PBC Tourist Development Council April 2021 Board Book by Tourist Development Council PBC

Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council

Board Book

April 8, 2021

TDC BOARD MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET REVISED EFFECTIVE APRIL 8, 2021

(Seat) 01.14.21 02.11.21 03.11.21 04.08.21 05.13.21 06.10.21 07.08.21 08.12.21 09.09.21 10.14.21 11.10.21 12.09.21 (1) Commissioner Maria Sachs Chair (1/14/21)

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(4) Jim Bronstien Vice Chair(9/30/22) Appt(3/1/95) ReApp(9/18/18) Dis.3

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STAFF Verdenia C. Baker, County Administrator Denise Coffman, Deputy County Attorney Dave Lawrence, Culture George Linley, Sports Chuck Elderd, Film & TV Jorge Pesquera, Discover Deborah Drum, ERM Dave Anderson, PBCCC Vincent McPhail, PBCCC Glenn Jergensen, TDC Ernie Pena-Roque, TDC Joan Hutchinson, TDC

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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL APRIL 8, 2021 – 9:00 A.M. Dave Burke Boardroom 2195 Southern Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida AGENDA 1.

ROLL CALL

MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS*

MOTION TO APPROVE FEBRUARY 14th TDC MEETING MINUTES*

MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE CONSENT ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2021 MARKETING AGENCIES REPORTING A. DTPB ACTIVITY REPORT* B. CULTURAL COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORT* C. SPORTS COMMISSION ACTIVITY REPORT* D. FILM & TV MONTHLY NEWSLETTER* E. FILM & TV PRODUCTION REPORT* F. PALM BEACHES TELEVISION PRODUCTION HISTORY* PBC CONVENTION CENTER OPERATING REPORTS G. CONVENTION CENTER INCOME STATEMENT & FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYSIS COMPARED TO BUDGET & PRIOR YEAR* H. CONVENTION CENTER MARKETING UPDATE* I. CONVENTION CENTER “PACE” REVENUE REPORT* OTHER TDC SUPPORTED AGENCY/DEPARTMENTS REPORTS J. ERM PROJECT STATUS REPORT* K. PBI TRAFFIC REPORT* L. CONTRACT TRACKING REPORT*

OLD BUSINESS – DISCUSSION ITEMS A.

B. C. D. E.

TDC TOURISM PERFORMANCE METRICS 1. TDC DASHBOARD CURRENT MONTH & FY2020* a. Discover Hotel Performance Dashboard* b. Bed Tax Collections* c. Report Out Metrics* PBI UPDATE – LAURA BEEBE (By Phone) LEGISLATIVE UPDATE STATUS* Motion to Approve: 1 YEAR Contract Ext.- Spectra F&B PBCCC CHECKPOINT #12 FEBRUARY 2021 COLLECTED MARCH 2021* 1

NEW BUSINESS – DISCUSSION ITEMS A.

Proclamation for National Tourism Day by Commissioner Sachs

ERM 1. Two Minute Update- Deb Drum (By Phone)

SPORTS COMMISSION 1. Motion to approve the Cat. “G” Grant Agreements*:

Grant

Amount

Room Nights

1 South Florida Collegiate Baseball League (June 3-July 26, 2021) – Miller Park, Spanish River High School, Palm Beach Gardens High School, Dick Brown Park, Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, West Boynton District Park, Santaluces Athletic Complex $12,500

2,002

$10,000 Up to $100,00 (based on venue/operational costs, not held to room nights)

1,200

2 ClubCorp Champions Classic (October 9-17, 2021) – PGA National Resort & Spa - NEW

World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Baseball Americas Olympic Qualifier May 31-June 5, 2021 Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

4,030 Totals

$122,500

7132

2. Two Minute Update- George Linley D.

DISCOVER 1. Briefing on New Campaign- The Original, The One, The Only - The Palm Beaches 2. Two Minute Update- Jorge Pesquera

CULTURAL COUNCIL 1. Two Minute Update- Dave Lawrence

FILM & TV 1. Preview of PBTV Art Adventures of the Palm Beaches- 1 minute Video 2. Two Minute Update- Chuck Elderd 2

CONVENTION CENTER 1. Spectra Venue Management a. Two Minute Update- Dave Anderson 2. Spectra Hospitality a. Two Minute Update- Vincent McPhail

BOARD COMMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT Next Meeting will be May 13, 2021 at the PBC Convention Center Agenda Highlights: Anne Gannon Tax Collector Agency Audit Approvals by the TDC Board Proclamation for Judy Mitchell Retired President of the Kravis Center *Attachment included.

Tdc/tdcmtgs2021/Agenda.04.08.2021

DATE:

April 2, 2021

TO:

Commissioner Maria Sachs, TDC Chair, and all TDC Board Members

FROM:

Glenn P. Jergensen, Executive Director Tourist Development Council

SUBJECT:

Thursday, April 8, 2021 TDC BOARD MEETING

The Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council will meet on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in the Dave Burke Board Room at 2195 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach. Our entrance is immediately off the west side of the central parking area. The subject board meeting packet is enclosed. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. If you have any questions regarding this information, please give us a call at 233-3130.

I. GJ/JH Enclosure cc:

Verdenia C. Baker, County Administrator Denise Coffman, Deputy County Attorney Chuck Elderd, FTC George Linley, Sports Commission Dave Lawrence, Cultural Council Deborah Drum, ERM Jorge Pesquera, Discover David Anderson, Convention Center / Spectra Venue Management Vincent McPhail, Convention Center/Spectra Food and Hospitality Jodi Cross, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Regional Sales Manager (Agenda) Joan Hutchinson, TDC Ernie Pena-Roque, TDC

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Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council 2195 Southern Boulevard, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 D-(561) 233-3130 D-FACSIMILE (561) 233-3113

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FEBRUARY 11, 2021 – 9:00 A.M. MINUTES 1.

