content on the website.
●Florida travelers represented 1/3 of visitors in May. The Florida resident continues to be an important and
valuable traveler for the destination.
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59*Percentages based MOM comparison
Page Reach Impressions Engagements Followers
Leisure 93,002 (+8.9%)120,161 (+4.1%)32,002 (+3.7%)46,467 (+92)
Sports 3,559 (+113.1%)4,144 (+69.0%)142 (-26.0%)4,682 (+5)
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Organic Social | Instagram
60*Percentages based MOM comparison
Impressions Engagements Profile Actions Followers Net Follower Growth
72,799 (+21.3%)508 (-15.9%)28 (+47.4%)14,963 +101
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Organic Social | Twitter
61*Percentages based MOM comparison
Impressions Engagements Post Link Clicks Followers Net Follower Growth
8,492 (-13.0%)200 (-39.9%)18 (-60.0%)12,368 +69
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62*Percentages based MOM comparison
Impressions Engagements Post Clicks Followers Net Follower Growth
1,094 (-69.4%)79 (-61.7%)31 (-59.2%)528 +10
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Email | Consumer E-Scapes
Topic:Roadtrip
Subject Line: Plan Your Summer Trip to Paradise
Now.
Most-Clicked Link:Clam Pass: Naples’ Natural
Oasis Open Rate CTO RateRecipients
30.18%4.39%35,990
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Email | Meetings E-Scapes
Subject Line: From meetings venues to after-hour
relaxation, everything is better in Paradise.
Most-Clicked Link:Florida’s Paradise Coast LinkedIn
Note:April’s Paid email had the highest CTO of all times
possibly due to the limited size of the distribution list
(45,000)
Open Rate CTO RateRecipients
6.7%19.9%114,579
Subscriber List 5,320 recipients Paid List 109,259 recipients
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Email | Subscribers
New subscribers are collected from ParadiseCoast.com, then
manually imported and organized.
Unsubscribes, Hard Bounces (inactive addresses), and Spam marks
are automatically removed.
Note:Most months we do not receive new sign-ups for the
Meetings list. A negative net change is due to unsubscribes, spam
marks, and hard bounces that are often due to deactivated email
addresses when a subscriber leaves their company.
Meetings List
5,318
Consumer List
35,990
Net Change
(this month)
-53
Net Change
(this month)
-175
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Media | Performance
Performance Highlights:
●Total Spend: $152,427
●Total Impressions: 7,110,010
●Total Clicks: 20,613
●Overall CTR: 0.29% ( 27%)
●Overall VCR: 80.3% ( 63%)
●Top performers in Spring/Summer Campaign:
●In Display, two mobile vendors:
○MobileFuse, our Florida Residents campaign, with a .48%
○Kargo, our high impact mobile campaign, with a .47%
●In Video: Q1 Media with a 97.5%
Industry Benchmarks: CTR: 0.08% VCR: 70%
Other top performers:
From our LGBTQ campaign
●MobileFuse with a .48%
From our Weddings campaign
●Wedding Trade Desk with a 7.9%
In May we launched all elements of the Spring/Summer campaign, including the Florida Residents and Millennials initiatives.
We also had the LGBTQ, Eco, and Weddings running during the month.
In-State Banner Creative is currently
outperforming Out-of-State.
●In-State CTR: 0.27%
●Out-of-State CTR: 0.16%
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Media | Creative
Top Banner Creative Set across all Campaigns:
●Culinary at a .25% CTR
●Coming in at close seconds, both Arts & Culture
and Boomers at .23%
Top Video Creative across all Campaigns:
●Finest Florida has to Offer at a 97.6% VCR
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Paid Search | Performance
Google Paid Search -May 2022 Top Performing Ad
●Impressions: 65,629
●Clicks: 5,094
●Avg. CTR:8.34% (6% increase from previous month)
●Avg. CPC: $1.25
Campaigns in Market in May:
●CCT Always On
●CCT Meetings
●CCT Weddings
●CCT LGBTQ
●CCT FL Residents
Top Performing Campaign:
CCT Meetings FY22
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Breakdown Of PPC Campaign Performance
Campaign Impressions Clicks CTR Avg. CPC
Meetings 8,985 1,349 15.01 $0.89
FL Residents 14,977 1,063 7.10%$1.10
LGBTQ 3,479 245 7.04%$1.74
Always On 31,586 2,033 6.44%$1.21
Weddings 6,599 404 6.12%$1.35
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In the month of May, Evergreen Always On and Weddings
continued running with Millennials upcoming.
Results: We saw increases of metrics across the board as
spend increased from the previous month.
●Impressions: 1.1M
○7.5% increase
●Post Engagements: 380,576
○7% increase
●Clicks: 5,323
○16% increase
By campaign:
●Evergreen CTR: 0.95%
●Weddings CTR: 1.18%
*Travel industry benchmark: 0.9%
:15 Only Paradise Will
Do
156,410 Post
Engagements
Beach Couple
4.03% CTR
Top Performing
Traffic Creative:
Top Performing
Engagement Creative:
Campaign with highest CTR was
Consumer Leisure Evergreen
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Top Performing
Evergreen Creative:
In the month of May, Evergreen Always On and Weddings
campaigns continued running. With increased budget, we
saw growth across all metrics.
Results:
●Impressions: 458,329
○29% increase
●Clicks: 7,120
○26% increase
●Evergreen CTR: 1.33%
●Weddings CTR: 2.26%
* Benchmark: 0.3%
Top Performing
Weddings Creative:
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Expedia | Economic Impact & Insights
From those exposed to advertising on Expedia in May 2022,
*Does not include Expedia results
*Report as of 3/20/22 (End of the Winter Campaign)
Expedia ran through the month of May, and showed the following results:
●The advertising directly drove 900 room nights and 1,000 vacation rental nights
●476 Airline Tickets were sold to those exposed to the advertising, at an average ticket price of
$331
●It generated $819,300 in gross bookings, for a 143.8 Return on Ad Spend
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Expedia | Economic Impact & Insights
*Does not include Expedia results
*Report as of 3/20/22 (End of the Winter Campaign)
●Top origin markets for airline
tickets for May were again
NYC (Newark), Chicago and
DC
●Longest duration for those
flying were from Detroit (6.7)
and DC (5.5) days.
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Adara | Economic Impact & Insights
*Does not include Expedia results
*Report as of 3/20/22 (End of the Winter Campaign)
NOTE: Hotel Revenue can show
both Observed (direct partner data
from those exposed to advertising)
and Enriched Data, which uses
IMPACT Plus methodology that
takes Adara’s travel partner data
and calculates it to include STR
Census and Occupancy data to
give a more complete market
visibility.
Observed Data
Enriched Data
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Top 5 Media Partners in Revenue
Top 20 Media Partners in Search & Bookings
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PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT
Lou Hammond & Associates
&
CVB PR Team
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National Public Relations Update
TDC Meeting
Services conducted in
May 2022
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Media Highlights
LHG & CVB PR EFFORTS –May 2022
Media Impressions: 44,652,615
Media Value: $260,708
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Media Outreach
➢Major Pitch Points
➢Agency promoted the following topics:
➢Pride
➢Open-Air Fun for Summer on Florida's Paradise Coast
➢Charming Bookstores
➢Luxury Experiences in Naples
➢Best Cities to Travel this Summer
➢Agency drafted the following topics for inclusion in coverage
opportunities and is tracking for coverage
➢Coastal Grandma Destinations
➢Paradise Coast: Golf Capital of the World
➢Wildlife and Wilderness Adventures
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PROJECTS
➢IPW Conference
➢Agency sending representative Leslie Knobloch to participate in
the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW Conference in Orlando on June 4-
8. The team has secured twenty media appointments on behalf of
the destination and will met with media throughout the event,
gaining valuable insight in the travel industry and forging
relationships to build enthusiasm for the destination
➢Vetting: Media Requests
➢Agency identified and made recommendations on hosting
media/influencers by investigating their demographics, aesthetic,
engagement, etc. to determine if it was going to provide value to
the destination.
➢TikToker (@luxury_traveler) –handled polite decline
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Partner Communications
➢Partner Engagement
➢Through Hot Tip programming, requested information on seasonal
story angles/ideas –specifically what’s new for Summer; collected
responses which were added to shared document.
➢Destination Travel Analysis
➢Agency provided Client with key metrics and sentiment from
Destination Analysts.
➢Partner Training Sessions
➢Agency developed social media best practices deck and
presented at the May 25 Partner Training Webinar for destination
partners’ benefit.
➢Partner Newsletter
➢Agency assisted in creation of May Newsletter and deployment to
partners on May 24.
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Looking Ahead
➢Pitching
➢Pride
➢Open-Air Fun for Summer on Florida's Paradise Coast
➢Charming Bookstores
➢Luxury Experiences in Naples
➢Best Cities to Travel this Summer
➢Upcoming Coverage
➢Smithsonian Magazine –Everglades City
➢The Points Guy –Florida Fishing farm-to-table
➢Recommend –Family Travel Trend Report
➢Meetings Today –Florida supplement
➢USA Today Go Escape –Everglades National Park
➢Sports Planning Guide –Pickleball in Paradise Coast
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Thank you!
Proud to be your Partner in Paradise!
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06/27/2022
COLLIER COUNTY
Collier County Tourist Development Council
Item Number: 9.B.1
Item Summary: Marketing Partner Report Part 2
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Administrative Assistant – Tourism
Name: Jennifer Leslie
06/17/2022 12:45 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director – Tourism
Name: Paul Beirnes
06/17/2022 12:45 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Tourism Jennifer Leslie Tourism Division Completed 06/17/2022 12:45 PM
Corporate Business Operations Jennifer Reynolds Stage 1 Review Completed 06/17/2022 12:52 PM
Tourism Paul Beirnes Director Completed 06/17/2022 12:54 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Acting County Manager Completed 06/23/2022 11:14 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Deputy County Manager Skipped 06/23/2022 11:14 AM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Attorney Review Completed 06/23/2022 11:15 AM
Tourist Development Council Paul Beirnes Meeting Pending 06/27/2022 9:00 AM
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PART II
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Collier County Tax Collector
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WEB SITE ANALYTICS
Miles Partners, Inc.
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ParadiseCoast.comMonthly Report
May 2022
Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades CVB
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Top States
●Florida 56,938
●New York 6,939
●Illinois 3,521
●Georgia 3,117
●New Jersey 2,580
Top Metros
●Ft. Myers-Naples, FL 23,624
●Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL 12,945
●Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL 9,196
●New York, NY 8,037
●Orlando-Daytona Beach 5,608
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Paradise Coast Sports Complex
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PARADISE COAST
Paradise Coast Sports Complex (PCSC)
June 2022 Report
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AGENDA
Event Recap & Upcoming Events
SEO Progress
Social Media Update & Plan
Awareness & Press
PCSC Brand Awareness Plan
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EVENT RECAP &
UPCOMING EVENTS
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MAY EVENT RECAP
•FHSAA State Lacrosse
Championships
•Naples United Games
•Naples City, Azzurri Storm Games
•US Open Pickleball Watch Party
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EVENTS JUNE/JULY
•Copperheads Rugby League
•Naples City & Azzurri Storm and Naples
United Soccer Games
•FGCU Dutch Lions Soccer Games
•CCPS Principals Celebration
•Naples City Riverwalk Soccer Camp
•Economic Development Day
•Pelican Bay Rotary Club
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EVENTS JUNE/JULY
•Warrior 5v5 Soccer Camp
•Soccer 3 Camp
•Alpha Course Challenge –The Factory
•Juventus Miami Soccer Camp
•Winston Cup Soccer Tournament
•FBU Top Gun Football Event
•Collier County Summer Internship Celebration
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EVENTS JUNE/JULY
•Florida Flag Football
•Everton FC Soccer Camps
•Ace-Carney Prospects Tackle
Football Camp
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ONGOING EVENTS
•The Cove Beer & Wine Sunset
Saturdays and Food Truck Visits
•The Factory Run Club
•Free Factory Tuesdays
•SWFL Skate Club
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SEO PROGRESS
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GOOGLE
POSTS
Drive awareness and SEO
rankings with Google
•Search Engine Results
connect to Google Business
account.
•Google offers a way to
make posts through that
account.
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GOOGLE
POSTS
Google's Social Media
•We have started to post on
Google My Business.
•The more you use their “social
media,” the higher the results.
