Experience Kissimmee

Experience Kissimmee welcomes both Cristina López and Joshua Knox to our family! Cristina joins our International Sales team, focusing on the Canadian and U.S. domestic markets. With her extensive background in the hospitality and entertainment industry, Cristina will drive strategic business development meetings, tradeshow support, and media receptions. Additionally, Joshua Knox from VoX International Inc. will represent Experience Kissimmee as a travel trade account manager in the Canadian market. Joshua brings a deep understanding of market trends and proven expertise in managing budgets, organizing events, and delivering impactful product training. Join us in welcoming Cristina and Joshua to their new roles! #MyKissimmee

We had an amazing time hosting the prize winners of the Experience Kissimmee and Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club competition at the BHAFC Women’s Super League match against West Ham! The winners were thrilled to be at the match, and we loved chatting with them about Kissimmee. Plus, they received some fantastic branded goodie bags! To top it all off, some of the BHAFC players came up to our booth after the game and surprised the kids, making the day even more special. Thank you to everyone who made this event unforgettable! #MyKissimmee #BHAFC #WomensSuperLeague #Football #Travel

Our dedicated content studio team is hard at work behind the scenes of our organization, creating stunning photos and videos. Recently, they wrapped up their latest asset shoot around Kissimmee. These visuals will soon be featured in our advertisements and marketing materials, showcasing the unique stories and beauty of our destination. Their journey took them to some incredible spots: ✅ Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park ✅ Bok Tower Gardens ✅ Andretti Indoor Karting & Games ✅ Downtown Celebration & Bike Tour Stay tuned for more updates and sneak peeks of our new content! #MyKissimmee #PhotoShoot #ContentCreation

We recently held our first Partnership Committee meeting for the 2024/2025 fiscal year at Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Sunset Walk, and it was a fantastic kickoff! Starting with a delicious breakfast hosted by Paul Barrett, the meeting was led by our new Chair, Brandon Fisher, and Vice Chair, Jo Fostock, CMP, DES. They introduced a wealth of innovative ideas for the upcoming year. The committee actively contributed valuable feedback for our three-year strategic plan, setting a positive tone for the future. The Partnership Committee is crucial in linking Experience Kissimmee with local industry partners. By promoting involvement and participation, the committee supports partner recruitment and retention. It connects with current and potential partners, facilitates networking, and develops new programs and activities to engage and elevate partner involvement. We're looking forward to all the great work ahead! #MyKissimmee #StrategicPlanning #Innovation

The Experience Kissimmee Content Studio team has been working diligently this year in several short and long-form video series - season two of ¡Vámonos a Kissimmee!, The Kissimmee Experience and season one of Inside the Vacation Home! These series blew expectations out of the water and continue to shine daily. All episodes garnered the following results: - ¡Vámonos a Kissimmee! views are at an all-time high with 54.9M and an engagement of 719K on Instagram. - The Kissimmee Experience garnered 7.6M views on Instagram and 983K on Facebook. Additionally, YouTube garnered 1.1M views with 7.5M minutes watched. - Inside the Vacation Home has reached 1.1M views on YouTube and continues to climb. Check out all these episodes and more at Experience Kissimmee on all social channels. https://lnkd.in/eHe6S6m9 #MyKissimmee

Our Meetings & Sales team had an October chaulked full of "firsts:" 1️⃣ First time hosting our own booth at #IMEX America, the largest meetings industry event of the year, held in Las Vegas this year. 1️⃣ First time attending #MME 2024 Experience, hosted by Meetings Made Easy | Meetings and Events in Denver this year. 1️⃣ First joint event for the MPI Greater Orlando Chapter and PCMA Southeast Chapter held at Ole Red Orlando. Experience Kissimmee sponsored a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) activity with No Child Hungry to create 500 snack bags and donate to children in the Florida 'bend' impacted by three hurricanes in 13 months. UPCOMING: We are launching our new Meeting Planner newsletter to send the latest updates, resources and insights on meeting planning in Kissimmee! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eAh6AFaZ #MyKissimmee #MMEexperience2024 #IMEX2024

Experience Kissimmee was delighted to be a leading sponsor of VISIT FLORIDA’s World Travel Market event at Frameless in London. The day was packed with activities, starting with an agent breakfast featuring a Nintendo Marioworld activation, followed by a media lunch where guests enjoyed an immersive Florida experience brought to life by stunning installations. The event concluded with an immersive dinner for the trade, offering a comprehensive look into what Florida can offer. We are proud to have showcased the best of Florida to a global audience, highlighting the unique attractions and vibrant culture of Kissimmee and the broader Florida region. #MyKissimmee #EPICUniverse #Frameless

Experience Kissimmee participated in this year's Discover America media day in Toronto, Canada. The event began with a warm welcome from U.S. Consul General Baxter Hunt. Following this, the media marketplace commenced, featuring ten one-on-one appointments. The Kissimmee team engaged with content creators, trade media representatives, editors, and on-air travel experts to inform the Canadian press about new and upcoming attractions in the destination. #MyKissimmee #DiscoverAmericaCanada

We were honored to attend and sponsor the 12th annual State of Osceola County Government event. Our Osceola County Board of County Commissioners provided attendees with an update on the State of the County. Commissioner Cheryl Grieb, under the theme “Passport to Sustainability,” shared details of current and planned initiatives designed to set Osceola up for success for generations to come. The event showcased local sustainability efforts, including beekeeping and solar energy projects, while emphasizing the strategic plan's four pillars: community development, transportation and infrastructure, efficient government, and a diversified economy. Attendees received honey from a local veteran-owned farm, highlighting traditional and sustainable practices. #MyKissimmee

Last week, Experience Kissimmee visited the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center to welcome 40 talented ice carvers from Harbin, China, and to receive a first look at what the artisans have carved so far. This longtime Central Florida holiday tradition will showcase a brand-new theme this holiday season when ICE! – Gaylord Palms Resort’s frozen yuletide attraction – debuts giant sculptures and scenes, hand-carved from 2 million pounds of ice, featuring New Line Cinema’s popular holiday film, “Elf!” The 20,000-square-foot arctic attraction is the centerpiece of the annual Christmas at Gaylord Palms celebration taking place at the 65-acre resort Nov. 15, 2024-Jan. 4, 2025. Don’t forget to bring gloves and a scarf! #MyKissimmee #ICE #Yuletidetraditions #ELF