ROLL CALL Commissioner Maria Sachs, Chair Jim Bronstien, Vice-Chair Jim Mostad Commissioner Kelly Shoaf Jeffrey Mayers Don Dufresne Commissioner Christina Romelus/Phone Davicka Thompson

Absent Seat 5 Vacant

Staff Verdenia C. Baker, County Administrator Denise Coffman, County Deputy Attorney/Phone Glenn Jergensen, TDC Joan Hutchinson, TDC Ernie Pena-Roque, TDC Patricia Ramirez, TDC Dave Lawrence, Cultural Council George Linley, Sports Commission Jorge Pesquera, Discover The Palm Beaches Kelly Cavers, Discover The Palm Beaches Nick Parks, Discover The Palm Beaches Chuck Elderd, Film & TV Commission Deborah Drum, ERM Dave Anderson, Convention Center/Spectra Venue Management Laura Beebe, Airports Other Mike Bauer, Jupiter Stadium Ltd/Phone Jodi Cross, FRLA /Phone Mami Kisner/Phone Dean Turney/Phone

Commissioner Maria Sachs called the meeting to order at 9:03 A.M. 2.

MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

3. 1

Motion to approve Agenda Addition and Deletions is made by James Bronstien and seconded by Davicka Thompson. Motion carries 7-0 with seat 5 vacant and Commissioner Christina Romelus on phone. 3.

MOTION TO APPROVE JANUARY 14th TDC MEETING MINUTES* Motion to approve January 14th TDC Meeting Minutes is made by James Bronstien and seconded by Commissioner Kelly Shoaf. Motion carries 7-0 with seat 5 vacant and Commissioner Christina Romelus on phone.

MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE CONSENT ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 2021 MARKETING AGENCIES REPORTING A. DTPB ACTIVITY REPORT* B. CULTURAL COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORT* C. SPORTS COMMISSION ACTIVITY REPORT* D. FILM & TV MONTHLY NEWSLETTER* E. FILM & TV PRODUCTION REPORT* PBC CONVENTION CENTER OPERATING REPORTS F. CONVENTION CENTER INCOME STATEMENT & FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYSIS COMPARED TO BUDGET & PRIOR YEAR* G. CONVENTION CENTER MARKETING UPDATE* H. CONVENTION CENTER “PACE” REVENUE REPORT* OTHER TDC SUPPORTED AGENCY/DEPARTMENTS REPORTS I. ERM PROJECT STATUS REPORT* J. PBI TRAFFIC REPORT* K. CONTRACT TRACKING REPORT* L. AGENCIES QUARTERLY REPORT FOR 12/31/20* M. SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE REPORT (SBE) FOR 9/30/20* Motion to Receive and Files Consent Items for February 2021 is made by Jim Bronstien and seconded by Commissioner Kelly Shoaf. Motion carries 7-0 with seat 5 vacant and Commissioner Christina Romelus on phone.

OLD BUSINESS – DISCUSSION ITEMS A.

TDC TOURISM PERFORMANCE METRICS 1. TDC DASHBOARD CURRENT MONTH & FY2020* a. Discover Hotel Performance Dashboard* b. Bed Tax Collections* c. Report Out Metrics*

Jergensen

Bed Tax Collection – For the month of December 2020 collected in January 2021 was at $3.8M compared to the same month last year at $6.1M with a (38%) decrease. Forecast FY21 at $3.8M, was equal to, and actuals were 55% higher than prior month. December Tax Exempt rental receipts of $2.5M, were down (38%) from prior December. FYTD’21 Collections were at $10.2M, lower than last fiscal year’s $16M by (36%) reflecting the FYQ1 slower recovery from COVID-19. Fiscal Year To Date collections at $10.2M are pacing at the revised forecast. The Rooms sold for December were 281,177 or (31%) lower than the previous year. Rooms available for December at 553,590, 2.9% higher than last year. Hotel Rooms Active in the County 17,890 exceeded our March 2020 peak of 17,602. Occupancy for December 2020 was 50.7%, down (33%) over Prior Year. Occupancy for December 2019 was 76.1%. Occupancy December CYTD was 46.1%, down (36%) over prior year. Average daily rate for December was at $184.00, (14%) lower than previous year, CYTD up (0.9%). The Revenue/Available Room for December was at $93.34 lower by (43%), CYTD decrease (37%). Hotel Room Net sales FY21 Year over Year-December decreased (41%) at $49.3M. Non-hotel room sales FY21 Year over Year December increased 4% at $17.2M. Hotel Room Net Sales FY21 decreased by (39%) at $138.3M. Non-Hotel Room Sales FY21 increased by 8% at $40.1M. FYTD 2021 Taxable Revenues Fiscal Year decreased (32%) at $178.4M. Airport activities for the month of December 2020, 270,867 passengers (63%) lower than the same December 2019 and Total Estimated Seat Capacity was down (41%) lower than last year with 528,801 seats. PBI Passengers from 12 month rolling average went down (55%) to 3,085,200 over last year. Leisure & Hospitality Employment for December at 76,600 decreased (18%) over the same month in 2019. Accommodations Employment down (53%) at 5,400 employees. F&B was down (17%) at 49,900 employees. Arts & Entertainment employment down (3%) at 21,300 employees. Total Palm Beach County Private Employment (excluding Government & Hospitality) was 405,500 down (3.5%) year over year. B.

PBI UPDATE – LAURA BEEBE (By Phone)

Beebe General aviation is up with an increase of private flights. We expect March traffic to be up over February. The BCC approved airport testing services for airline personnel and ticketed passengers. C.

