FL S0398

Establishes the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame to recognize and honor persons who have made significant contributions to Florida's tourism industry and economic climate.

Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation administers the Hall of Fame without state appropriations, with the Department of Management Services providing display space on the Capitol Building's Plaza Level.

Each inductee receives a plaque displayed in the Capitol Building showing their name, image, discipline or contribution, and relevant biographical information.

Corporation shall annually accept nominations and give preference to tourism industry leaders born in Florida or who adopted the state as their home and made significant contributions to travel and tourism.

Corporation may establish selection criteria, nomination timeframes, and formal induction ceremonies coinciding with the annual Governor's Conference on Tourism; persons inducted before July 1, 2014 remain in the Hall of Fame.