Volume 1, Issue 3 | 3rd Quarter 2024

In this Issue:

Florida Attractions 2024 Annual Conference Highlights • Florida Attractions Scholarship Foundation Update • Member Spotlights • 5 Questions w/ Board Member Kristen Stalker • Exclusive offers for Attractions

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

I am deeply honored to assume the role of Chair of the Florida Attractions Association Board of Directors for the next twelve months. I stand humbly on the shoulders of distinguished and passionate leaders who have held this position before me.


During our recent annual conference, I shared my commitment to fostering workplace engagement, which I define as the dedication, involvement, and enthusiasm employees bring to their roles and organizations. Research consistently shows that higher levels of engagement correlate with increased performance, productivity, retention, and overall well-being.


One effective approach to fostering engagement is identifying a need within our workplaces—or our Association—and utilizing our unique strengths to address it. Each of us possesses distinct abilities, and we thrive when given opportunities to apply these strengths meaningfully.


In our inaugural board meeting under my leadership, we dedicated time to exploring our individual and collective strengths. Over the coming year, we will harness these strengths to advance our strategic goals and empower every member of our Association to achieve excellence—our shared mission.


We have ambitious plans for FAA in the year ahead and are committed to inspiring your dedication, involvement, and enthusiasm to help us realize these goals.


Warm regards,






Dan Donovan

Chair, Florida Attractions Association

Sr. Director, Marketing & Sales Talent Orchestration

Universal Destinations & Experiences

News and Highlights from the 2024 Annual Conference

FAA Honors Three Outstanding Members


Our Annual Conference celebrated the contributions of three of the FAA’s many outstanding members in a long history of selfless dedication and service.

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FAA's Logo Refreshed for 75th Anniversary & Beyond


The Florida Attractions Association (FAA) marked its 75th anniversary with a strategic rebranding initiative to ensure its future relevance and impact. At the 2023 FAA Board Retreat, a Brand ID & Value Proposition Committee was formed to attract and retain the next generation of industry leaders.

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Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Honors FAA’s 75th


In recognition of the FAA’s 75th Anniversary, Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis issued an Official Proclamation to honor the historic milestone. The Proclamation was prominently displayed in the Networking Center during the 2024 Annual Conference. 

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Southwest Airlines Celebrates FAA’s 75th in BIG Way!


During the the finale of the 75th Anniversary Annual Conference, Southwest Airlines’ Senior Regional Manager of Corporate Responsibility, Alison Hoefler once again came with LUV to share.

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It's a Wrap! 2024 Annual Conference Wrap-up report is Here...


Three amazing days of networking, education and sharing at the World Equestrian Center for the FAA's 75th Anniversary Conference are rolled into this comprehensive report.

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Exclusive Offers from Associate Members

FAA Discount on Premium Branded Solutions

 

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Complimentary Construction Project Planning Session (valued at $1,000).


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Half off an AI Organizational Assessment for all FAA Members

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Member Spotlights

Attraction Spotlight

Everglades Alligator Farm

Homestead, FL


Everglades Alligator Farm stands as a revered institution dedicated to the preservation and conservation of alligators in their natural habitat.

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Associate Spotlight

New Vue Solutions


As a member of the Florida Attractions Association, New Vue Solutions has consistently demonstrated exemplary commitment to providing innovative and high-quality services within the tourism industry. 

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Your Florida Attractions Scholarship Foundation Update

2024 Scholarship Recipients


During the 2024 FAA Annual Conference, the Florida Attractions Scholarship Foundation (FASF) awarded four, $2000 scholarships to employees of FAA member businesses. Since its creation in 2014, the FASF has awarded $99,975 in scholarships and grants.

Scholarship Recipients

Florida Attractions Scholarship Foundation Awards Five Professional Development Grants


During the 2024 Annual Conference, the Florida Attractions Scholarship Foundation awarded five Professional development Grants to FAA Member businesses to assist in the funding of their internal staff development and training.

Grant Recipients

FAA & Industry Update

NEW FAA Events Coming this Fall!


Part of the strategic plan that came out of the Board of Directors Retreat last summer was revamping our programs and events to better serve our members. Since then, our Programing and Events Committee has been hard at work reading surveys, listening to feedback from our membership on current programming, hearing ideas for new programming and strategizing together on how to elevate your member experience.

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Bureau of Fair Rides | New Form | Affidavit of Compliance and Nondestructive Testing (NDT)


As a result of the extensive rulemaking process conducted by the Bureau of Fair Rides to conform with SB902 (2023), the new Affidavit of Compliance and Nondestructive Testing form has been adopted by rule and is effective July 1, 2024.

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FAA Board Member Focus: 5 Questions

Kristen Stalker, General Manager, Animal Kingdom Operations, Walt Disney World

1. How long have you been in the attractions industry?


19 Years


2. What is your favorite job you’ve had in the industry and why?


My Favorite role was being a part of the Opening Team of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Not only did it teach me project management, but it allowed me to learn more about Disney as a whole including a beloved set of characters in a whole new land. It truly transformed my life in the best of ways.

 

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