CHECKPOINT #10 DECEMBER 2020 COLLECTED JANUARY 2021* 3

Jergensen Forecast for 2021 is $37M with December at $3.8M. Non-Hotel revenue was up in December by 4.1% at $1M. It is expected that non-hotel revenue for the year will be at $6.3M. Anne Gannon has agreed to attend our May meeting to give an update on collections. Dufresne The Equestrian season is expected to be robust this year and people are expected to stay through April. Mostad The SunSentinel reported that President Biden is considering travel restrictions including to Florida. This media alone will affect demand negatively. The demand for future travel is currently up, with bookings coming in for Q4 and beyond. Sachs Once we know more detail about the restrictions and we deem it to be appropriate we can draft a letter to our legislators and Visit Florida to express our concerns. Baker Our lobbyists will be working on this. D.

FY2021 FORECAST/2022 BUDGET PLANNING UPDATE*

Jergensen Presented a forecast plan. The early plan for 2022 is that we will see 20% growth over 2021. Mayers Asked if we have protocols in place to allow for the return of sporting events. Jergensen Reported that the ballparks are working on getting GBAC certified. And that $80,000 was spent to have hotels, cultural organizations, and related businesses certified. Linley

Added that the events which have returned do have safety protocols in place, capping the number of attendees, requiring masks, adding wash stations, and reminding attendees to social distance. We are looking to have a couple of big events return in 2022. Motion to approve direction as presented was made by Don Dufresne and seconded by Jim Mostad. Motion passes 7-0 with Seat 5 vacant and Commissioner Christina Romelus on phone. E.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION UPDATES FROM AGENCIES

Pesquera/Discover Discover has added a yearly performance goal of Championing Equity and Diversity. Lomrantz Discover has added training programs in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). This sixsession training is being conducted through Destinations International. We have also hired a consultant to assess our policies and media content. We have added a landing page to our website and created a blog on accessibility. A task force has been created to continually assess content and recruitment. Thompson Asked if there are metrics to measure progress. Pesquera Reported that Destinations International has some and he will look into incorporating them into the Discover plan. Lawrence/Cultural Council The Cultural Council has created an equity statement to guide us in all aspects of our work. We have formed a committee to set strategies and goals to expand equity throughout the cultural sector. This spring we will be hosting a Cultural Summit focusing on equity and accessibility. Currently, the gallery show is “Karibu” which features local African American artists. We are working to make our committees and grant panels more diverse. Linley/Sports The Sports Commission is focusing on training, education, marketing, and promotions. We are looking to attract more diverse events as well as increasing diversity on our boards and staff. Barry University has been contracted to conduct two training classes and a consultant has been secured to look at policies and to coach employees. 5

Elderd/Film Film has an equity committee chaired by Mami Kisner. The Student Showcase will have a broader release and a message to reach a more diverse audience and PBTV will highlight new stories emphasizing diversity. Dave Anderson/Convention Center The Spectra Management company has created a diversity council and hired a Chief Diversity Officer to guide the company and our venues toward a more inclusive environment. They have also launched Spectra Women’s Network and Spectra Pride Newsletter. These forums allow employees to speak openly and discuss issues as well as resolutions to issues. Here in Palm Beach County in cooperation with Tanya Johnson, we are hosting Matchmakers, an event which pairs small and minority owned businesses with larger businesses to help them access more opportunities for work. We are also working with FAU on educating young people of color about the hospitality industry and opportunities for hospitality careers. 6.

NEW BUSINESS – DISCUSSION ITEMS A.

ERM 1. Two Minute Update- Deb Drum

Drum Dredging is wrapping up in Juno and about to begin at the Jupiter Inlet. Manatees are congregating further inland as the weather cools. We are continuing with our virtual classrooms and highlighting natural areas. Our 30- minute film “Hidden Wild” is getting very good feedback and will air shortly. B.

SPORTS COMMISSION 1. Motion to approve the Cat. “G” Grant Agreements*: Grant

Amount

a. Delray Beach ITF Championships (April 22-30,

2021) – Delray Beach Tennis Center, Delray Swim & Tennis Club b. Palm Beaches Spartan Sprint Weekend (April 24-25, 2021) – Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park c. Prospect Select Baseball Palm Beach Classic (June 814, 2021) – Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Santaluces Athletic Complex d. First Responder Games (June 8-20, 2021) – Various Palm Beach County Facilities

$4,000 $15,000

$25,000 $12,500 6

e. Perfect Game Ultimate Baseball Championship/13U WWBA Championship (June 22-25, 2021 & July 3-7, 2021) – Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium - NEW f. Cal Ripken Baseball Rookie State Championship (June 24-27, 2021) – Gardens Park g. Perfect Game Florida Endless Summer Classic (July 8-12, 2021) – Ballpark of the Palm Beaches h. Prospect Select Baseball The Wave Invitational (July 17-21, 2021) – Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

Totals

$50,000 $6,000 $4,000 $6,000 $122,500

Motion to approve Cat. “G” Grant Agreements Item No. 6.B. – 1.a. – h. is made by Don Dufresne and seconded by Jim Mostad. Motion carries 7-0 with Seat 5 vacant and Commissioner Christina Romelus on phone. 2. Two Minute Update- George Linley Linley June 8 – 20, we will be hosting the First Responder Games, this is a nice event in that all first responders participating will have been vaccinated. We are looking toward some event recovery in February and March, with a soccer training camp, Tim Rand Gymnastics, the Honda Classic and Spring Training. We are hoping to entice an Olympic Baseball Qualifier which will take place this spring. Equestrian Sports are going strong and WEF is hosting Equine Olympic Qualifiers. Mayers Asked about measurements looking at the pace of recovery. Pesquera Discover is working on a measurement tool and will report more on that at a later date. Baker Informed the council that sports grants are re quired to include safety plans when applying so that we can be proactive about setting standards. C.

DISCOVER 1. Two Minute Update- Jorge Pesquera

Pesquera Leads are up 15% over January. We are seeing group business booking 12 – 18 months out. As we do promotions, we are advertising safety protocols and mask mandates. 7

Discover staff will be meeting with trade representatives February 8-12. April 8 is Global Meeting Day D.

