Florida’s LGBTQ Tourism Convention & the Florida OutCoast Convention have announced this year’s recipients of the Florida Flamingo Awards. This prestigious recognition honors tourism leaders, LGBTQ organizations & marketing experts who exemplify allyship & inclusion. These leaders have created welcoming spaces for LGBTQ travelers, making significant strides in fostering a more inclusive world in these challenging times. Awards are based on visible engagement with our LGBTQ community, inclusive marketing efforts, feedback from LGBTQ community members & partnership experiences through OutCoast. The winners are: Flamazing Trailblazer Award: Richard Gray, Visit Lauderdale, Flamazing Ally Award: Georgia Turner, Visit West Volusia, Flamazing Creator Award: FabStayz in Partnership with Visit Tampa Bay, Flamazing Destination Award: The City of St Petersburg, Flamazing Event of the Year: Girls in Wonderland (Pandora Events), Flamazing Hospitality Award: The Sawmill, Flamazing Face of Pride Award: FayWhat?!, Flamazing Partnership Award: The Joy Ride (Previously The Smart Ride), Flamazing LGBTQ+ Experience Award: RHouse Wynwood & Lifetime Achievement Award: Alan Beck, Fun Travel Guides. The Flamboyance Award Reception takes place Monday August 12th from 4:30P to 8P at the Loews Coral Gables to celebrate the winners. Flamboyance tickets are $199 & include food, bar, entertainment & networking. Dress Code is come as you are but bonus points for wearing flamingo pink. Last April I talked with Flamazing Event of the Year winner Alison Burgos about the 23rd anniversary of Girls In Wonderland in Orlando, Florida in this exclusive audio interview. Girls In Wonderland was founded in 2000 by the trio Amy Alonso, Yesenia Leon & Burgos the women behind Pandora Events.
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