TDC Back Documents 10/23/2024 E2024-2025
Supplemental Marketing Funding Request
Presented October 23, 2024
Our Why
The Value of Collier County Tourism
$48M
Tourist Development Tax
(TDT) Collections
$1,525
Resident Tax Savings
28,000+
Local Tourism Jobs
$3.6 B
Economic Impact
Sustains Nature
and Wildlife
Habitats
Drives Business,
Resident, and
Cultural Growth
Supports
Beach,
Culture,
Recreation,
Community,
Environment
Projects
Strengthens Global Reputation as
Premier Tourism Destination
$12.2M
TDT Collections in Reserve
Current State of Collier County Tourism
Leisure
Hotel OCC
Decline
New
CVB
Leadership
Fresh
Outlooks
Group
Business
Reliance
Comp Sets
Tapping into
Reserves
Early
1,000
New
Rooms
Tourism
Jobs
Fluctuation
Last
Place
Rank
Flat ADR &
Economic
Impact
Tax Savings
Growth
Uncertainty
4
Leisure & Group Hotel Analysis
Fortunately, in these uncertain times, Group & Meetings Business is sustaining our occupancy levels.
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Leisure Hotel Occupancy Leisure & Group Hotel Occupancy
Tourism Impact Timeline & Trends
Note: Spending, Economic Impact, and Visitation data for FY19-21 has been estimated by Downs & St. Germain
Research based on available data from the prior research vendor.6
Strength of Competition
7
*These DMOs are funded from Tourist Development Taxes along with funding from a Tourist Improvement District (TID) and member ship fees.Advertising expenses are based on only the TDT funded portion -
the TID funds must be spent on marketing.
**Space Coast Advertising/Promotion total budget is $13.385M
Source: Collier County Chapter, FRLA , State of Florida Department of Revenue (2024), Space Coast Office of Tourism
DMO Name & Visitor Tax %County
Total TDT
Collected
FY 2023
Advertising
Percent TDT
Spent on
Advertising
Travel Staff FTE
Amelia Island CVB (5%)Nassau $11,435,000 $3,800,000 33.2%$2,160,000 13
Bradenton Area CVB (5%)Manatee $30,354,740 $3,731,946 12.3%$286,206 N/A
Florida Keys TDC (5%)Monroe $61,478,869 $11,935,279 19.4%$1,010,000 8
Fort Myers/Sanibel (5%)Lee $36,500,000 $14,300,000 39.2%$297,450 33
Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB (5%)Collier $44,000,000 $6,000,000 13.6%$133,000 9
Brevard County/Space Coast (5%)Brevard $25,000,000 $2,800,000**11.2%$32,000 16
The Palm Beaches* (6%)Palm Beach $31,000,000 $10,230,000 33.0%$150,000 50
Visit Sarasota (6%)Sarasota $49,996,721 $5,871,100 11.7%N/A 14
Visit Tampa Bay* (6%)Hillsborough $42,100,000 $8,900,000 21.2%$1,000,000 41
Sustainable Tourism Catalysts
10/15/24: Visit Florida’s plans to help tourism rebound
from the hurricane comes as it seeks $100 million in
funding from the state legislature, up from its current
allocation of $80 million.
30% is spent on marketing the destination, 24% is spent on beach
nourishment projects, and the remaining is split between funds for a
sports stadium, an aquatic nature center, beach maintenance, and art
programs that are drivers of tourism.
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Supplemental Marketing Plan Focus Areas
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Leisure Audience Marketing
●Increase Current Market Presence
●Travel Trade Strategic Partnerships and Missions
●Compete Stronger with Competitive Destinations
○Stronger Presence in Feeder Markets
○Expand Summer, Winter Markets
○Paid Partner Co-ops with Solid ROI, ROAS, and EI
Expanded Marketing
●Bolster Paid Advertising Media Plan
●Amplify Partnerships
●Enhance Social Media Content & Online Presence
●International Public Relations
Supplemental Marketing Plan Focus Areas
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Groups & Meetings Sales Efforts
●Amplified Group, Meeting, and Trade Show
Partnerships and Marketing
●Travel Trade Strategic Partnerships and Missions
●Enhance Wedding Marketing Partnerships
Additional Research, Data and Insights
●Market Perception Study
●Additional Focus Group Studies
●Market Development Study
●Resident Lifestyle Study
Supplemental Marketing Plan Budget Request
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Consumer and Target Market Expansion
-Stronger market presence in current feeder markets
-Expand into opportunity markets during summer, spring and winter seasons
-Partner co-op opportunities
$3,100,000
Diversified Marketing Opportunities
-Enhance paid advertising and partnerships
-Enhance social media presence
-International public relations
$1,038,000
Strengthen Sales Efforts
-Group sales, trade shows, partnerships and marketing
-Leisure travel trade strategic partnerships and missions, and market expansion
$835,500
Additional Research, Data and Insights $94,000
INVESTMENT $5,067,500
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Fighting The Odds to Save What’s at Stake
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Visitation
&
Economic
Impact
Jobs
&
Employment
Resident
Tax Savings
& Growth
Community
Health &
Vibrancy
Sustainable
Business
Growth
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Our Why
Strength of Competition
7
*These DMOs are funded from Tourist Development Taxes along with funding from a Tourist Improvement District (TID) and membership fees.Advertising expenses are based on only the TDT funded portion -
the TID funds must be spent on marketing.
**Space Coast Advertising/Promotion total budget is $13.385M
Source: Collier County Chapter, FRLA , State of Florida Department of Revenue (2024), Space Coast Office of Tourism
Staff FTETravel
Percent TDT
Spent on
Advertising
Advertising
Total TDT
Collected
FY 2023
CountyDMO Name & Visitor Tax %
13$2,160,00033.2%$3,800,000$11,435,000NassauAmelia Island CVB (5%)
N/A$286,20612.3%$3,731,946$30,354,740ManateeBradenton Area CVB (5%)
8$1,010,00019.4%$11,935,279$61,478,869MonroeFlorida Keys TDC (5%)
33$297,45039.2%$14,300,000$36,500,000LeeFort Myers/Sanibel (5%)
9$133,00013.6%$6,000,000$44,000,000CollierNaples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB (5%)
16$32,00011.2%$2,800,000**$25,000,000BrevardBrevard County/Space Coast (5%)
50$150,00033.0%$10,230,000$31,000,000Palm BeachThe Palm Beaches* (6%)
14N/A11.7%$5,871,100$49,996,721SarasotaVisit Sarasota (6%)
41$1,000,00021.2%$8,900,000$42,100,000HillsboroughVisit Tampa Bay* (6%)