CULTURAL COUNCIL 1. Two Minute Update- Dave Lawrence

Lawrence We are getting ready for spring and rolling out our Shades of Culture campaign, beginning with ArtiGras and Spring Training. We sent cultural care packages to our legislators in Tallahassee and have received good feedback. These packages emphasize the importance of cultural tourism. a. Motion to Approve Push, Inc. extension due to COVID-19* Motion to approve Push, Inc. extension due to COVID-19 is made by Don Dufresne and seconded by Commissioner Kelly Shoaf. Motion carries 7-0 with Seat 5 vacant and Commissioner Christina Romelus on phone. E.

FILM & TV 1. Two Minute Update- Chuck Elderd

Elderd We are putting together a year end productivity report. Facebook watch parties are growing. Upcoming shows will air Hidden Wild, the Honda Classic, and medical tourism in Palm Beach County. F.

CONVENTION CENTER 1. Spectra Venue Management a. Two Minute Update- Dave Anderson

Anderson The Home Show is this weekend, Friday – Sunday. Chenney Brothers is back this month and will be back again in April. The Palm Beach Art and Antiques show is covering 45,000 square feet of space to allow for social distancing and we are looking forward to seeing this event return. 2.

Spectra Hospitality a. Two Minute Update- Vincent McPhail – absent, no report

BOARD COMMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 11:21 A. M. There is NO meeting scheduled in March. Next Meeting will be April 8, 2021. *Attachment included.

Tdc/tdcmtgs2021/Minutes.02.11.2021

4. CONSENT ITEMS

TO:

Glenn Jergensen, Executive Director - TDC

FROM:

Jorge Pesquera, President/CEO

DATE:

March 31, 2021

RE:

Discover The Palm Beaches Monthly Activity Report March 2021

The following is a summary of TDC Performance measures for the month of February 2021. This report demonstrates trends relative to owned visitor digital footprint, advertising impressions, social media engagement, and booked room nights for the Month of March. February Hotel Performance      

Total room inventory is 1.6% higher than last year, at 18,003. The Palm Beaches ranks 5th in room inventory growth in Florida. The number of room nights sold in was 316,000, selling 22,000 more than January.  The Palm Beaches has 4.2% share of room nights sold in Florida, down from 4.3% in January Occupancy ended the month at 62.8% up from 52.7% in January th th  The Palm Beaches ranks 8 down from 7 last month. The average daily rate (ADR) was $225 up from $190 in January, down 19% from a year ago.  Luxury commands a premium (+24%) while other chain scales are discounting (-33%), year-over-year. RevPAR was $141 up $41 from January, -42% year-over-year Room night revenue was down 41%, generating $71.1 million (+$15.2 million from January).

February Shared Lodging Performance      

Total listings on the shared lodging platforms was down 18% to 2,553 from 2020 Booked listings was down 27% to 2,046 Occupancy remained at 75%, due to reduced inventory Total room nights sold (listings nights multiplied by rooms per listing) was 65,000 down 37% ADR was up 5.8% to $283 (per listing) and $135 (per room equivalent) Overall revenue was down 34%, generating $8.7 million.

February Total Lodging Performance

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Total lodging nights sold was 381,000 up 18,000 from January Total lodging room night revenue was $79.9 million up $15.1 million from last month Bed tax revenue is projected to be around $4.7 million

February CYTD Performance  Occupancy  Hotels 57.5% down 30%  Shared lodging 67.6% down 1.2%  Total 58.3% down 28% 

ADR   

Hotels $208 down 19% Shared lodging $278 down 7% Total $215 down 16%

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Room Nights Sold  Hotels 610,000 down 28%  Shared lodging 134,000 down 32%  Total 744,000 down 30%

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Room Night Revenue  Hotels $127 million down 42%  Shared lodging $17.7 million down 28%  Total $144.7 million down 41%

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Performance Measures ................................................................................................................................... 3 Marketing Advertising/Paid Media.................................................................................................................................... 4 Owned Views Digital Footprint ...................................................................................................................... 4 Consumer & Travel Industry Database ......................................................................................................... 5 Public Relations - Earned Media Impressions............................................................................................. 5 Public Relations - Social Media Engagement.............................................................................................. 6 Group Sales Booked Room nights Hotel Lead program .................................................................................................... 7 Group Level Booked Room Nights (CC Shared)........................................................................................... 7 Citywide Actualized FY Room Nights for Convention Center (Shared).................................................... 8 Destination Review ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Site Participation ............................................................................................................................................... 9 Research Reports ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Data Dictionary ................................................................................................................................................... 20

Performance Measures - TDC FISCAL YEAR 2019 - 2020 PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Advertising Impressions Owned Views Digital Footprint

Target

Year End Target

Actual

679,250,000 335,048,514 400,000,000

Current Month MARCH

% of Annual Target

YTD

48,964,792

586,936,055

12,000,000

16,262,152

11,000,000

1,493,113

10,755,616

394,145

401,911

400,000

259

403,978

212,180,000 257,442,997 150,000,000

7,827,588

141,340,013

Consumer & Travel Industry Database increase Earned Media Impressions

FISCAL YEAR 2020 - 2021

146.7%

97.8%

101.0%

94.2%

1,522,500

1,899,202

1,200,000

378,974

1,533,338

160,000

104,125

90,000

4,735

36,079

40.1%

Group Level Booked Room Nights (CC Shared)

53,000

38,920

30,000

2,244

9,727

32.4%

Group Level Actual FY Room Nights for CC Shared

35,000

25,029

20,000

4,765

23.8%

Destination Reviews

34.5%

Destination Site Participation

41.4%

Social Engagement

Booked Room Nights - Hotel lead Program

*Excludes Legacy accounts.