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COMPETITIVE KEYWORDS
Add keywords and phrases to produce
the right results.
The more specific you can make
keywords, the higher conversion rates
you will obtain.
Target
the right
audience!
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COMPETITIVE KEYWORDS
Long Tail Keyword Approach
•The Cove Beer & Wine Bar
Bars, Entertainment, Outdoor Recreation,
Live Music, etc.
•The Factory
Ninja Warrior, Tough Mudder, Outdoor
Workouts, Training Courses, etc.
Specificity
Matters
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OVERALL TRAFFIC
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TOP TRAFFIC SOURCES
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SEO/WEBSITE-Playparadise.com
MAY 2022
All Traffic
7,834
Direct Traffic
Up 40%
New Users
5,555
Page Views
22,199
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SEO-TRACKED KEYWORDS
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TOP SOCIAL NETWORK REFERRALS
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SOCIAL MEDIA
UPDATE & PLAN
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FB-www.facebook.com/pcscnaples
May 2022
People 130,177
Reached (+28%)
Page Visits 1,154
(-4%)
Page Likes Total 6,450
New Likes/Follows 70
+1%
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PAID SOCIAL ADS
Strategy:
Local Awareness & Drive More Visits
Target:
Collier County Residents
Messaging:
Facility Events, Offers to try The Cove Beer &
Wine Bar and The Factory
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FACEBOOK RETARGETING
Strategy: Capture FB Users That
Interacted With Our Brand
•Interacted with our Facebook page
•Engaged with our Instagram page
Reach audiences who know you with
personalized ads customized for what is
most interesting to that unique customer.
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AWARENESS & PRESS
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YOUTUBE -NABOR VIDEO
Naples Board
of Realtors
video has
over 500
views
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MEDIA PROMOTIONS -$165K Value
CABLE
CAMPAIGN
Renewed for
6 months!NAPLESDEALERS.COM
AUDI
INFINITI
VOLVO
ACURA
VOLKSWAGON
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MEDIA SPOTLIGHT –FULL PAGE AD
Ad thanking the Naples
Dealers for their
partnership and
highlighting details and
amenities of the complex
on May 15th
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Press Releases
Premier League's Everton FC Bringing International Soccer Schools to PCSC -Paradise Coast
(playparadisecoast.com
Premier League's Everton FC Bringing International Soccer Schools to PCSC -Paradise Coast
(playparadisecoast.com)
Arthrex Partners With Paradise Coast Sports Complex On Strategic Initiatives in 2022 -Paradise Coast
(playparadisecoast.com)
Champions League Watch Party at PCSC! -Paradise Coast (playparadisecoast.com)
Scenes from 2022 FHSAA State Lacrosse Championships -Paradise Coast (playparadisecoast.com)
ABC-7
More Explores: 2022 Naples 9's Tournament -ABC7 Southwest Florida (abc-7.com)
League Websites
USARL 2022 season launched with Naples Nines tournament | USA Rugby League
USA Rugby League and Copperheads RLFC unveil Naples Nines –Rugby League Nines
Inaugural Naples Nines tournament in Florida | Rugby League Planet
Free
Press
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AWARENESS Email
May Newsletter
https://createsend.com/t/j-B1CBFCBAE05749DE2540EF23F30FEDED
Outreach
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PCSC BRAND
AWARENESS PLAN
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100 DAYS OF SUMMER CAMPAIGN
Brand Awareness 3-month
marketing campaign
GOAL: Drive Local Awareness For
Facility & Amenities
STRATEGY: Brand Awareness
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100 DAYS OF SUMMER CAMPAIGN
TACTICS:
•Radio Spots
•Digital Promotions
•Direct Mail
•Paid Social
•Grassroots Community Efforts
•And more…
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THANK YOU!
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Collier County Museums
Visitation Reports
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VISITATION
May 2022
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6,062 TOTAL VISITORS IN MAY
May 2021 May 2022
Collier Museum at Government Center 690 568
Immokalee Pioneer Museum
at Roberts Ranch 411 73
Marco Island Historical Museum 1,362 1,261
Museum of the Everglades 987 813
Naples Depot Museum 119 642
TOTAL 3,569 3,357
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16%
6%
17%
58%
3%
Full-time Collier Resident Part-time Collier Resident Florida resident (not Collier County)US resident (not Florida)International
Where are you from?
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How did you hear about us?
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Radio
Magazine Ad
Chamber of Commerce
Newspaper Ad
Newspaper Article
Magazine Article
Social Media
Other
Word of Mouth
Web Search
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Please explain why you would or would not
recommend this museum to others.
I love to come to walk and have lunch in the beautiful garden Great history, wonderful location in the center of town! We love it!
Beautiful presentation of history!Elaina was absolutely incredible and made this experience 5 stars
Excellent homeschool program that I would recommend I would recommend this museum to others because it is very neat, well set
up, and the history is fascinating.
It’s got a lot of information; plus it’s free!Highly recommend! Love the new exhibit!
Nice history of old Florida I love trains
Great staff Very informative
Nice train exhibition good for kids I would recommend this museum to learn the history of Naples
Helpful happy staff. Well maintained and *put together*Well developed. Victor was so polite and helpful.
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Customer Satisfaction
Mean Maximum
Please rate your overall experience
with this Museum.4.91 5.0
How satisfied were you with the
service you received?4.86 5.0
How likely are you to recommend this
Museum to a friend or colleague?9.46 10.0
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How likely are you to recommend this Museum to
a friend or colleague?
3% (2)8% (3)89% (39)
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Detractor Passive Promoter
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Current
Exhibits
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06/27/2022
COLLIER COUNTY
Collier County Tourist Development Council
Item Number: 11.1
Item Summary: Tourism Staff Reports
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Administrative Assistant – Tourism
Name: Jennifer Leslie
06/17/2022 12:50 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director – Tourism
Name: Paul Beirnes
06/17/2022 12:50 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Tourism Jennifer Leslie Tourism Division Completed 06/17/2022 12:51 PM
Corporate Business Operations Jennifer Reynolds Stage 1 Review Completed 06/17/2022 1:01 PM
Tourism Paul Beirnes Director Completed 06/17/2022 1:02 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Acting County Manager Completed 06/23/2022 11:27 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Deputy County Manager Skipped 06/23/2022 11:27 AM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Attorney Review Completed 06/23/2022 11:27 AM
Tourist Development Council Paul Beirnes Meeting Pending 06/27/2022 9:00 AM
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Paul Beirnes DIRECTOR ACTIVITIES – May 1-31, 2022
TASK
2022
Strategic Planning Projects 27
Collateral Development 84
Staff Planning & Development 41
New Projects 14
Current and Upcoming Significant Strategic Initiatives
Travel Sentiment: The team remains extremely vigilant to any changes in sentiment or metrics within the
economy. All along, we have worked very closely with paradise advertising to ensure that we have multiple
strategies capable of initiating at anytime should the market conditions dictate. We continue to market
aggressively within our target audience to the Northeast and Midwest as well as within the state of Florida. At any
point we continue to alter the mix and focus geographically as well as within the messaging based upon consumer
sentiment and the willingness to travel distances for the summer ahead. Based on conversations that took place
with airlines recently at IPW, multiple carriers have expressed great concern based on sudden decline in summer
bookings that have occurred in the last few weeks. While that concern is certainly acknowledged and we monitor
the situation closely, it is our belief as well as among other DMOs that the sudden decline in domestic airline
bookings includes economic conditions but predominantly the consumer frustration of recent operational
cancellations by airlines and the inconvenience of being stranded. It is the belief that many more domestic
travelers are opting to drive to their destinations vs flying and also avoid similar operational impacts among the
rental car industry this summer..
Budget & Planning: The FY’23 Strategic Marketing Planning is well underway and a concentrated focus in the 45
days ahead for the entire team.
County Sports operations and Marketing: Over the course of the past five months I have worked very closely with
the deputy county managers office to create a potential organizational and responsibility realignment that would
provide leadership oversight of the Paradise Coast Sports Complex to fall under the CVB. This organizational
change would provide increased strategic oversight regarding the solicitation of special events and sporting
activities in order to avoid compression within peek seasonal periods. we proposal will be taken shortly to the BCC
in order to designate a Deputy Director of Sports position in addition to the open Deputy Director of Tourism role.
Monthly Activities
Trade Shows / Tourism Industry Conferences
• Attended the 2022 destinations Florida conference which is attended by all of Florida’s CVBs. At this
conference I was the keynote speaker for the two largest sessions of the conference (DMO Norms, Trends
and Practices in Florida ; Turning Data into Actual Visitor Outcomes... A look at Analytics in the Industry )
Tourism Industry & Intra-Division Meetings
• Presented a speech to the CCIM Commercial realtor meeting in Ft Myers group of 60 to discuss and
present the impact and importance of tourism on the community
• Hosted several meetings with the organizers as well as Collier County executive leadership regarding the
future of Pro Watercross event in Collier County and the preparation of the 2022 contract
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• Hosted a series of meetings with Sports Complex relating to the development of the Naming Rights
document being presented to BCC.
• Attend monthly Florida Restaurant and Lodging board meeting
• Host planning meeting with German trade representative Diamonde
• Host planning meeting with UK trade representative Ommac
Staffing / Development
• Development of a series of job descriptions relating to ensuring optimal strategic staffing and subsequent
meetings with County Manager’s office and HR to align
• Administer, review, provide feedback and approve division Controls
• Conduct weekly scheduled one on one meetings with each of 7 current staff reports
• Conducted assigned / required Collier University training
• Bi-weekly meetings with Deputy County Managers Dan Rodriguez
Strategic Implementation
• Conducted a series of meetings and workshops relating to the fiscal year 2023 strategic marketing plan
and segment intake process
• Conducted a meeting with the executive leadership of CHUBB Classic to discuss 2023 event and hotel
compression strategies. Assisted their efforts to secure room blocks for next year's event
• Hosted continued exploratory meetings with the organizers of a 2023 potential music festival at the Sports
Complex
• Extensive review of creative relating to Spring/Summer media campaign
Marketing / Public Relations/Communications / Sales
• Extensive involvement regarding the Hispanic Arts event in FY23 and the execution of the Grants program
• Conducted the review surrounding the RFP search for the International Trade services agencies relating to
Germany and the UK. (end of contract term Oct 1, 2022)
• Bi- weekly PR agency meeting
• Monthly Paradise Advertising agency meeting
• Strategic guidance on all meeting and leisure email blasts
• Provide team with regular data insight and market intelligence
Collateral development
• Provided ongoing review, direction, proofing and approval of all division collateral and communications
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GROUP MEETING SALES REPORT
Lisa Chamberlain, CMP – Group Sales Manager
Reporting Period: May 1 – 31, 2022
2021 2022
Number of Meeting Planner Contacts
36 31 (vs. 55 in Apr; 51 in Mar; 97
in Feb; 103 in Jan; 84 in Dec / 74 in Nov)
Number of RFP leads sent to hotel partners
52 Leads sent
$25,830,635 estimated
Econ impact
15 leads in 2020 (Slowed
down due to Coronavirus
19)
31 leads sent (vs. 58 in Apr; 44 in March;
52 in Feb; 86 leads sent in Jan; 73 in Dec;
62 in Nov and 60 in Oct)
17,960 potential room nights (vs.30,848
in Apr; 27,576 in March; 25,719 in Feb;
51,754 in Jan; 21,437 in Dec; 24,681 in
Nov)
$6,797,942 Estimated Economic Impact
(vs. $19,267,376 in Apr; $17,341,053 EEI
in Mar; $18,531,906 in Feb; $33,833,940
in Jan; $18,859,585.16 in Dec;
$35,562,763.05 EEI in Nov)
Number of Groups booked
1 groups booked
vs (0 booked in 2020; 20
groups cancelled and 15
turned lost due to CV19)
7 groups booked (vs. 7 in Apr; 3 in Mar;
2 in Feb; 5 in Jan; 3 in Dec; 6 in Nov; 1
in Oct)
Total Room Nights/Econ. Impact for Period
booked
$330,332 direct spending
EI; 276 total room nights
booked
$4,638,164 direct spending EI, 8,848
TRN in April: (vs $2,116, 617 direct
spending EI, 4,154 TRN in Apr; $222,333
direct spending EI, 1093 TRN in March;
$79,791 direct spending EI; 244 TRN in
February; $348,085 direct spending EI;
713 total room nights booked in January;
$441,239 direct spending EI; 581 total
room nights booked in Dec; $1,409,708
EI; 3000 TRN in Nov)
Number of RFP Enhancement (RFPE)
Requests
1
(vs. 0 in 2020)
4 For May (vs 4 for Apr; 2 for Mar; 3
for Feb; 0 for January; 0 in
December; 3 in November)
-Docker, Inc Sept 25-29/22 Naples
Grande Beach Resort
-Southern Wholesalers Assn 2024
JW Marriott Marco Island
-Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical
Society ECTSS 2024 The Ritz-Carlton
Naples
National Oil Recyclers Assn 2022
Nov Naples Grande
Number of RFPE’s to Contract
1
(vs. 1 in pending rebook in
2020)
2 Southern Wholesalers
Association 2024 JW Marriott;
The Genome Partnership 2025
JW Marriott (vs. 1 for April;
0 for March; 0 for February; 0
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for January; 0 in December; 1
in November)
Client Site Visits & FAM’S
1 Chemstation site Nov 21
(vs. 0 - all sites cancelled in
2020)
0 (vs. 0 in Apr; 5 in March; 1 in
February; 2 in January)
*5/20 NAFER site postponed to July
Hotel Partner Site Visits 1
(vs 6 in 2020 - 5
hotel/one DMC)
3 (vs. 0 in Apr; 1 in Mar; 1 in
Feb; 1 in Jan)
Number of Shows Attended 0 - No shows this month No shows this month
• Joined the CVB team on February 1, 2021
EVENTS ATTENDED
Hotel & Hospitality Industry networking event
SALES ACTIVITIES
Committed to be official sponsor of ASAE CEO Symposium for 2024 and confirmed details with Naples Grande
Approved and finalized with Paradise Advertising the Vision Video produced for Northstar Meetings, which will be
featured in an upcoming webinar targeting the group meetings market.
