SWF Attractions Association installs new board ?
The Southwest Florida Attractions Association recently installed new board members at its annual dinner meeting at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Estero.??Candice Cocco, tourism group sales manager for the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau, will serve as president for its 2013-2014 term.??”This is a great organization that also delivers,” Cocco said. “We deliver revenue growth for our members and have a good time doing it. ‘Stay and play one more day,’ is the association’s motto.”??Other inductees for the term include vice president, Eric Graff, Southwest Florida Distributing, Publishing & Mailing; secretary, Patty Stallsmith, Broadway Palm; treasurer, Terry Simon, Fort Myers Miracle Baseball; membership director, Shelley Starner, Miromar Outlets.??The purpose of the Southwest Florida Attractions Association, with members in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties, is to promote the attractions industry in southwest Florida. Membership offers opportunities to network, attend trade shows and events, and learn the latest industry trends at monthly professional development workshops and social gatherings.??The next association event is the Collier County Tradeshow Cruise aboard the Naples Princess on June 19. Attendees will include tour operators, chamber employees, concierges, activity directors and other industry professionals. For more information visit www.swflattractions.com or call 415-7529.