**Minor deviation in production results after year end may occur based on change (increase/decrease) request in room block.

D T P B OBJECTIVES

2020 - 2021

Leisure /Consumer – Increase Consumer and Travel Industry database to 400,000 –

Generate 11,000,000 in Owned Views Digital Footprint

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Generate 1,200,000 Social Engagements

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Generate 400,000,000 Advertising Impressions

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Generate 150,000,000 Earned Media Impressions

Meetings & Conventions – Book 90,000 DTPB only room nights (Hotel Meetings Leads)

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Generate 30,000 Group Level Booked Room Nights Convention Center Shared

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Generate 20,000 Group Level Actual FY Room Night for Convention Center Shared

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Generate 55 participants in Destination Reviews

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Generate 70 Destination Site Participants

127.8%

DATA DICTIONARY Term

Definition

Actualized Room Nights

Room night pickup from contracted groups, under the contract block, receiving incentive dollars

Advertising Impressions

Impressions refer to the amount of views an ad receives by consumers.

Average Daily Rate (ADR)

Room revenue divided by rooms sold, displayed as the average rental rate for a single room.

Booked Room Nights

The number of room nights contracted by DTPB between a meeting planner and a hotel.

Consumer & Travel Industry Represents number of contacts in the DTPB electronic database Database as of a certain date. Includes: consumers, meeting planners, travel agents, tour/receptive operators, partners, members, vendors. Destination Review An invited Group of targeted and qualified, Meeting/Convention Professionals or Travel Trade Travel Influencers who have expressed interest and delivered an RFP for our consideration, and are brought to the destination to experience Palm Beaches visitation assets pertinent to theirs or their clients goals and interests, with the intent to influence their meetings and travel decisions to our Destination. Digital Media Online advertising such as web banners, mobile, email, social media, search, etc. DTPB

Discover The Palm Beaches

Earned Media Impressions

Publicity gained through promotional efforts other than paid media advertising, which refers to publicity gained through advertising, Impressions refer to the amount of views an ad receives by consumers.

Fiscal Year (October 1 to September 30)

FYTD

Fiscal Year-to-Date. Measures are calculated using the sum of the values from October 1 of the given fiscal year.

Groups Services

Groups that DTPB has serviced and that are travelling in the month Rooms sold divided by rooms available multiplied by 100. Occupancy is always expressed as a percentage of rooms

Occupancy (Occ) Paid Media

Advertising and media coverage that has been payed to be distributed

Paid Website Traffic

Marketing initiatives, such as pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, which focuses on driving traffic to a website

Percent Change

Amount of growth - up, flat, or down - this period versus same period last year (month or year-to-date). Calculated as

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DATA DICTIONARY Term

Definition

RevPAR Room revenue divided by rooms available. (Revenue Per Available Room) Rooms Sold

The number of rooms nights sold or rented (excludes complimentary rooms).

Sessions (formerly visitors)

Total number of visits to the DTPB website and micro-sites (one individual may visit www.ThePalmBeaches.com 3 times which would result in 3 sessions).

Site Participation

Personalized and customized Individual visits to the Destination by either Meeting/Convention or Travel Trade planning professionals brought to the Palm Beaches to experience Palm Beaches visitation assets pertinent to theirs or their clients goals and interests, with the intent to influence their meetings and travel decisions to our Destination.

Social Media Engagement

Actions from fans/followers of DTPB through sharing, commenting, tweeting, pinning, liking, and watch content on DTPB social media outlets.

Traditional Media

Traditional media includes: Print, Broadcast (Radio/ Television), Out-of-Home (Billboards, Public Transit, etc.)

Twelve Month Moving Average Calculated using the sum of the values of the given month and of the preceding eleven months.

Unique Users/Visitors

Represents the number of individuals (now called also: new users) to the DTPB website and micro-sites (one individual may visit www.ThePalmBeaches.com 3 times which would result in 1 unique visitor).

YOY

Year over Year A method of evaluating two or more measured events to compare the results at one time period with those from another time period (or series of time periods), on an annualized basis.

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March 2021 PERFORMANCE DASHBOARD FY 2020 Performance Indicator

Goal

PR Impressions

FY 2021 Actual

1,200,000,000 2,944,891,532

Website Sessions

FY Goal (Post-COVID)

Current Month4

FYTD

% to Goal

2,400,000,000

292,627,411

2,447,172,015

102%

530,000

402,268

580,000

63,532

425,411

73%

35,000

34,129

37,500

35,288

34%1

Facebook

13,700

13,455

14,700

14,050

48%1

Instagram

9,000

8,581

10,400

9,180

33%1

12,300

12,093

12,400

12,058

-11%1

27,000

22,857

32,000

26,391

39%1

Cultural Concierge Program Leads2

1,000

753

1,000

113

461

46%

Visitors to the Cultural Council3

12,500

5,206

6,000

561

1,521

25%

Partner Referrals

50,000

40,695

40,000

5,194

30,039

75%

58%

Social Media Followers (Total)

Twitter

Tourism Email Subscribers

Co-op Packages

Bolded items indicate TDC-designated performance indicators for FY21

In order to provide accurate pacing, percentage to goal for social media followers and email subscribers is calculated by dividing new followers/subscribers gained FYTD by the difference between the FY goal and the total at the beginning of FY. 2 Offline leads are reported quarterly. 3 The Cultural Council building reopened to the public on December 1, 2020. 3 Early report deadline; metrics reported 3/30/21. 1

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HIGHLIGHTS ADVERTISING The Council’s Spring Training campaign wrapped up in March, with the focus shifting toward preparation for MOSAIC into April. The annual shoulder-season “culture month” campaign returns in May, highlighting deals, offers, events, and activities at cultural destinations throughout the county. Offers are currently being collected, and work has begun for marketing efforts that will ramp up mid-April, including digital and print advertising, sweepstakes, influencer programs, FAM trips, and other media outreach.