Worked with Prevue Meetings to prepare for sponsorship of upcoming June Webinar.
Barb Quigley attended Destination Celebration in Columbus OH, and met with 31 planners at this networking event,
where we highlighted the benefits of meeting in our beautiful destination. We also attended Prestige Global Event May
12th in Chicago, and met with 31 Prestige clients. Our Midwest representative attended Connect Luxury / Incentive
Marketplace May 22-24 in Puerto Rico, which had over 1500 total attendance and 41 quality one on one appointments.
Connecting with and assisting meeting planners who have submitted leads directly and through Cvent and other
channels. Coordinator position has remained vacant since February; processing of leads has been hindered a bit.
RFPs. 31 leads this month (vs. 55 leads in April; 44 leads in March; 52 leads in February; 86 leads in January; 73 leads in
Dec ; 62 in Nov; 60 in Oct; 47 in Sept; 58 in August)
• 5/1: Florida Club Management Association Service Estimate for RFPE Funds June 2022
• 5/2: NorthStar Meetings Webinar Tapping into a Destination’s Intellectual Capital
• 5/2: Laurel Humbert Meeting Resources Unlimited Inc. re: Cutting Edge in Otolaryngology 2024
• 5/3: Ashley Pencak ScienceLogic – at Ritz-Carlton Golf
• 5/3: Mac Kitchin Connect Meetings Re: upcoming Connect Incentive Luxury show
• 5/4: Midwest Market rep call
• 5/4: FSAE Associate Advisory Committee Call
• 5/5: Karen Kelega, AWHONN Florida Conference Chair re: AWHONN at Naples Grande July 2022
• 5/6: Steve Griffith Corporate Financial Studies lead opportunity Feb
• 5/6: Confirmed ASAE CEO Symposium 2024 Sponsorship at Naples Grande
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• 5/7: Jeff Berger re: postponement of NAFER 2025 site visit – now in July
• 5/9: Stephanie Thomas re: Florida Chamber of Commerce Dec 2023 program
• 5/10: Lori Frino with The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples RFPE for ECTSS Sept 2024
• 5/10: Registered for IAEE Sponsorship for June 1 Education Program for Midwest market
• 5/11: WebEOC training in person
• 5/11: Shalise DeMott Northstar Meetings re: upcoming opportunities Small & Boutique Meetings
• 5/11: ILMA Melissa Edwards Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Assn re: ILMA RFPE enhancement
• 5/11: Hotel & Hospitality Industry Networking Event
• 5/12: Bayfront Inn Site Visit Partner visit
• 5/12: Candidate interview for coordinator position Danays Izquierdo
• 5/16: Joint call re: Collier/Lee County Sports opportunity
• 5/16: Researching Retreats Resources’ for Sunshine State Roadshow
• 5/17: Tourism International Representation UK and Ireland market; Germany-organizational meeting
• 5/18: Destinations International webinar The Five Foundations of a Destination Organization
• 5/18: FSAE Annual Conference - VIP Committee Conference Call
• 5/19: Met with Mr. Sandy Diamond re: Chubb Classic Room Blocks
• 5/19: Working on Midwest Market Representation Scope of Work
• 5/20: Cvent’s The Cvent Source + STR: Group Business Insights
• 5/20: Megan Simon Naples Grande re: RFPE Sept 2022
• 5/20: Registered and processed FSAE Annual Conference July in Tampa
• 5/24: County Selection Committee RFP Review UK, Ireland, Germany
• 5/24: online Virtual Attendee - Cvent Travel Summit 2022
• 5/24: Elizabeth Pardillo Maritz re: 2023 Book Manufacturer Institute Annual Meeting
• 5/25: Working with Influencers CVB Training
• 5/25: Lori Freiburg Deputy Dir of Executive Administrative Services re: 2022 FFCA Exec Development Conf
• 5/26: Project Inspire December 2022 lead opportunity
• 5/26: Provided reports for Maueen Sallustio Area DOS for Hampton Inn central on Tamiami Trail
• 5/26: Holiday Inn Express Naples Downtown Partner Visit
• 5/26: Hotel & Hospitality Industry Networking Event
• 5/31: Tour of Artis Naples – event and meeting space Partner Visit
• 5/31: Selection Committee Meetings re: UK and Ireland / Germany at county
OBSERVATIONS/TRENDS
Despite the recent concern of rising gas prices, increased interest rates and supply chain issues, we have not yet seen a
shift in planners’ confidence… they remain optimistic about future planning. There is a continuing frustration in
finding available dates and reasonable rates, not just in our area, but in many resort destinations. Staffing challenges
remain a concern from both sides… planners want to feel confident service levels will be maintained and hospitality
industry continues to struggle with staffing.
As we predicted, we have experienced a slight drop in lead volume, which was anticipated to dip slightly during the
summer. We continue to notice many of the leads sent over the last year are being ‘turned down’ or declined and
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we can assume that it is due to pure lack of availability and the group strategy of attempting to balance the group
vs transient ratio, and maintaining rate integrity.
Our meeting hotels continue to focus on maintaining substantial ADR (average daily rate), of course, and our goal is to
secure groups that are able to afford our destination.
A few of our larger hotels report they do have some 2024 leads in the sales funnel, with the objective to get them here
for site visits to close the business. Additional RFP Enhancement funding would be beneficial to entice groups
considering alternative destinations.
UPCOMING STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Providing trends and statistics in preparation for our upcoming Strategic Planning to be conducted with Paradise
Advertising team
Continue to work with Paradise Advertising on social media content for LinkedIn posts and educational content.
Developing a new email template for the e-scapes monthly email campaign.
Working with Maura Zhang and Barbara re: Midwest newsletter content.
Michelle Pirre working with Lou Hammond Group re: content for ‘Small Markets with Big Impact’ Article for Convention
South
We are looking forward to attending IRF (Incentive Research Foundation) in early June, which focuses on the incentive
market, which is an important target market segment.
Plans to attend Retreats Resources’ Florida Roadshow in June, as well as the Florida Society of Association Executives’
Annual Conference in Tampa in July.
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GROUP MEETING SALES REPORT
Synergy-Connect Midwest Reps - May 2022
2021 2022
Number of Meeting Planner Contacts 237 70
Number of RFP leads sent 21 12
Number of Groups booked 5
1
Total Room Nights/Econ. Impact for Period
booked
1,636 Room NIghts
$285,757.97 Room Revenue
37 Room Nights
$7,973.87 Room Revenue
Number of RFP Enhancement (RFPE) Requests
Number of RFP’s to Contract 5 1
Site Visits & FAMS
Number of Shows Attended 2 in-person / 1 virtual 3
RFPs
Event Name Organization Contact State Event Date Total
Room
Nights
SPRI 2024 Conference and
Business Meeting
Prestige Global
Meeting Source
Jason Bond MN January 10-15,
2024
304
2023 AWI Conference Helmsbriscoe Amelia Roper IL April 12-16,
2024
125
MHEDA Summer EC Meeting Helmsbriscoe Amelia Roper IL July 22-26,
2023
39
Love’s 2024 Leadership Summit Love’s Travel
Stops and Country
Stores
Lori Bolton KS January 11-20,
2024
282
LPL Financial 2024 Summit Maritz Travel Michelle Long OH April 12-
22/2024
1654
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Elanco Customer Incentive 2022
Definite – JW Marriott
BI Worldwide Shay Farmer MN October 21-24,
2022
37
Presbyterian Foundation 2023 Board
of Directors Meeting
Helmsbriscoe Karen Duff KY 2/13-2/18/2023 132
AGBT 2025 overflow Maritz Jessica
Klapstein
MO February 19-28,
2025
568
NAMIC Insurance Company NAIMC Insurance
Company
Lenora Adams IN January 2023 41
Electric Power Research Institute EPRI/ASM
International
Jeanelle
Harden
OH March 22-29,
2024
670
Best of Brands/Brand Masters Johnson Controls Michelle Grein WI December 4-
11/2023
685
Charter Spectrum Elite BI Worldwide Debra Deneen MN March 6-
12/2023
1104
President’s Club 2024 Zurich/AMEX Robin
Trzesniewski
IL May 1-10 2024 275
PROSPECTING and OTHER ACTIVITIES
● Attended Destination Celebration Columbus, OH (31 planners in attendance)
● Followed up Destination Celebration Columbus attendee list
● Reached out by phone and/or email to all new leads in May
● Reached out by phone and/or email to December through April tentative accounts
● Attended Prestige Global Event, Chicago (31 Prestige Clients in attendance)
● Attended Connect Luxury / Incentive Marketplace Puerto Rico (over 1500 people in
attendance both buyers and suppliers - 41 one on one appointments)
LOOKING AHEAD
● June 1, 2022 – PCMA Greater Midwest/IEEE Education program – Event Sponsor
● June 1- 4, 2022 - IRF Invitational - MZ attending
● June 16, 2022 Chicago Area Chapter Annual Awards Celebration – BQ attending
● June 21, 2022, Association Forum’s – Forum Forward – BQ attendance tentative pending
registration fees
● June 23rd, 2022 Association Forum’s Honors Gala – BQ attendance tentative pending
registration fees
● July 14, 2022 – Destination Reps Top Golf Event, Schaumburg, IL BQ attending
● August 22, 2022 -SITE Cubs Rooftop Event
● August 24th, 2022 GPS Events Chicago – BQ attending
● September 7, 2022, Destination Celebration Minneapolis, BQ attending
● October 6, 2022, Destination Celebration Indianapolis, BQ
● November 30-December 1, 2022 -Association Forum Holiday Showcase
● January 9-12, 2023 PCMA Convening Leaders, Las Vegas (Pending Approval)
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PERIOD AT A GLANCE 2021 2022
Number of Travel Agent & Tour
Ops Contacts
0 50
Number of FAM’s/Site Visits 0 1
Number of Meeting Planners 0 7
Number of RFP’s Sent
2
4 sent with EIC of
$99,577.10 potential
Number of RFP’s Definite 0 0
Specialty Markets
Michelle Pirre - Sales Assistant 5/1/2022-5/31/2022
Meetings & Events:
May 12, 2022 – Site visit at Bayfront Inn on 5th with new Catering Sales Manager Maci McClaine. Discussed
meeting spaces and new management with new ideas for the property.
May 17, 2022 – Social media meeting with Buzzy ford and Paradise to discuss upcoming posts for Lgbtq.
May 25, 2022- Social media Influencers Zoom with CVB and Paradise team, very informative information was
presented on how to vet influencers and the value of social media exposure.
May 25, 2022 – Simulated Con Call Hurricane Exercise Simulation – County exercise for Hurricane preparedness
for county employees working emergency ops.
