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Marketing Advisory Committee Meeting
Final Plan Review & Budget
JUN
19
TDC Meeting
OSCEOLA COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
JUL
17
TDC Meeting
OSCEOLA COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Star Spangled Celebration Set to Showcase Osceola County's Historical, Cultural and Natural Assets

Posted on 04/12/12

The celebration coincides with Osceola County’s 125th birthday, and invites guests to “Travel Back in Time” along a series of stops in Shingle Creek Regional Park and nearby. - (More)
Kissimmee Welcomes Museum of Military History to Lineup of Activities

Posted on 04/10/12

The (Osceola County) Museum of Military History is now open, welcoming both visitors and locals to experience the nation’s military heritage. - (More)
Golf Greats Leave Mark on Kissimmee Courses

Posted on 03/23/12

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Mother Nature Makes Kissimmee Vacations, Holidays Even Better!

Posted on 03/15/12

Kissimmee’s nature and outdoor attractions are the adventures and experiences that take visitors beyond the beaten path and emphasize why Kissimmee is the heart of Florida. - (More)
Kissimmee Destination Overview

Posted on 03/14/12

Ideally located in the Heart of Florida, Kissimmee’s lodging properties are an idyllic place to return to after a day of soaking up the fun and thrills of world famous theme parks - (More)
Mother Nature Makes Kissimmee Vacations, Holidays Even Better!

Posted on 03/ 9/12

Even as the nearby theme parks beckon, clients will find themselves attracted to experiences like hiking, canoeing and wildlife watching at the area’s varied preserves or nature based tour providers that help define Kissimmee. - (More)
Kissimmee's Dinner Attractions Transform Client's meals into Lasting Memories

Posted on 03/ 9/12

For themed dining experiences, Kissimmee’s collection is remarkable. From Broadway-style performances to amazing displays of equestrian skills, visitors make more of their dining and entertainment dreams come true in Kissimmee. - (More)
2012: Even More to Enjoy in Kissimmee this Year

Posted on 03/ 9/12

Kissimmee is the Heart of Florida destination that offers easy access to world famous Orlando theme parks, as well as smaller attractions, golf courses and other recreation options. - (More)
Golf Greats Leave Mark on Kissimmee Courses

Posted on 03/ 9/12

Whether you are a beginner golfer or a seasoned player, golf in Kissimmee is an experience worth repeating. - (More)
Kissimmee Destination Overview

Posted on 03/ 9/12

A spectrum of man-made and nature-based attractions and an impressive array of shopping and dining options combine to round out a spectacular vacation. - (More)
Top 10 Things to Do Outside the Meeting Room

Posted on 03/ 9/12

In the various parks of the resort, you can choose your own experience, be it adventurous (blasting off to Mars) or tame (a leisurely jungle cruise), from the new (The American Idol Experience) to the classic (it’s a small world). - (More)
Kissimmee's Unique Venues Offer Incredible Opportunity for Meetings

Posted on 03/ 9/12

Meeting planners can choose from among a number of traditional venues at hotels, resorts and restaurants throughout the popular destination - (More)
Local History and Culture Add Flavor To Central Florida Vacations!

Posted on 03/ 9/12

Visitors looking to enhance their vacation experience often find that the best things Kissimmee has to offer are those things most folks would never expect to find. - (More)
Kissimmee: Interesting Facts and Folklore

Posted on 03/ 9/12

Before Walt Disney World came to Osceola County, cattle ranching was its largest industry. - (More)
Kissimmee: Everything for a Unique, Buzz-worthy Family Gathering

Posted on 03/ 9/12

Family reunions booking a stay of at least 2-nights and with a minimum of 25 people are eligible to receive personalized T-shirts for the whole party. - (More)
Travelers Don't Have to Leave "Home" on Vacation in Kissimmee

Posted on 03/ 9/12

Guests also can leave the cooking to someone else by having meals prepared by professional chefs, who may prepare and serve the meal in the home while the family relaxes by the pool, or bring the food in so it’s waiting after a long day at the theme parks or shopping. - (More)
Kissimmee in 2012: Property Renovations New Venues, Team-Building Options

Posted on 02/ 1/12

Consider that the popular destination is located in the Heart of Florida with easy access to Orlando International Airport, and offers hotels and resorts in a wide range of styles combined with the accessibility to experience all that the state has to offer. - (More)
2012: Even More to Enjoy in Kissimmee this Year

Posted on 01/12/12

The New Year in Kissimmee also brings new attractions, new lodging choices, new places to see and have fun. - (More)
Wedding Dreams Come True Year-Round in Kissimmee

Posted on 12/ 1/11

A dream destination wedding in Kissimmee can be an intimate gathering of family and friends or a festive event for hundreds of guests. - (More)
Wedding Dreams Come True Year-Round in Kissimmee

Posted on 11/22/11

A kiss isn’t just a kiss when it seals wedding vows by a tranquil lakefront or in a Medieval courtyard, a luxury resort or a pristine golf course. - (More)
Deal finalized to relocate Osceola County’s Veterans Museum

Posted on 09/14/11

Osceola County officials last week closed on the purchase of the former World of Denim store at 5210 W. U.S. Highway 192 as the new home of the Veterans Tribute & Museum of Osceola County. - (More)
Kissimmee: Everything for a Unique, Buzz-worthy Family Gathering

Posted on 09/ 1/11

Generations of family members gather from points near and far to reconnect and have a great time. - (More)
Maccini Chosen to Lead Kissimmee CVB

Posted on 07/11/11

Osceola County Commissioners today confirmed the selection of Shelley Maccini as the executive director to head up the tourism promotional efforts of its Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau. - (More)
Alumni All-Star Game

Posted on 07/ 6/11

Past Houston Astros stars return to Osceola County Stadium July 13. - (More)
2 Development Agreements Enhance Kissimmee's Travel Profile

Posted on 03/21/11

Osceola County Commissioners unanimously approved two agreements recently that will reinforce Kissimmee’s reputation among vacationers while also elevating the destination’s profile as a preferred choice among business and sports travelers. - (More)

RESORT TAX SIGNALS TDC BEGINNING
The first meeting of the Osceola County Tourist Development Council was held August 5, 1977 to help lobby for passage of a local option tourist development tax that would generate tourism promotional funds.

On November 8, 1977, the 2 percent bed tax passed a countywide referendum.  Osceola County was the first Florida County to pass it.  Motels, hotels and campgrounds within the county began collections in December of ’77. 

Through the years, the nine-member Tourist Development Council (TDC) appointed by the Board of County Commissioners has helped ensure effective use of the tourist development taxes.  Then, as now, the Tourist Development Council (TDC) has been an advocate for tourism promotion and development, advising the County Commission on the use of tourist tax revenues and helping the Kissimmee CVB frame up its annual budget and marketing plans.

The TDC is comprised of four tourism industry members, three elected officials and two non-tourism-related business representatives. 

TDC Board Members

George Chen
Formosa Gardens
Collector                                  		 Cheryl Grieb, TDC Chair  
Commissioner, Kissimmee City Commission
Elected Official
Brian Wong, TDC Vice Chair
Celebration Suites at Old Town
Collector		 Kent Bjorkland
All Star Vacations Homes
Collector
Ms. Maribeth Naughton-Bisienere
Vice President
Worldwide Food & Beverage
Collector		 Tom Griffin
Council Member City of St. Cloud
Elected Official
Chuck McLendon
Lanco & Harris Corp.
Non-Collector		 Michael Harford
Osceola County Board of County Commissioners
Elected Official
Guillermo “Bill” Hansen,
El Osceola Star Newspaper
Non-Collector