PR & SOCIAL MEDIA Spring Training Influencer Program: The Council worked with its PR agency to contract local social media influencer Alyson Seligman (@themodernsavvy; 20.3k followers) to capture content to post throughout February and early March, highlighting family-friendly cultural experiences to enjoy during Spring Training. Alyson visited the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, the Norton Museum of Art, and the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium, and posts targeted audiences in Houston, St. Louis, Washington, D.C., and Palm Beach County. Results from the campaign include 231,009 impressions and 500-600 views per Instagram Story. Departures Instagram Takeover: The Council secured a social media opportunity with Miami art consultant/influencer Ellie Hayworth, who partnered with Departures magazine on an Instagram takeover highlighting must-see galleries in The Palm Beaches. The Council shared information about the destination’s arts & culture scene and arranged for Ellie to visit the Council's headquarters in Lake Worth Beach. The content published on Departures' Instagram Stories on Monday, March 29.

FEATURED PRESS COVERAGE • • • •

March 3, Palm Beach Daily News: Cultural Council exhibit features artist who finds island an inspiration in black and white March 9, Globe Newswire: Enjoy an Elevated Spring Break in The Palm Beaches March 10, WPTV, also syndicated on Yahoo.com: Lake Park artist to host community conversation this weekend (featuring an art lecture at the Council; part of the "Karibu" exhibition) March 29, Boca Magazine: Cultural Council’s Biennial Exhibit Explores the Best of Palm Beach County Art

ADVOCACY The Council participated in virtual Palm Beach County Days (Mar. 2-5) and Art & Culture week (Mar. 8-12). As part of this effort, the Council organized the Palm Beach County Chalk Walk, raising awareness for critical arts funding during the Florida Legislative Session. The initiative occurred on Tuesday, March 9, encouraging cultural organizations, artists, and the community to create chalk drawings and tag the Council and the Florida Cultural Alliance on social media. During Arts Week, the Council also shared arts advocacy messages on social media -- calling attention to Palm Beach County's cultural sector and its economic impact, the importance of arts education, and more. Additionally, the Council encouraged cultural leaders and board members to reach out to the PBC Delegation to advocate against the expansion of Tourist Development Taxes (TDT) usage. Item 4B - Page 2

HIGHLIGHTS AGENCY COLLABORATION Film & Television Commission (FTC): The Cultural Council assisted in production (with FTC and Megastar Publishing) on episode 4 of Art Adventures of The Palm Beaches. Segments were filmed in March at county cultural organizations including Mounts Botanical Garden, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, and the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Post-production on the episode will commence in April.

CULTURAL CONCIERGE PROGRAM • • • • • • • • • • • •

Served on the Riviera Beach Tourism Task Force and Marketing Committee, reviewed recommendations, shared suggested edits/additions Attended the Riviera Beach CRA’s Artist Showcase and panel discussion for Women’s History Month at the Riviera Beach Marina Village Event Center Served as guest speaker. Topic: “How to Be A Local Tourist” for Leadership Palm Beach County’s monthly Lunch & Learn, and for Compass Community Center’s Coffee Klatch meeting Updated art&culture magazine hotel distribution list for Spring/Summer edition, adding three new properties Created concept and budget for MOSAIC pop-up activations in May, working with Riviera Beach CRA and City of Boynton Beach to promote their key tourism destinations. Hired talent, conducted preliminary site visits; drafted a memorandum of understanding Solicited and collected offers for MOSAIC 2021; provided an update during the Marketing Meeting of the Minds; began compiling MOSAIC distribution partner list (hotels and VICs) Produced and distributed three editions of Hot Tickets: Weekly Recommendations from the Cultural Concierge (March 2, 16, and 30) Assisted in hiring of musical entertainer for upcoming Incentives Research Foundation reception Delivered printed WPB Art & Cultural Venues maps to new WPB Adventure Center, Hilton WPB, Hyatt Place WPB and The Canopy WPB Provided cultural enhancement recommendations and service to Society for Marine Mammology for conference in December 2021; connected with Public Art directors from WPB and PBC regarding Whaling Wall mural idea Provided writer Skye Sherman with info on historic monuments and markers in WPB and PB for WPB DDA Installed Tradeshow Sunglasses in the lobby of the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island (see photo) to remain through May 2020; also delivered printed WPB Art & Cultural Venues Maps, Cultural Guides to The Palm Beaches, and pool floats

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TDC Board Monthly Report April 2021

PALM BEACH COUNTY SPORTS COMMISSON Fiscal Year 21, Quarter 2, Event Report The Palm Beach County Sports Commission’s event portfolio for FY 21, Quarter 2 (October 1, 2020 – March 30, 2021) consists of 78 active events, creating a projected room night output 100,430. Unfortunately, 42 events were canceled or relocated to another destination, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, during the first two quarters of FY 21. The loss of these 42 events eliminated 49,623 booked room nights. Out of the 78 active events that took place through the first two quarters of FY 21, a total of 23 events were impacted by significant constrains imposed by Covid-19 protocols, resulting in an estimated reduction of 42,991 room nights. The Sports Commission continues to work with event organizers in developing safety protocols and procedures, which will allow sports events to be hosted in a responsible manner. This effort is allowing for the careful recovery of sports events and tourism products as we progress through the remainder of this fiscal year. Sports Commission Active Events, FY 21, Q2: • 78 events • 100,430 projected room nights Sports Commission Lost Business, FY 21, Q1 (Due to Covid-19) • 42 events canceled or relocated. • 49,623 booked room nights eliminated. Sports Commission FY 20, Q2 Lost Business due to Covid-19 restrictions • 23 events were impacted by Covid-19 restrictions. • 42,991 room nights lost due to the impact created by Covid-19 restrictions. Sports Commission FY 20, Q2 event production (for comparison) • 90 events activated. • 214,751 room nights reported.