May 26, 2022 – Site visit to Holiday Inn Express Downtown Naples 5th Ave – site visit with Sales Manager Yosie
Crespo and GM Pricilla Dias. Sited meeting spaces and plans for new upgrades coming in 2023.
LGBTQ
@2Traveldads Recap
LGBTQ Family influencers Chris & Rob Taylor, @2traveldads, visited the destination in May with their two children,
to attract Lgbtq Family and eco travel exposure for the destination. As of May 23rd, with over 116 posts, the
campaign has generated 1.7M impressions and continues to grow.
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Destination Weddings:
On May 10th the CVB hosted a weddings webinar to members of the Destination Weddings & Honeymoon
Specialists Association. We had over 50 attendees at the event. The recorded event will live on the website year-
round as a resource for planners and romance luxury travel agents. The webinar included some of the
destinations upcoming renovations such as The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort as well as the
Naples Beach Club a Four Seasons Resort. The webinar also touched on additional beach wedding locations,
offsite wedding venues and air service updates.
Small Meetings Market
We look forward to increasing our CVB meeting planner contacts for the Small Meetings Market by attending our
first Small & Boutique Meetings Conference in July. Our meetings team is currently visiting smaller boutique
properties to get re-acquainted and familiar with the availability and amenities that our destination can offer
these smaller non-conference events. If you would like to schedule a site visit with Michelle Pirre and Lisa
Chamberlain, please contact Michelle.pirre@colliercountyfl.gov
UPCOMING STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
June 25th & 26th - St. Pete Pride Parade & street Carnival
July 9-12th – Outcoast.com Fam for 5th Ave content and video as well as Naples Pride Content
July 9th – Naples Pride Festival
July 17th-19th- NorthStar’s Small & Boutique Meetings Conference
October 2nd-4th - Group Family Travels Small Market Meetings Conference
October 14th – Sophisticated Weddings Sponsorship NY Bridal Fashion Week
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PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
Maria Power May 1-31, 2022
Journalists/ Influencer Activity:
Hosted:
➢ Free Men’s World - Finn Nainoa Aichinger & Karolin Wüstney
German journalist and photographer, Finn Nainoa Aichinger & Karolin Wüstney visited the Paradise Coast to
research outdoor, active & beach topics for various outlets, but Free Men’s World, THE outdoor magazine in
Germany with a circulation of 100,000 copies will produce one article with several pages to be published in
June/July. The CVB partnered with JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, Electric Moped Tours, Barbatella,
Everglades Area Tours, Maia at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, and Big Cypress National Preserve for a
Swamp Walk.
➢ Canusa – Christoph Leon Jakubek
The CVB is part of a big campaign with Visit Florida and the USA specialist tour operator CANUSA, the campaign
has a focus on sustainability in Florida and CANUSA has created a special green route https://www.canusa.de/usa-
reisen/routenvorschlaege-usa/nachhaltige-florida-reise. Other Florida destinations, which are part of this are:
Tampa, Crystal River, Florida Keys and Fort Lauderdale. Part of this B2B/B2C campaign is the media part with the
Reisereporter, Germany’s largest online travel medium with an exciting interactive online storytelling platform.
The media coverage with this request is really outstanding, especially since online, print and social media activities
are planned [online reach 4.7 M; print reach 2.1 M; social media (owned) over 76k followers]. The CVB partnered
with the Naples Grande Beah Resort, Bike Ride USA, The French Restaurant, Paddle Marco, Rookery Bay Reserve
and the Conservancy of SWFL.
Activity:
PERIOD AT A GLANCE
May 2022
May 2022 May 2021 / 2020
Media Interactions 20 May 2021 - 282
May 2020 -290
Journalists/Influencers Hosted
3
May 2021 - 0
May 2020 - 0
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• Assisted Cathy Chestnut with ideas for Naples Illustrated publishes its Arts Issue
• Hosted journalist and photographer from Free Men’s World
• Provided cleanpix gallery for Elizabeth Bankmann of Gulfshore Life Guide for Tigertail Beach images
• Vetted MiamiTuristico influencers Valeria for potential FAM visit
• Submitted Quick trip submission for May to Destinations Florida for the 6th Annual Minto US OPEN
Pickleball Championships
• Created cleanpix gallery for Elizabeth Bankmann of Gulfshore Life Guide for Everglades.
• Assisted Chris Silbernagel of Premier Travel Media with information and images for East Naples
Community Park for an article for our Sports Planning Guide on new and upcoming pickleball
facilities.
• Provided Elizabeth Bankmann of Gulfshore Life Guide with images for Ridgway Bar & Grill
• Finalized itinerary for Yvonne Beck of Swiss magazine Tierwelt.
• Finalized itinerary for travel freelancer Adria Greenhauff on assignment for luxury lifestyle site JustLuxe
• Reviewed and edited articles from Paul Rubio from his Fam trip earlier this year for Palm Beach Illustrated,
Naples Illustrated, Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, and Aventura (Miami) Magazine
• Assisted Worth magazine with interview possibilities for travel story that highlights new properties coming
to market.
• Vetted Tatiana Marie, Instagram and TikTok influencer for potential visit to the destination.
• Assisted Charles McCool with July events for US Gulf Coast article.
• Provided images for Mark A. Benson, P.A. Keller Williams Realty for promotions to attract visitors
• Helped Anne Wylie of USairtours with images for website, digital and social
• Assisted Mari Vidigal of Ideias na mala with images for an Everglades + 10 thousands islands article
• Provided images for Sarah Knapp of Florida Travel and Lifestyles for promoting tourism
• Helped Tom Heslop of Black Diamond with images for Facebook posts
News & Press Releases:
COLLIER COUNTY RANKS SECOND HEALTHIEST COUNTY IN FLORIDA
Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum Announces Opening of Two Summer Exhibitions on June 25
The 30 Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in the U.S.
8 Great Places to Eat in Naples Florida
A Multi-Generational Travel Guide for Charlotteans: 2022
THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA, NAPLES UNVEILS A COASTAL-INSPIRED REDESIGN AND “GARDEN TO SEA” SPA OFFERINGS
Arthrex Partners With Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Website Listings, Events and Deals
• Created new 67 event listings on the website.
• Website data:
o April = 7797 views on the events page.
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o The events landing page stayed as the second most viewed page.
• Created or updated 11 deals on www.ParadiseCoast.com.
o 2,612 unique views from individuals searching deals.
o Deals page views down 27% compared to 2021, and up 85% compared to 2020 views.
• 27 business listings created, updated, or removed from the website.
Administration & Writings
• Participated in bi-weekly Agency Partner Call (LHG and Paradise Advertising).
• Participated in Miles Media monthly Reporting Meeting.
• Prepared May TDC PR Report.
• Drafted and submitted Destinations Florida December article.
• Reviewed and revised content for Group Sales, Social Media, Specialty Markets, Film Commission, Leisure,
Sports, and Arts & Culture and PR articles for CoastLines Newsletter.
Publicity Highlights (clips)
These Stunning Resorts on
Florida's 'Paradise Coast' Are
Perfect for a Family Vacation
Two golf courses, a waterpark, beachfront suites, video game lounge, and dining
options for days — there's truly something for everyone.
By Patricia Doherty May 17, 2022
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CREDIT: COURTESY OF THE RITZ-CARLTON GOLF RESORT
Whether you travel to Florida's Gulf Coast for golf, spa, family fun, or beach time,
you'll find what you're looking for at the Ritz-Carlton Resorts in Naples. Two luxurious
properties — just a few miles apart and connected by convenient shuttle service
— provide everything you need for the perfect vacation.
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CREDIT: COURTESY OF THE RITZ-CARLTON
On the coast, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples offers a white sand beach on
Florida's Paradise Coast with Gulf of Mexico views from each of its 447 guest rooms
that include 35 suites and 70 Ritz-Carlton Club Level rooms and suites. Club Level
guests have access to an exclusive lounge with beverages and culinary offerings
throughout the day. There's a newly renovated spa, fitness center, and heated
outdoor pool as well as Vue, an entertainment lounge with the latest video games.
ADVERTISING
The casual oceanfront Gumbo Limbo serves seafood with Gulf views, and The Grill is
an elegant steakhouse. Terraza offers all-day al fresco dining, and DUSK features
sushi and cocktails in an intimate setting. The Gourmet Shop tempts guests from
early morning coffee and pastries to afternoon ice cream, sorbet, and sweets.
Guests have access to Tiburón Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort where they
can choose from two 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf courses,
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home to both LPGA and PGA tournaments. Both golfers and families will enjoy The
Golf Resort featuring The Reservoir, a new water experience with three waterslides, a
meandering lazy river, a splash area for the little ones, and plush cabanas with
televisions, comfy sofas, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and attentive service for cocktails
and dining. Speaking of dining, there's bistro-style Lemonía, Bella Vista, the casual,
inviting lobby lounge, and Ría, for Latin American flavors in an outdoor setting..
CREDIT: COURTESY OF THE RITZ-CARLTON GOLF RESORT
Both properties are introducing upgrades and enhancements this year, with the
addition of new luxury suites at the beachfront resort and the brand's most expansive
Club Level Lounge. Also in the works are improvements to the lobby, event spaces,
and pools along with a full redesign of all guest rooms and suites. A new al fresco
restaurant will serve creative coastal cuisine.
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CREDIT: COURTESY OF THE RITZ-CARLTON
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CREDIT: COURTESY OF THE RITZ-CARLTON
While there's more than enough to do at the two Ritz-Carlton resorts, guests who
venture out to Naples will find a zoo, botanical garden, upscale shopping, museums,
nature preserves, a dog park, and the historic Naples pier. Florida's Paradise
Coast offers experiences that bring many visitors back year after year. Guests
returning in 2022 will be among the first to enjoy the transformations planned for The
Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples.
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ART for ALL
HOW OUTDOOR PUBLIC ART DEFINES A COMMUNITY
May 28, 2022
BY NANCI THEORET
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PUBLIC ART TELLS A story. Through brushstrokes, the play of light and shadow and prismatic
colors cast on its viewers, public art conveys the spirit and character of a community, capturing
a snapshot of long-ago history, revealing its values, culture and diversity. For newcomers and
visitors, it captures a sense of place; for locals it instills civic pride and builds communities.
Public art tells the story of lives lived… and lost. It celebrates famous residents, everyday
moments, everyday people.
On a wall in downtown Fort Myers, public art speaks of slavery and bravery. In the tentacle -like
tangles of a just-unveiled sculpture in Boca Raton and the bent-to-the-breaking-point palm trunk
of a Punta Gorda sculpture, it reminds viewers of the fragility of nature — and its power. Or the
joy of life — a mural of a shorts-clad Albert Einstein against a psychedelic background in West
Palm, a statue of three childhood pals marching along a fallen tree in Bonita Springs.
To read the rest of the article please visit: ART for ALL - Naples Florida Weekly
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The Best Cities for Golf
From hosting prominent pro events to catering to locals, many cities offer a variety of golf experiences
We studied factors from course availability to prestigious rankings from golf cities across the country
Based on the data, these are the 10 best cities for golf in America
There are many ways to enjoy the game of golf. Sprawling country club courses. Popular urban courses. Curses at
vacation resorts with various themes. Courses on the shore and courses in the desert, old courses and new. You
can play yourself or watch the tour professionals take their swings. Golf is a game for young and old, for the
wealthy golf tourist and the local course hackers. And courses are found in every corner of the nation and in nearly
every city, seasonal and year-round.
But of all of these, which are the best cities for golf in the nation? For every city that offers golfers a first tee and a
19th hole, we counted every public course and cross-referenced each with Golf Digest's list of the top 100 public
courses in the U.S. (2017-2018 ). These 10 spots are the best for golf.
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2. Naples, FL
If it's a variety you're looking for, look no further than Naples, FL. The name of the game in this gulf coast city is
volume. For a population of just 20,000, the city offers 155 courses, the most for any city overall. It's no wonder
that Naples bills itself as the “Golf Capital of the World."
Naples has the environment one would expect for a city rife with golf courses. It's a well-to-do city, with the sixth-
highest average income in the nation and some of the world's highest real estate prices. It's also extremely
popular for retirees, with a median age of 66 years old.
The city's most renowned golf course is the Gold Course at Tiburón Golf Club, a semi-public course. Every year
since 2012, it's been the site of the LPGA's CME Group Tour Championship. The event is traditionally the final
tournament of the year and offers the largest purse of any women's golf event.
