It’s a Wrap – Attendees took The Road to Resilience in Tampa!
From across the Sunshine State, leaders and suppliers from Florida’s attractions industry came together for the Florida Attractions 2026 Annual Conference, May 31 - June 3. With more than 35 hours of expert-led content—including General Sessions, Breakouts, and Industry Roundtables, the event was packed with actionable insights tailored for Florida attraction professionals.
If you joined us, thank you! Enjoy revisiting key moments through this Annual Conference Wrap site. On this page you can download slides from presentations, view photo galleries and conference videos, and meet this year's award winners.
2026 Outstanding Member Awards
The Florida Attractions Association (FAA) proudly recognized three outstanding individuals during its 2026 Annual Conference in Tampa for their exceptional contributions to Florida's attractions industry and to the association.
2026 Scholarship & Grant Recipients
The Florida Attractions Scholarship Foundation (FASF) continued its mission of developing the next generation of industry leaders during the Florida Attractions Association's 2026 Annual Conference, awarding five scholarships and four professional development grants that bring the Foundation's total investment in future leaders to more than $142,000 since its inception.
2026–2027 FAA Board of Directors
The Florida Attractions Association ushered in a new year of leadership during its 77th Annual Conference in Tampa as Chairman Samantha Palmer of Historic Tours of Flagler College formally passed the gavel to Chrissy Schwartzman of Sawgrass Recreation Park.
Two Exceptional Evening Events
A highlight of the Florida Attractions Association's 2026 Annual Conference was the opportunity for attendees to experience two of Tampa's premier attractions during a pair of memorable OnStage evening events.
Presentations
General Session #2: Navigating the New Leisure Landscape: Insights from PGAV Destinations & Integrated Insight
- Integrated Insight - Laura Iles, COO | Download Slides
- PGAV Destinations - Emily Howard, Principal | Download Slides
Breakout Sessions #1 - Monday, June 1
- Fueling Group Business Through Key Industry Partnerships | Download Slides
- AI in Action: Hiring Your First Digital Intern | Download Slides
- Your Best Content Is Invisible: Why Organic Social Media is Failing Attractions | Download Slides
- Capitalizing on Your Culture with Those Pesky Core Values | Download Slides
- Back of the House, Front of Mind: How Operations and Marketing Work Together |
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Breakout Sessions #2 - Tuesday, June 2
- Turning Social Engagements into Real-World Visits |
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- Data to Decisions: Using What You Track to Drive Growth | Download Slides
- From Roadside Stop to Destination: How Family-Owned Attractions Find Success | Download Slides
- Florida Attractions Workforce Development: The Bridge to Higher Education | Download Slides
- Side Roads to Success: Alternative Revenue for Attractions |
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Videos
Day 1 Recap
Celebrate FAA
Day 2 Recap
Chairman's Salute
Conference Finale