Palm Beach County Sports Commission Event Report, FY 21, Quarter 2 (October 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021) Venue

Type of Event (rebook, new, repeat)

Number of Participants

Room Nights

Restricted Event due to Covid-19

Loss Room Nights from Restriction 356

Event Name

Sport

Blue Line Hockey - Columbus Day Discovery Showdown

Ice Hockey

October 8 - 11, 2020

Palm Beach Ice Works & Palm Beach Skate Zone

Repeat

1,800

866

Yes

Florida State Golf Association Mid-Amateur Championship

Golf

October 9 - 11, 2020

Mayacoo Lakes Country Club

Repeat

144

123

United States Tennis Association (USTA) - FL Bobby Curtis Sectional Championships

Tennis

October 10 -12, 2020

Delray Beach Tennis Center, Delray Swim and Tennis Club, & Boca Lago Country Club

Repeat

128

Yes

363

Okeeheelee Halloween Slam

Baseball

October 22 -25, 2020

Lake Lytal Park & Okeeheelee Park

Repeat

800

N/A

Yes

317

NPC Ultimate Grand Prix

Fitness

October 24, 2020

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boca Raton

Repeat

250

166

TimberTech Championship (PGA Tour Championship)

Golf

October 27 - November 1, 2020

Old Course at Broken Sound Club

Repeat

150

1,496

Restricted

Monster Mash Lax Clash

Lacrosse

October 30 - November 1, 2020

Dyer Park & Lake Lytal Park

Repeat

800

173

Yamaha Champions Riding School

Motorsports

November 3-4, 2020

Palm Beach International Raceway

New

Men's Senior Baseball League Fall Classic

Baseball

November 7-21, 2020

FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches & Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

Repeat

800

2,993

Yes

South Florida Collegiate Baseball Fall League

Baseball

November 7 December 14, 2020

Miller Park, Delray Beach

New

200

1,314

The First Tee’s Palm Beach County High School Golf Championships

Golf

November 11-12, 2021

Wellington National Golf Club

New

N/A

Optimist International Tournament of Champions

Golf

November 14 - 15, 2020

PGA National Resort & Spa

New

160

262

Florida Motorcycle Road Racing Association (FMRRA) Series

Motorsports

Palm Beach International Raceway

Repeat

500

280

Sun Conference Women's Soccer Tournament

Soccer

November 14-17, 2020

Keiser University

New

100

Sun Conference Men's Soccer Championships

Soccer

November 17-20, 2020

Keiser University

New

110

120

American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Evian International & Senior Showcase

Golf

November 20 - 22, 2020

PGA National Resort & Spa

New

144

387

Event Dates

November 14, 2020 May 23, 2021

N/A

3,191

Palm Beach County Sports Commission Event Report, FY 21, Quarter 2 (October 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021) Venue

Type of Event (rebook, new, repeat)

Number of Participants

Room Nights

Restricted Event due to Covid-19

Loss Room Nights from Restriction

PGA National Resort & Spa

Repeat

206

865

Yes

144

Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Repeat

1,825

13,535

Event Name

Sport

American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Rolex Tournament of Champions

Golf

Equestrian Holiday & Horses Circuit

Equestrian

November 24, 2020 January 1, 2021

Blue Line Hockey - Turkey Tussle

Ice Hockey

November 27 - 29, 2020

Palm Beach Ice Works & Palm Beach Skate Zone

New

1,800

Yes

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Palm Beach Holiday Junior Open

Golf

November 28 - 29, 2020

Palm Beach National Golf and Country Club

Repeat

CFP National Championship Game Host Committee Golf Tournament

Golf

December 4, 2020

Osprey Point Golf Course

New

212

N/A

USSSA Fastpitch Softball - Santa Slam

Fastpitch Softball

December 5 - 6, 2020

Okeeheelee Park, John Prince Park, Lake Charleston Park, & Seminole Palms Park

Repeat

1,200

Rize of Champions - Team MMA

Mixed Martial Arts

December 12, 2020

Bamboo Room (Downtown Lake Worth)

New

Bill Bone Florida State Time Trial Championships

Cycling

December 13, 2020

Glades Region

New

250

Yes

TBD

US Kids Golf Foundation Holiday Classic

Golf

PGA National Resort & Spa

Repeat

318

267

Yes

196

RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl

Football

FAU Stadium

Repeat

300

525

Yes

1,970

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour PGA National Holiday Open

Golf

December 26 - 27, 2020

PGA National Resort & Spa

Repeat

Sand Spur Ultra Marathon

Golf

December 26 - 27, 2020

PGA National Resort & Spa

Repeat

N/A

Season Volleyball Kickoff

Volleyball

January 1-3, 2021

South Florida Fairgrounds

Repeat

600

N/A

Junior Honda Classic

Golf

January 2-3, 2021

PGA National Resort & Spa

Repeat

300

309

Yes

Lou Groza Award Virtual Celebration

Football

Orange Bowl Field at Glades Pioneer Park

Repeat

N/A

Yes

Delray Beach Open by VITACOST.com

Tennis

Delray Beach Tennis Center

Repeat

350

1,078

Yes

TBD

Event Dates November 23 - 28, 2020

December 21 - 22, 2020 December 22, 2020

January 4, 2021 January 4-13, 2021

300

Palm Beach County Sports Commission Event Report, FY 21, Quarter 2 (October 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021) Venue

Type of Event (rebook, new, repeat)

Number of Participants

Room Nights

Restricted Event due to Covid-19

Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Repeat

19,500

46,930

Event Name

Sport

Winter Equestrian Festival

Equestrian

Florida Lacrosse Festival

Lacrosse

January 9-10, 2021

Lake Lytal Park

Repeat

200

Yes

NexStar Lacrosse National Recruiting Showcase

Lacrosse

January 9-10, 2021

Caloosa Park

New

150

College Preparatory Invitational (CPI)