Aside from golf, Naples is known as a tourist favorite. It offers pristine beaches, upscale shopping along 5th
Avenue and proximity to the Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands. It's also a popular wellness and yoga retreat.
Naples residents report low levels of stress and depression along with healthy eating habits. Little surprise it's
been named the “Happiest and Healthiest" city in the country.
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MAY 2022 DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT – BUZZY FORD
MAY 2022
PERIOD AT A GLANCE
2022
2021
Twitter Accounts (3)
Twitter Tweets & DMs Sent: 46
Engagements: 200
Link Clicks: 18
Followers Gained: 69
Impressions: 8,509
Twitter Tweets & DMs Sent: 58
Engagements: 444
Link Clicks: 29
Followers Gained: -54
Impressions: 25,000
Facebook Accounts (5)
Facebook Posts Sent: 88
Engagements: 32,889
Link Clicks: 9,391
New Fans: 154
Impressions: 1,979,134
Facebook Posts Sent: 92
Engagements: 40,263
Link Clicks: 6,645
New Fans: 120
Impressions: 1,053,766
Instagram Accounts (3)
Instagram Media Sent: 62
Engagements: 731
Followers Gained: 115
Instagram Impressions: 78,011
Instagram Media Sent: 25
Engagements: 1,212
Followers Gained: 203
Instagram Impressions: 52,941
CrowdRiff 6.1k interactions and 19k views 15k interactions and 29k views
ThresHold360 33,795 Views / 106,535 Engaged Views 34,130 Views / 1,333 Engaged Views
Notable Tasks
• Presented during our “Working with Influencers” tourism partner training
• Secure social media images of our destination for Visit Florida use
• Provided Twitter assets for the U.S. Commercial Service Global Travel & Tourism Team
• Attend 2-Day Joint Information Center Workshop at the EOC
• Repair of over 100 website broken links
• Revise Arts & Culture website landing page
• Update website emergency procedures manual
• Secure ParadiseCoast.de website domain
• Updated pickelball images
• COOP Planning project
• Update the TDC Grant section of the Collier County website
• Provide partner newsletter article
• Attend Siteimprove training
• Update the “In the News” section, highlighting various destination coverage.
• Renew Website Domains
• Provide b-roll and images for staff and journalists
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• Update and create partner website listings.
• New & Updated Website Content
o 4th of July Fireworks & Fun in the Naples Area
o 6 Ways to treat dad to a fun Father’s Day
o Enjoy the perfect beach day at Vanderbilt Beach
o Find Paradise on a Road Trip to Naples
o Clam Pass Park, A natural oasis in the heart of Naples
• Facebook & Instagram Live
o Crayton Cove Walk
o Naples Beach & Pier
o Morning walk along Vanderbilt Beach
o Barefoot Beach morning walk
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Arts and Culture
John Melleky – Arts and Culture Manager 5/01/2022-5/31/2022
TDT GRANTS AND OTHER GRANT PROGRAMS
• Reviewed grant applications.
• Arranged the staff meeting to review grants and provide recommendations.
• Created Executive Summaries for the TDC meeting in relation to the grant program including the grant
awards, changes to the grant criteria, and the opening of the second round of grants.
• Contacted grant award organizations to attend the TDC meeting.
• Sent out grant contracts for signature to the organizations.
• Attended NEA Webinar on possible grant programs for the county.
Meetings were held with organizations on their grant submission and to obtain ideas on future grant processes.
DATE ORGANIZATION
05/24/22 Naples Botanical Garden
05/26/22 Children’s Museum
05/27/22 Gulfshore Opera
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
• Held introduction meetings with new Public Art Committee members.
COLLIER COUNTY 100TH CELEBRATION
• Meeting to start again in June depending on direction decided by the County.
OUTREACH TO ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS
Meetings were held with various arts and culture organizations to provide an introduction and determine how the
new Arts and Culture initiative can help their organization.
DATE ORGANIZATION
05/04/22 Naples Art District
5/09/22 Cultural Planning Group – discuss plan process
5/10/22 Naples Botanical Garden
5/10/22 Bayshore Arts District CRA
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DATE ORGANIZATION
5/11/22 Arts, Recreation, Leisure Working Group
5/13/22 Greater Naples Leadership
5/16/22 Collier Community Foundation
5/17/22 Naples Design District Board
5/19/22 Naples Art Association
5/24/22 Vincent Keeys – NAACP/Friends of the Depot Museum
5/27/22 Paul Arsenault – artist/ Arsenault Gallery
UPCOMING STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
• Develop materials and possible new grant processes for the TDT grants.
• Create a scope document on new grant software to manage the TDT grant process.
• Complete materials for June Public Art Committee.
Plan strategies to promote arts and culture in CVB marketing plans for FY2022-2023
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TRAVEL INDUSTRY & LEISURE MARKET SALES REPORT
Claudia Cianfero – Travel Industry Sales Manager
May 1 – 31, 2021
PERIOD AT A GLANCE
2021 2022
Number of Travel Agent Contacts
22 126
Number of Tour Operator
Contacts
5 0
Number of FAM’s/Site Visits
1 0
Number Trade Shows Attended 1 1
EVENTS RECAP:
ASTA South Florida Chapter – Spring Fling Affairs
May 24-25, 2022 – Deerfield Beach
We recently joined the American Society of Travel Advisors and this was the first event that we attend with our
South Florida Chapter. It was the 2022 Robert L. Duglin ASTA South Florida Spring Affair that took place in
Deerfield Beach. We had 126 agents during the tradeshow/reception portion which is a fantastic turnout for the
area. For many it was their first ASTA event post-pandemic and they were very excited to meet in person and
learn about the destination. All have been given the link to Florida’s Paradise Coast Specialist Program for further
information. We send the Travel Advisor Specialist Program link to all the advisors as a follow up from the show.
Key takeaways: They want to come on FAM trips to the destination. They would like to have travel agent rates at
their fingertips and information specifically on Marco Island.
The next ASTA event we participate in will be the Annual Convention in San Francisco where travel advisors attend
from all over the United States.
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Industry Relations:
Old Marco Inn visit and Boat house sites as an alternative to beach front resorts that are unattainable for the
wholesalers.
Artis Naples new meeting space site visit.
UK/Ireland RFP review and selection meeting
Germany RFP review and selection meeting
LATAM UPDATE
Ongoing support to the Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico offices. We are working on several
coops/actions with each of the offices to promote the Paradise Coast.
Upcoming Strategic Initiatives:
BR & MX Aviareps destination visit
IPW June 4 – 9, 2022
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May 2022
LATAM
BRAZIL
TRADE & PR ACTIONS
• 370 Travel agents trained
• 51 Sales Calls to check opportunities to foment Paradise Coast sales in Brazil
• 84 Media Calls
• 10 Press Releases
Strategies in Progress:
FRT Florida Day
On May, 19th FRT Tour Operator will promote a Florida Day with the best FLO partners to achieve at least 200 travel
agents to be trained in a workshop in Foz do Iguacu/PR. It is a very wealthy region in Brazil and we highly recommend
PC participation.
Coop with Diversa Tour Operator
During the months of March to May, Diversa will work on several marketing actions to increase their sales to Paradise
Coast and the brand awareness among their professionals and travel agents that participate on Arbo Group.
Sales campaign with Azul Viagens
We are considering start a sales campaign in May that, combined with marketing actions, workshop and trainings will
end in a FAM tour in late September. We are still in negotiation, with Monthly calls.
Luxury Book with Prime Tour
Prime Tour audience for this project is unique. The target market is B2B and B2C and the distribuition will reach Luxury
Brands, exclusive VIP mailing from Art Galleries, Private Jet Companies, Travel Agencies, Amex and Primetour clients,
Influencers and Opinion Makers, among others.
Brunch with Trade Tour
We are coordinating, with Trade Tours and other partners, several brunchs where we will have a training section
about Paradise Coast for travel agents that already sell Florida.
ARGENTINA
• 200 agents contacted during Trade event in Cordoba (ACAV)/22 sales calls
• Actions with Trade: 22 sales calls
• Participation in Trade Event in Cordoba. 200 agents contacted
• 1 media meeting with Diana Pazos, Clarin newspaper journalist. Clarin is the most importan t newspaper in
Argentina, it has its own travel supplement.
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• 1 media meeting at the office with Luz Perez, Mensajero editor. Mensajero is a very important trade media.
CHILE
• 22 targeted sales calls to promote & develop the PC
• 9 Successful Contact
• 2 Post Instagram
• 1 mailing
• 1 Both in LADEVI
COLOMBIA
TRADE ACTIONS IN MAY
✓ During May CO team held 10 virtual and face to face meetings, to search for opportunities to develop sales
campaigns.
✓ 4 e-flyers sent to AVIAREPS Colombia’s database. Reach: aprox. 2,100 leads. 4 posts (one per week) were made
AVIAREPS Colombia social networks.
Strategies/ Projects in Progress:
Price Travel CoOp: the team clarified with the travel agency that the dates of the campaign are not May 18 to
June 25, but week 18 to week 25. Partial report of results for the first month of the campaign was requested fo r
the first week of June.
CIC Travel Golf Campaign: at the closing of this report, approval of the story and creative was pending for the first
month of the campaign's publication.
MEXICO
• 20 Targeted sales calls to promote and develop the PC
• Conducted 2 Mini-Trainings with specialized Luxury Travel Advisors
• 3 Media Meetings
• Finalized planning Destination for Mexico Rep. from May 31 – Jun. 4, 2022
• Finalized planning participation at IPW 2022 in Orlando from Jun. 4 – 9, 2022
• 46,300 Media Impressions with a total value of $5,400 USD.
• Product development:
– Packages to Naples and Marco Island with Despegar:
https://www.despegar.com.mx/trip/accommodations/results/PC108a5853e5f1464c9354c415a03a5b5a27566980?searchP
arams=RkgvQ0lUXzQ0NzQvQ0lUXzMxMS8yMDIyLTA2LTIwLzIwMjItMDYtMjQvQ0lUXzMxMS8yMDIyLTA2LTIwLzIwMjItMDYt
MjQvMnxIMTpILEYwOkYsWFM6WFM%3D&flow=FH&tripItem=H1&stepNum=0&from=PSB&from=PSB&searchId=094fada
2-9e24-4000-935b-0f81e6a6665e&nw=true&abcv=YWJjdi1mb3JjZWRHRFM9ZmFsc2U1
– Packages to Naples and Marco Island with BestDay.com:
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ms=RkgvQ0lUXzQ0NzQvQ0lUXzQ3NTIvMjAyMi0wNi0yMC8yMDIyLTA2LTI0L0NJVF80NzUyLzIwMjItMDYtMjAvMjAyMi0wNi0y
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hId=c689bdbe-a29b-48fc-bd92-bf7edad6e958&nw=true&abcv=YWJjdi1mb3JjZWRHRFM9ZmFsc2U
• 2 press publications:
https://elblogdelviajero.com/los-20-mejores-resorts-con-rio-lento-en-florida-2//
https://issuu.com/vidalturismo/docs/vidalturismo121/
• Achieved 306 Facebook followers and 16 Facebook Posts translated to Spanish.
Strategies in Progress:
• Ongoing Educational Efforts with Various Partners
• Finalize for IPW 2022 & Destination Visit
• Finalize Planning & Attend Hotelbeds/VisitFlorida Educational Presentation in Chihuahua on Jun. 16
• Finalize Planning & Attend U.S. Commercial Service’s LGBTQ Forum Online Presentation on Jun. 23
• Product & Package Development
• Finalizing of campaigns with VidalTurismo & Invertour
• Analyze opportunities for FAM Trip & IPT.
Monthly report highlights to Finance:
• 3 Media meetings.
• 46,300 Media Impressions with a total value of $5,400 USD.
• 306 Facebook followers and 16 Facebook Posts.
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MONTH/YEAR: MAY 2022 UK & IRELAND OFFICE
HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH:
Visit Florida – UK – VIP Summer Appreciation Event, 11 – 13 May, 2022, Southampton
We participated with Visit Florida’s first in-person networking event following the pandemic, in the Solent,
Southampton. Co-hosted by Visit Florida’s global marketing and trade team, including CEO, Dana Young
and Visit Florida partners. 36 UK leading trade industry professionals and trade media attended
providing an excellent networking opportunity to interface with trade partners and promote
continued and future travel to Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades – ensuring the destination is top of
mind for the industry. The event involved an interactive sailing experience/team bonding in our own
individually branded boat where we hosted trade partners, plus a co-hosted dinner the evening prior, with
trade partners on our table, a co-hosted briefing reception prior to sailing and luncheon reception. Other
Visit Florida partners included: Visit Orlando, Daytona Beach, Florida Keys, Ft. Myers, Renty, Central Florida,
St Pete/Clearwater and Universal Orlando. See below under ‘Activities’ for additional images.
Below: onboard Florida’s Paradise Coast boat with team-from: North America Travel Services, Visit Fl,
Kuoni & Virgin Holidays
UK & IRELAND MARKET UPDATE:
The cost of living has been increasing across the UK since early 2021 and in April 2022, inflation reached
its highest recorded level. Increases in the costs of consumer goods, high demand and supply chain
bottlenecks have been a large factor behind this rising inflation, as well as the significant increase in
household energy prices. The cost of petrol/gasoline has also remained high following Russia’s invasion of
Ukraine in February.
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Subsequently, the cost-of-living crisis has been dominating media headlines this month and on 26th May,
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced a welcomed £15bn support package to residents in
the UK. Every household across the country will receive a £400 discount on energy bills and the almost 8
million households on means-tested benefits will receive an additional £650 one-off payment.
Following major travel disruptions in April during the school Easter holidays, the chaos returned to airports
across the country as the May half-term holiday began. EasyJet and TUI are the latest airlines to be hit
with operational and supply chain issues, with dozens of cancellations at UK airports and long wait times
at check-in – predominantly affecting short-haul.
As Covid infections continue to decline across the UK, Monkeypox has become the latest health concern.
The first case was recorded in England at the start of May, with over 100 cases now confirmed in England
and a further 100+ across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK Health Security Agency says the
risk to the population currently remains low but has asked people to be alert to new symptoms.
Four years later than expected, London’s high-speed Crossrail line finally opened on 24th May, connecting
Central London to numerous commuter hubs to the east and west. Costing almost £20bn, the project is
the biggest extension of London’s public transport system this century, significantly cutting commuter times
and providing substantial extra capacity. An additional 1.5 million people will be within a 45-minute
commuting distance of London’s major commercial and business centres. Her Majesty the Queen marked
the opening and official name change from Crossrail to the Elizabeth Line and major landmarks including
the London Eye and Tower Bridge were lit in purple. A few sections of the line, including the new Bond
Street station, are due to open in autumn 2022.
In travel, a number of countries have announced the reopening of their borders to international visitors
this month, including Japan – which has been largely closed to visitors for two years – and New Zealand,
which is due to fully reopen in July. The opening of these countries marks a significant step in the tourism
industry bouncing back and Covid becoming a distant memory.
Travellers to the US will now have to pay an additional fee for their visa waiver (ESTA) application, which
has increased from $14 (£11) to $21 (£17). 80 per cent of this fee will go towards tourism advertising, as
the country looks to grow its inbound tourism economy following the pandemic.
TRADE OVERVIEW
May continued further with positivity as operators report increases on summer bookings. Compared with
booking trends over the same time in 2019, UK operator TUI has seen an 11% increase in new bookings,
as well as reporting they have already reached 85% of total summer bookings compared to 2019. The
travel giant says that it expects 2022 to be ‘a good financial year’ and profitable, despite the €603.5m loss
made in the first half of the year. Corporate travel is also seeing a growth with Travel Counsellors’ corporate
travel specialists reporting the second best week in May ever with £4.5 million of sales reaching 154% of
the level reached in May 2019. The US is their best-selling destination followed by the UK and South Africa.
Group and incentive business travel has also returned, Travel Counsellor reporting over £500,000 in
bookings and an increase of 13% more new clients than the same period in 2019.
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UK operator Jet2 (European) announced that it has plans to increase their capacity offered in 2023
following on from the heightened demand for 2022 travel. The airline/Tour Operator plans to add more
flights, packages, and destinations to its already large program, with a focus on regional areas such as
Manchester and Birmingham. They also plan to increase more on ground experiences offered to customers
to ensure a well-rounded service to the clients.
Airlines like Delta, JetBlue and Alaska Airline are having to trim their summer schedules due to labour
shortages and supply chain issues. To avoid disruption, from July to 7th August, Delta will be slashing 100
flights a day, this will affect flights across the US and Latin America. In other positive news, Airline Ryanair
has reported that passenger numbers rose to 14.2m during May, when it operated 82,600 flights. It has
also managed to fill 91% of its seats, compared to just 67% from the same time last year.
According to Amadeus, global flight searches are increasing, the first four months of the year almost
reaching 2019 levels. Intra-regional searches in the last week of April were only 4% down versus 2019,
with “impressive growth” coming from the UK, up 35%. Amadeus data and API ecosystems senior vice
president Debbie Keller said: “It is incredibly encouraging to see such a strong appetite for travel around
the world. Air travel search queries are one of the important data sets we study to learn about traveller
sentiment and how markets are responding to quickly changing circumstances. This view of the travel
ecosystem can reveal a lot about traveller confidence and willingness to travel”.
Norse Atlantic Airways have announced the opening of ticket sales for transatlantic flights between London
Gatwick and New York JFK - daily service will launch on 12th August operating on Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
“The introduction of affordable point-to-point flights between Europe and the United States, will benefit
both local tourism and businesses, supporting job creation across the wider tourism and service industry,”
said Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways.
EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS 2022
DATE SPECIAL EVENT LOCATION
June Launch agents incentives for virtual training UK & Ireland
June Vacaay consumer digital outreach promotion UK & Ireland
4-8 June IPW – US travel trade show Orlando
26 June US Airtours special trade training co-hosted event Essex, West
London
6 July Visit USA Celebrate 4 July event – trade co-
hosted evening event
London
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MARKETING/SALES/PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES:
As we extend through the recovery phase to influence growth, we are mindful of cost of living
and fuel price increase issues which now form part of the everyday media and public narrative.
Emergence from the pandemic and reduced covid testing have enabling the travel industry to
recover strongly around growth of marketing, PR, advertising/promotion campaigns and
spend.
Ongoing Collaborations:
Following up with and maintaining regular outreach to our UK & Ireland trade suppliers.
Below highlights include:
Visit Florida – UK – VIP Summer Appreciation Event, 11 – 13 May, 2022, Southampton
See Highlight of the month, above for details. See below additional images to showcase and outline the
very successful event including logo placements:
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Above : Networking Above- L-R: Fiona Lewry, Virgin Atlantic Holidays; Kate Bigger, BA
Holidays; Oonagh, Florida’s Paradise Coast; James Killick, Virgin Atlantic
Holidays & Kara Widdows, BA Holidays
Above -L-R: Tom Waite, Kuoni;
Kate Deveruex, Above- L-R:Tom Waite, Kuoni & Gerry Boyle, Florida’s Paradise
Coast
Delta Airlines; George Hastings,
Ocean Holidays; Oonagh McCullagh-Boyle,
Florida’s Paradise Coast
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Right: Group photo/briefing
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IPW, Orlando, June 4-8, 2022 (plus e Tourism Summit)
Ongoing planning and preparation for the upcoming main US travel industry tradeshow of the year. During
outreach with our travel industry partners there is a great deal of anticipation and excitement as most UK
& Ireland suppliers are attending. The UK and Ireland is one of the largest delegations attending. Assisted
CVB with selection of main appointments – 35 suggested including six top luxury operators from the French
market. Accepted invitation to attend the Visit USA UK & Ireland IPW reception at the Swan and Dolphin
Resort, prior to the opening event at Walt Disney World.
IAGTO – NAC (International Association of Golf Tour Operators) – (North America
Convention), Reno, 21-23 June 2022
Following additional discussions with CVB we will not participate this year. It seems the attendance is not
what was expected due to tour operators still building back staff levels and busy with consumer bookings.
We will review for 2023 as the NAC is anticipated to be held in Tampa – providing us an excellent
opportunity to host pre or post fams. We would aim to participate at an elevated level which will include
co-sponsorship and booth participation to generate more awareness of the destination.
Travelplanners / US Airtours
We are working closely to maximise our co-op marketing activity launched in April. We are following up on
the activation of offering a specialized high-end/ luxury segment within their overall offerings – targeted
to high-net-worth individuals where Florida’s Paradise Coast can take the lead. See additional example
below of current campaign:
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Social Media Post – May’22 – B2C
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Vacaay – Consumer digital outreach – launch June
We are working with the team at Vacaay to activate this promotion within a content partnership platform
aimed to target and inspire UK and Irish visitors to consider Florida’s Paradise Coast as their next holiday
destination. The campaign will include an exclusive landing page on Vacaay.com showcasing Florida’s
Paradise Coast, whilst educating visitors on the product offerings available. Consumers will be directed via
a call to action (CTA) with individual tour operators in both UK & Ireland to ultimately enable users to
create their own travel itinerary and drive conversion. We have secured specialist UK tour operator Bon
Voyage as our UK partner and our Ireland tour operator is Platinum Travel. Planning to launch in June to
include latest destination assets, video and images Paradise Adv have recently completed.
Online training platform via Mogul
Introduction course completed and planning for travel agents and tour operator sales agents incentives
rollout in June. Updating to ensure information current. Working to build in travel agent incentive to
encourage participation
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Virgin Atlantic Holidays
Virgin Atlantic have just completed a huge rebrand and were unable to participate with any co-op marketing
to date. They are, however, hoping to start campaigns soon. We are ready to work with them and aiming
for a co-op digital consumer campaign. We plan to follow up at IPW and if possible will have proposal for
review and approval soonest.
Bon Voyage
Following positive discussions we are aiming to have a consumer digital campaign for late June / July
aiming to push travel for next summer May- Oct 2023. Proposal due for review and approval.
British Airways Holidays – British Airways / Visit Florida co-op marketing
Ongoing communications to ensure follow up from our earlier winter co-op campaign as it was pushing
travel during the summer months. We continue to work with BAH to ensure their product offerings are
fulfilling the needs of the higher end consumer – seeking luxury for their next leisure trip.
JTA Travel
On going communication ahead of IPW for upcoming trade promotion. With core business B2B and focused
on leisure travel. Aiming to incorporate our training programme within the promotion and include incentives
for bookings to the destination to improve market share and conversion.
North America Travel Services
Following up to activate a consumer campaign encouraging late booking for remainder of 2022 and for
travel next summer in ’23.
Trailfinders
Currently staff reorganization in place. Ongoing follow up to ensure our product and offerings are featured.
We aim to work with a co-op activity to drive new and incremental business. Following up at IPW.
Brand USA Travel Week – September 2022
Following up with CVB and Brand USA/ Miles on participation for this event. To discuss during IPW.
Trade and Media Tool Kit for Use:
Ongoing review of our assets to ensure fully updated content - collating and managing an active toolkit for
both media and the travel industry of current and recent assets including Talking Points and ‘copy ready’
material for websites and social outreach. Removing ‘Paradise Pledge’ message - ‘Only Paradise will Do’
key messaging is still very relevant as UK and Ireland visitors return for the first time since early 2020 and
other US destinations have different Covid status from that of Florida’s Paradise Coast.
Co-op Marketing and Paradise Advertising
Ongoing monitoring activity for this year - budget confirmed and updated.
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Updates: Industry updates forwarded to CVB for forward planning – all noted above under Market
updates.
Mailing House: Maintain distribution of CVB literature for consumer and trade requests - ongoing.
MEDIA OVERVIEW
Trends
With inflation and the rising cost of living being a prominent theme in the main news pages, many travel
sections shared suggestions and advice for readers to book an affordable summer holiday. The Times
shared tips from its travel experts on how to bag a bargain break, The Sunday Times ran a feature on
countries where the pound stretches furthest this summer, and Daily Mail compiled holiday packages which
ranged from under £600 to under £1,200 per week.
Staycations continued to be a prominent theme throughout the month of May. I Weekend published a
round-up of UK adventures whilst The Guardian shared a listicle of the UK’s best campsites. The Times ran
a round-up of the best places to eat along the UK coastline whilst Daily Express shared haunted UK breaks
using the hook of Dracula’s 125th anniversary.
European holidays were also heavily featured throughout the month. The Guardian published round-ups
titled ‘Europe’s 40 best beaches’ and ’20 of Europe’s coolest cabins’ and The Sunday Times focused on ‘the
best no-drive villa holidays in Europe’. Daily Star, The Sun on Sunday, The Sunday Times and Financial
Times all ran dedicated features on Spain, whilst The Times, The Daily Telegraph and The Sun published
Italy destination pieces.
Other themes regularly seen throughout May include cruise news, flight launches, sustainability and
wellness.
Media Updates
Journalist movers and shakers in May included Josie Klein who left her role as Travel Reporter at The
Sun to be a News Reporter at Travel Weekly, Harriet Mallinson left World of Cruising to begin a new role
as Digital Editor at Family Traveller, and Emma Featherstone swapped her role as Travel Writer at The
Daily Telegraph for the role of Deputy Travel Editor at The I Paper. Emma replaces Jacob Lewis, who is
now pursuing a freelance career.
Liz Edwards at The Times and The Sunday Times was promoted from Assistant Travel Editor to Acting
Deputy Travel Editor whilst Rebecca Miller at Daily Express was promoted from Senior Lifestyle Reporter
to Deputy Lifestyle Editor. loveFOOD appointed Amanda Pauly as Features Editor; she will also be a
Contributing Writer to its sister website, loveEXPLORING.
Leading online travel brand, Culture Trip, underwent a content strategy change in May to focus on TRIPS
by Culture Trip, its curated holiday packages arm. The change resulted in both redundancies and
promotions across the board, with Senior Travel Writer, Nick Dauk, being let go but Cassam Looch,
Campaign Editor, being promoted to Director of Content.
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In May, Hearst UK launched HearstX, a new experiences division. Building on the success of its existing
events, which include Women’s Health Live and Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards, HearstX will
leverage emerging technology, such as VR and AR, to create new physical and digital experiences. New
HearstX experiences launching later this year include a Cosmopolitan metaverse and a suite of AR products
to drive further engagement alongside Hearst UK content.
This month also saw the launch of Travel Pursuit, a new online magazine for the travel trade, covering
everything from news and reviews to travel agent events.
PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITY:
Individual:
• Wanderlust – Wildlife in the USA (Everglades National Park 75th Anniversary)
Key Messages:
• Pride 2022
Multi-destination roundups:
• Destinations fit for royalty
• Self-care holidays
• Surprising facts about some of the world’s best destinations
TravMedia Requests:
• loveEXPLORING – best new attraction in every US state
Media Visits – all shared with CVB PR team:
Publication: National Geographic Traveller
Journalist: Adrian Phillips
Dates: 2-3 nights between 18-28 August 2022
Opportunity: Adrian approached the team at Visit Florida regarding an upcoming three-destination visit
he is taking with his wife and son in August. Adrian is a renowned and well-respected travel journalist and
has secured a commission with National Geographic Traveller for a major cover feature (nearly 3,000
words) in print and online which would focus solely on the Everglades and Florida Keys. The focus of his
visit will be outdoors and family travel, with a request for two or three nights in Florida’s Paradise Coast.
The team has enquired about coverage expected for the host hotel. The PR team at Visit Florida has
confirmed they will be supporting with Adrian’s flights and car hire. National Geographic Traveller print
circulation is 60,000 and online monthly unique readership is 1 million.
Media Meetings, Industry Webinars and Events:
• Andy Mossack, BBC Late Show/TripReporter
• Cassam Looch, Culture Trip
• Cheryl Caira, Scottish Woman
• Ellie Burns, Travel Gossip
• Gilly Hooper, Citizen Femme
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• Josie Klein, Travel Weekly
• Kav Dadfar, JRNY
• Lewis Wilkinson, Gaydio
• Lily Dixey, SUITCASE
• Siobhan Grogan, Freelance
• Lydia Winter, Roadbook
PUBLIC RELATIONS – Achieved Coverage
DATE PUBLICATION
MEDIA
TYPE JOURNALIST HEADLINE REACH
EAV
($)
08.05.22
The Scottish
Sun Print
Heather
Lowrie
It’s time to discover some
of the country’s most
incredible trips 248,419 1,903
13.04.22 Business Grip Online Editorial Team
15 surprising facts about
the world’s best travel
destinations 50,000 246
13.04.22
Your Coffee
Break Online Riya Sander
15 surprising facts about
the world’s best travel
destinations 244,937 1,004
24.05.22 NI Travel News Online
Fionn
Davenport
Relax like royalty with
these 12 luxury
experiences 212,418 892
30.05.22 Opulence Mag Online Editorial Team
Some of the world's best
destinations 3,000 81
TOTAL 758,774 $4,126
MEDIA COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS:
● See attached coverage via WeTransfer
● Highlights below
● Social media highlights below
Social Media Summary
Instagram to prioritise original content
Instagram is updating its ranking algorithm to prioritise original content. The purpose of this update is to
give more credit to people who create original content as opposed to those who reshare or reuse content
from elsewhere.
This is expected to have quite a significant impact on the travel industry, specifically for travel publications
and DMO Instagram accounts, as both rely heavily on User Generated Content (UGC).
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TikTok to ‘democratise’ the creator space with latest ad product
TikTok has launched an ad product that will enable advertisers to crowdsource ‘authentic’ content from
creators on TikTok, and turn top-performing videos into ads, with the aim of improving brand affinity with
media impressions.
Creators aged 18 and older with more than 1,000 followers will be able to submit a video including an
element from a brand’s brief. Brands will select their favourite original videos and amplify them.
This programme means brands cannot target content creators based on age, gender, race or any other
distinguishing features, which will benefit marginalised creators.
Discover Puerto Rico launches ‘Live Boricua’ campaign
Discover Puerto Rico, the island’s DMO, has launched a new brand campaign called ‘Live Boricua,’
highlighting the experiences and culture of Puerto Ricans and their descendants.
Employing local musicians and artisans, the campaign invites Puerto Rican influencers to use the hashtag
#LiveBoricua on social media, encouraging travellers to share their experiences.
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MAY 2022
EUROPEAN SALES & MARKETING
prepared by on 1 June 2022
SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS
TOUR OPERATOR ACCOUNTS
Germany
o T.r.u.e America GmbH, Christin Stellwagen, Geschäftsführern, Germany
NAP Sales
During the Visit USA members meeting, we have connected with this newly established tour operator "t.r.u.e America",
completely specialized on USA travels. Tamara and Christin have a huge passion for the USA and former worked for the
specialist Faszination Fernweh.
They have included Naples within round trips on their website already, they are very familiar with the area . They will
attend IPW, where we will meet them to discuss further topics.
o TourConsult International, Andreas Fraissl, Owner, Germany
NAP Marketing
Our campaign with TourConsult kicked off with a newsletter inclusion sent out to 7,000 customers May 4th, 2022
o Flamingo Company Fernreisen GmbH, www.usareisen.de, Doreen Sell, Marketing Director, Germany
NAP Marketing
Our campaign with USA-Reisen has kicked off in May with a newsletter sent out to 60.000 contacts as well as a
comprehensive landing page.
Please find down below the links to our newsletter layout and landing page for our campaign with usa -reisen.
Newsletter: https://www.usareisen.de/newsletter/2022/20220531_newsletter_199.html
Landing page: https://www.usareisen.de/usa-entdecken/paradise-coast.html
o CANUSA TOURISTIK GmbH & Co. KG, Kolja Kassner, Senior Vice President, Germany
NAP Marketing
Our campaign with CANUSA and Visit Florida originally has finalized, but support all participating partners, CANUSA will
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do a social media raffle on top of the campaign. Followers are asked to comment on social media post on how they can
support a more sustainable travel. Each partner has an own social media post with images and text, showing the natural
side of the destination. This is free of cost.
TRAVEL AGENTS
o TUI Reisebüro, Aline Franz, Germany
NAP Sales, Sales Interactions
The travel agency was bought and renamed from Reisebüro Dietzel a few years ago. The second branch in Kernen was
merged with this office during the pandemic and their customer base was taken over.
The team consists of four long-standing MA and has a large proportion of regular customers. The Remstal region is
known as the surrounding area of Stuttgart with its high purchasing power. Many commuters work in Stuttgart. The
clientele is varied, and the employees have many inquiries and bookings. In this rural area, the customer relies
particularly on experience and trusts the employees. The Internet is used by customers more for information retrieval,
than for bookings itself.
NAP
The USA business is picking up again and especially the metropolises NYC, MIA and round trips in California and Florida
are in demand. Very often customers book flights and rent a camper. The Eurowings Discover flights to Southwest are
a great benefit and the attractiveness also for shorter trips increases enormously. In America, travelers feel partly safer
than currently in Europe and the prices in the Mediterranean area allow more and more considerations for long -
distance destinations.
o NMW Reiselounge e.K., Nina Littig-Wuchtenberg, Owner, Germany
We have supported Nina with detailed info’s regarding extraordinary experiences in the Everglades area. Her clients
are booked for 5 nights in the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in June 2022 and want to explore the Everglades
comprehensively.
o Reisebüro Geo Tours AG, Paul Gosteli, Managing Director, Switzerland
DM Sales, Sales Interaction
Paul took over the office in Thun in 2009. At that time there were 3 employees and only that one agency. Now there
are 4 agencies (Thun, Bern, Interkakeb, Spiez) and about 15 employees, so me just started. More employees are being
recruited; the Bern agency is brand new.
Currently, business is doing very well. The war in Ukraine has no significance in terms of bookings and has even rather
lifted the blockade Corona. Yet there are still many questions about Corona from customers.
Summer and autumn are currently booked a lot, winter is still a bit restrained.
The Maldives is currently extremely pushed by Geo Tours, Africa is being built up, the USA is doing well. Paul is also
involved in America specialist Para Tours and that customer base could also be activated for other destinations. Paul is
personally planning a Florida trip in August 22 with the family.
Geo Tours currently books more upper-middle class. There is not a large mass of high-class customers as the agencies
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are not located in big cities like Zurich. The turnover in the last year before Corona was CHF 14 million, CHF 4,000
average turnover per customer, about 20 customers book trips over CHF 20,000.
Expansion of the high-class segment is a goal of Geo Tours. During the Corona period, the company has already
reorganized itself technically (electronic itinerary for each customer, new website).
Geo Tours AG is TUI Prio Partner, TACO travel cooperation member and has no IATA agency. Bookings are made through
brokers, package tours are booked via tour operators (Hotelplan, TUI).
EVENTS
o TUI Leisure Travel Wissenscampus
Date & Place virtual
Nr of attendees 40
Profile of event the TUI leisure Travel Agencies "Take Off" are TUI's mobile travel sellers. They work
autonomously for TUI Leisure Travel but are linked to the parent company. The potential of these
agents has increased extremely in the pandemic, as travel sales have beco me much more
individual and independent, but more personally attached to the consultant.
Due to our good contact to TUI Leisure Travel we were offered to participate in the workshop.
We had one hour to talk about our portfolio and used the time for produc t information in
"storytelling format". We gave the agents tools with which they can and should support us in
marketing in the B2C area.
The WissensCampus is a whole concept where the winners later become participants of a
seminar trip.
Profile of attendees selected by TUI Leisure Travel / Take Off, all agents with potential to sell NAP
General feedback TAs love DiaMonde storytelling and emphasize how valuable the sales approach is to their clients
as well. They are eager to learn more. As a result of the presentation, two group requests have
already been made, one of which is confirmed.
In this event you have benefited from DiaMonde synergies. Our focus in the presentation was
on storytelling and the approaches of a hotel representation with a best-practice example from
our portfolio.
Cost FOC
o BEST Strategie Forum
Date & Place 11.05. - 13.05.2022 Stuttgart
Nr of attendees 100
Profile of event Travel Consortia spontaneously seized the opportunity to arrange a meeting outside the usual
meetings with "LIVE and in color". More than 100 travel agency owners have followed this call.
There was a program with strategic topics such as the cooperation with TUI (Managing Director),
Schauinsland Reisen (Director of Sales) and other partners. Other central topics were the
presentation digitalization, community management, human resources.
2 days presentations and form + frame program with meals.
Profile of attendees BEST Reisen is a Travel Consortia with focus on sales for 4-5* category. 70% of their agencies are
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selling high-end regularly.
General feedback Due to the seniority and decision-maker identity of the attendees, the overall tone was critical.
Quite particularly high networking opportunity with decision makers. Insight into strategic
development, very high willingness to cooperate, interesting and sustainably sales-promoting
discussions.
Key messages: high revenue and many requests in TAs, most successful May ahead. Lack of staff
in all attending agencies. Fear of Covid-wave in winter. Unsatisfaction with TUIs behavior in
relation with Travel Agencies.
NAP is benefitting from the success of this event being a DiaMonde associate. The cost for the
event was 1.290 EUR.
Cost Benefitting being DiaMonde associate
o DiaMonde LIVE-Academy
Date & Place 16.05. - 20.05.2022 Crete, Abaton Island Resort & Spa
Nr of attendees 31
Profile of event With the DiaMonde School and its e-Academies, we truly rocked the DACH markets. 2020 and
2021 was/is all about online learning and bringing “webinars” to a new (DiaMonde) educational
and fun level. In early 2022 we still reached more than 90 agents for liv e e-training. The
DiaMonde School community on Facebook has grown to >600 active agents and it keeps
increasing, in addition there is a Followship outside social media.
In consequence we came up in May 2022 with a LIVE-Academy, bringing selected travel bookers
from our community to our property in Greece (Abaton Island) for a 3-day school outing: mixing
our academy workshop style. Instead of investing in super expensive TO roadshows and spending
money externally on locations, the idea is keeping it within the portfolio and benefit from
strengths and synergies to present the clients in the fantastic atmosphere of hospitality.
Profile of attendees Travel agents
General feedback NAP was not an active part of the event this year because the selected target group did not
match 100% with NAPs target group. Nevertheless, NAP did benefit from the synergies of
DiaMonde, and we represented NAP as a portfolio partner to the participants. For future LIVE
Academies, we will be happy to approach NAP with a suitable participant selection and offer an
active participation for a fee.
Cost Free of cost for NAP
MARKETING
o Facebook fan page
# posts: 7 #fans: 15.8802
Please find down below the most successful posts in May:
#1 10.05.2022 Naples Pier, reached 1751, 112 interactions and 65 likes
#2 7.05.2022 Old Naples, reached 828, 30 interactions, 23 likes
o Marketing Campaign Weg.de
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Our campaign with Visit Florida and weg.de kicked off in May, with landing pages, newsletter as well as social media
activities and banners. Reporting to follow with June report.
o Newsletter inclusion Visit USA Belgium
We have successfully secured a spot in this month’s Visit USA Belgium newsletter with the theme on Paradise Coast's
culinary highlights. The newsletter was sent 30th May 2022 to 4,000 addresses.
Please find the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/3b61cfb2f301/visit-usa-belgium-newsletter-mai-
11795564?e=900e96a63b
o Dedicated NAP newsletter
Prepared and sent out the dedicated NAP newsletter with the focus " Paradise Coast culinary highlights" to 2,623
consumers, media contacts and travel agents in DACH on May 25, 2022.
The opening rate was 26,2 % which is an excellent result! 637 opened the newsletter and in total it was opened 1054
times. Overall, this newsletter was a huge success.
Please find the link to the newsletter down below: https://mailchi.mp/diamonde/florida-fr-
feinschmecker?e=5c0f0bcbf8
o Facebook ad
We implemented a dedicated NAP Facebook ad. The ad was running 4 weeks in April and May and has successfully
reached 45.512 people in DACH with high travel intentions and USA interest. We have generated 166 pages likes.
MEDIA / PR
o Conference call Florida Sun
We have held a call with Stephanie Stolle from the in Florida based magazine Florida Sun for German residents.
She informed us about marketing options within the magazine. Details tbd.
o Promotion campaign LGBTQ magazine
We have secured and confirmed a campaign with Spartacus Traveler a LGBTQ magazine in the German speaking market
and maenner.de a LGBTQ online platform also in the German speaking market. The promotion will include a 1/1 -page
Ad/Advertorial in Magazine Spartacus Traveler with print run 25.000 plus e-paper 120.000 readers per issue. The
magazine is published 3 times per year and the advertorial will be within the summer edition published 4.8.2022. This
magazine is also distributed via DER Touristik travel agencies.
In addition to this we would receive one advertorial online on www.maenner.media/reise, with monthly page views of
275.000, plus posts on 6 Facebook pages (55,000 follower). On top of that we will get editorial features as well.
This activity is an excellent chance to show cast the destination as LGBTQ friendly and reach out to this community
within the German speaking market. Negotiated price 3,500 USD.
o Individual PR FAM request Tierwelt a Swiss animal magazine
We have secured and confirmed that Yvonne Beck the chief editor of the Swiss magazine Tierwelt will be visiting the
destination and experience a guided wet walk at the Big Cypress June 2 nd, 2022.
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This bi-monthly magazine with focus on animals, nature and outdoor has a readership of 197,000 with a circulation of
52,000.
o LuxusInsider campaign
Our campaign with the B2B luxury magazine LuxusInsider continued with 3 more newsletter inclusions in May. The
campaign will be finished with a magazine ad in the June USA focused magazine. Reports to follow at the end of the
campaign.
o Individual PR FAM request One million places
We have held a conference call with the 2-travel blogger from "one million places", a German travel blog with 75.000
unique visitors per month and 17200 Instagram followers.
They are looking to travel to Florida in August/September 2022 with their 2-year-old daughter. We would have the
opportunity to host for 3 nights and take care of activities and some meals. They will publish the blog post within 4
weeks after travelling and do social media posts and stories live during the trip. We also spoke about a potential
Instagram take over for the CVB's fan page. They have successfully worked together with AIDA cruises, Marriott hotels
and many more in the past.
Details and approvals need tbd.
o Individual FAM on site “Reisereporter”
As part of our VISIT FLORIDA and CANUSA green campaign, we had a journalist from Reisereporter on site May 10 -12,
2022. Christoph was hosted by the Naples Grande and explored the destination. Among the activities he did was a
guided bike ride through Old Naples, as well as a mangrove kayak tour, a tour at the Rookery Bay Reserve, a visit at the
Conservancy of Southwest Florida and a guided Big Cypress Walk.
The media coverage with this individual fam is really outstanding, especially since online, print and social media
activities are planned [online reach 4.7 M; print reach 2.1 M; social media (owned) over 76k followers]. The article and
content is scheduled to launch in June.
o Individual FAM on site “Free Men’s World”
Finn Aichinger & Karolin Wüstney
The journalist and photographer from Free Men’s World the German outdoor magazine stayed at the destination May
9-11. While exploring the destination they stayed at the JW Marriott M arco Island and did a moped tour, mangrove
tunnel kayak tour as well as Big Cypress Walk with Lisa Andrews.
Free Men's world has an excellent readership and a circulation of 100,000. Magazine article will be published within
the next 2-3 months.
PROJECTS
o IPW 2022 Orlando
We have comprehensively prepared for our German, Austrian, Netherlands and Belgium market meetings at IPW in
Orlando from June 4-8th, 2022
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o Registration USA- Canada Experience
We have successfully registered for the participation at this year’s USA-Canada Experience a Dutch B2B show.
This event will be 1,5 days long. In the first day we will get to meet with 25 Dutch tour operator and media at 1 -2-1
sessions followed by a networking event in the evening. At the second day we will get to participate at the training day
with 120 travel agents with a minimum of 5 training sessions á 15 min to train the agents and network accordingly.
Timing would be November 3-4, 2022.
o Participation at the CVB's working with influencer s training
We have successfully participated at the CVB's “working with influencers” training May 25th, 2022.
o Potential FAM Paradise Coast & The Palm Beaches
We have discussed and jointly started planning for a potential pre/post IPW 2023 familiarization trip with the CVB of
the Palm Beaches.
We are looking out for a small exclusive FAM of 4-6 Product Manager from German USA Specialists and luxury
specialists.
Partners have been reached out to, to seek info’s around availability of the plan ned timing of the FAM.
Details etc. need to be discussed and approved.
o Visit USA members meeting
We have successfully participated that this year’s first in person Visit USA Germany members meeting in Frankfurt May
17th, 2022. Please find meeting minutes with next report.
CONSUMER
o Brochure fulfillment: 10 in total
HIGHLIGHTS IN JUNE 2022
o IPW Orlando, June 4-8th, 2022
o America Unlimited “Mystery Quiz taxi” campaign kick-off, June, 2022
o Online magazine ad in B2B luxury magazine LuxusInsider, June, 2022
o Product call with product manager from KUONI, June 28th, 2022
o Product call with Geo Tours Switzerland, June 29th, 2022
o Newsletter inclusion at Visit USA Germany newsletter, June 8th, 2022
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MARKET NEWS
o Please find a detailed market intelligence attached.
ADDENDUM
o Market Intelligence
o NAP most successful Facebook posts
ABBREVIATIONS
NAP
TA Travel Agency
MCE Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Event Agency (for group business)
TAG Travel Agency Group Department
TO Tour Operator
TOX Luxury Tour Operator
TOS Specialist Tour Operator (Golf, Wellness, etc.)
(v) visited
(t) personal telephone introduction (telemarketing)
(m) mailing
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PARADISE COAST FILM OFFICE | JUNE 2022
MONTH 2022 2021 2020 Reported Spending New or Repeat Client
Productions 1 4 0 6$K 1R | N
Working Leads 3 4 0
Meetings Attended 3 5 0
Events/Tradeshows 1 0 0
Media Assisted 0 1 0
Location Scouts 3 1 0
PRODUCTION/ LEAD HIGHLIGHTS:
PARADISE ADVERTISING – IN-HOUSE CAMPAIGN
This was a three -day shoot that included Marco Island, Vanderbilt Beach, Cape Romano,
Tin City, Naples Pier and beaches, Fifth Avenue South, Delnor -Wiggins State Park,
Third Street South and parts of the Ten Thousand Islands in its newest campaign.
SCOUTS:
VMLY&R/TAXI AD AGENCY Senior Producer, Corey Witmer was seeking assistance
with film a tv commercial in the Everglades for his client in the tobacco industry. The
client selected worki ng with the National Park Service out of Homestead and shot on
May 23 rd and 24 th.
HISTORY CHANNEL The same producer who shot in our area was very interested in
utilizing the former Hendry Correctional Institute in Immokalee for a project. The
property has changed hands a number of times after it was taken out of commission by
the Dept. of Corrections in 2 012. Trying to locate the current owners/partnership -
working with both the Collier and Hendry Sheriff’s Departments
NBC/UNIVERSAL Production is looking for a casino with a hotel for a possible
upcoming series.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS:
FILM FLORIDA FRIDAY: “Talent and Casting Agencies” The operation and
policies of Florida’s talent agencies, modeling agencies and casting agencies has always
been a concern and focus for film offices in that we support a regulated and professional
system for discovering and ma naging talent. Every year, a number of Floridians lose
money to “scams” that ask for upfront costs and deliver a lot of promises for fame and
fortune. Film offices are a trusted source to provide the public with information about
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finding proper representat ion and what the pitfalls can be in the entertainment
industry. A panel or some of the state’s top agencies provided information and
resources and then took Q & A from the public. This was a free -to-the -public event.
FILM FLORIDA FILM COMMISSIONERS COUNCIL MEETING The Council
discussed the summer season and what events statewide the organization could support.
Several of the Education Council’s finishing fund qualifying projects have won
additional honors and scholarships and were part of the Palm Beach Showcase of Student
Filmmakers.
UPCOMING STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Met with former FGCU instructor and retired Naples Chamber of Commerce President
to discuss the possibility of forming a “Movie Club” for the Moorings Park community .
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS GUIDE
Each June, the film office updates a production guide for companies filming during
hurricane season with additional information that may be useful. The updated version is
attached.
TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
Director/ Producer, Bryan Storkel’s film , BUTTERFLY IN THE SKY is premiering at
the Tribeca Film Festival, portions of which were filmed in Naples in 2019 . Here’s a
link:
https://tribecafilm.com/films/butterfly-in-the-sky-2022
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06/27/2022
COLLIER COUNTY
Collier County Tourist Development Council
Item Number: 12.A
Item Summary: Next Meeting Date July 25, 2022
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Administrative Assistant – Tourism
Name: Jennifer Leslie
06/03/2022 10:51 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director – Tourism
Name: Paul Beirnes
06/03/2022 10:51 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Tourism Jennifer Leslie Tourism Division Completed 06/03/2022 10:51 AM
Tourism Paul Beirnes Director Completed 06/03/2022 1:01 PM
Tourist Development Council Paul Beirnes Meeting Pending 06/27/2022 9:00 AM
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