Equestrian

January 15-17, 2021

Jim Brandon Equestrian Center

Repeat

160

250

Game Day USA Junior All-American Games

Baseball

January 15-17, 2021

Roger Dean Cheverolet Stadium & Jupiter Community Park

Repeat

600

225

Yes

Wellington Soccer Shootout

Soccer

January 15-17, 2021

Village Park

Repeat

2,000

152

Yes

South Florida MiniGP

Motorsports

Palm Beach International Raceway

New

Florida RUSH

Ice Hockey

January 15-18, 2021

Palm Beach Skate Zone

New

1,300

1,002

Eye of the Hurricane

Lacrosse

January 16-17, 2021

Halpatiokee Regional Park

New

1,000

228

Yes

Palm Beach Volleyfest

Volleyball

January 22-24, 2021

South Florida Fairgrounds

Repeat

825

150

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Palm Beach Junior Open

Golf

January 30-31, 2021

Westchester Golf and Country Club

Repeat

Florida Junior Tour

Golf

January 30-31, 2021

PGA National Resort & Spa

New

105

USSSA ClayZinga

Fastpitch Softball

Lake Charleston Park

Repeat

200

N/A

Next Level Greats 7v7

Flag Football

February 6 - 7, 2021

Orange Bowl Field at Glades Pioneer Park, Lake Lytal Park, and County Pines Recreational Complex

New

456

161

Yes

FAU Paradise Invitational

Golf

February 8 - 9, 2021

Boca Lago Country Club

New

150

252

Event Dates January 6 - April 4, 2021

January 15 - 17, 2021 & February 6-7, 2021

January 31, 2021

Loss Room Nights from Restriction

TBD

500

1,972

160

Palm Beach County Sports Commission Event Report, FY 21, Quarter 2 (October 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021) Venue

Type of Event (rebook, new, repeat)

Number of Participants

Room Nights

Restricted Event due to Covid-19

Event Name

Sport

Florida State Golf Association (FSGA) Women's International Four-Ball

Golf

February 10 -11, 2021

Wanderers Club

Repeat

115

Palm Beach Classic

Volleyball

February 12 - 14, 2021

South Florida Fair Grounds & Expo Center

Repeat

375

150

USSSA Fastpitch Softball Bandits Presidents Day

Fastpitch Softball

February 13-14, 2021

Lake Charleston Park

Repeat

375

N/A

Gauntlet of Polo (C.V. Whitney Cup & USPA Gold Cup)

Polo

International Polo Club

Repeat

720

Professional Bowling Association (PBA) Players Championship Final

Bowling

Bowlero

New

N/A

Diesel Motorsports

Motorsports

February 26 - 27, 2021

Palm Beach International Raceway

New

Palm Beach Volleyfest

Volleyball

February 26 - 28, 2021

South Florida Fair Grounds & Expo Center

Repeat

600

150

East End Volleyball Sunshine Series

Beach Volleyball

February 27-28, 2021

Singer Island Municipal Beach in the City of Riviera Beach

Repeat

196

110

Professional Bowling Association (PBA) Tournament of Champions

Bowling

February 28, 2021

Bowlero

Repeat

N/A

Major League Baseball (MLB) Spring Training

Baseball

February 28 - March 29, 2021

Roger Dean Cheverolet Stadium & Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

Repeat

800

12,200

Yes

Southern Invitational

Golf

March 1-2, 2021

The Falls Club of the Palm Beaches

New

120

200

National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Washington Spirits Training Camp

Soccer

March 1-17, 2021

Palm Beach Atlantic University & Gardens North County District Park

New

510

Event Dates

February 17 - March 7 & March 10-28, 2021 February 21, 2021

Loss Room Nights from Restriction

24,000

Palm Beach County Sports Commission Event Report, FY 21, Quarter 2 (October 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021) Venue

Type of Event (rebook, new, repeat)

Number of Participants

Room Nights

Restricted Event due to Covid-19

Loss Room Nights from Restriction

Santaluces Athletic Complex

Repeat

594

1,370

Yes

2,000

Event Name

Sport

Palm Beach Challenge

Baseball

Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) Palm Beach Gardens Classic

Soccer

March 5-7, 2021

Dyer Park, Klock Fields, Mirasol Park, PGA National Park, & The Gardens North County District Park

Repeat

3,500

300

Yes

500

Tim Rand Invitational

Gymnastics

March 5-7, 2021

Palm Beach County Convention Center

Repeat

850

516

Yes

1,035

Pro Winter Warmup

Motorsports

March 5-7, 2021

Palm Beach International Raceway

New

150

500

United States Basketball Association (USAB) Wellington March Madness

Basketball

March 6-7, 2021

10 gyms sourced throughout Palm Beach County

Repeat

600

431

Yes

PBA Jr. National Championship Finals

Bowling

March 7, 2021

Bolwero

New

USSSA Boca March Madness

Fastpitch Softball

March 7, 2021

Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, Pinewoods Park, & Sandalfoot Cove Park

Repeat

525

N/A

Gravel Palm Beach

Cycling

March 7, 2021

Grassy Waters Preserve

New

250

USSSA Lucky Pot of Gold

Fastpitch Softball

March 13-14, 2021

Lake Lytal Park

Repeat

720

N/A

The Honda Classic

Golf

March 15-21, 2021

PGA National Resort & Spa

Repeat

288

5,350

Yes

Pickleball

March 18-21, 2021

Delray Beach Tennis Center

New

850

1,300

Poker

March 18-28, 2021

Palm Beach Kennel Club

New

200

Delray Beach Pickleball Open -

Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) Tour

Palm Beach Poker Classic

Event Dates

March 3 - March 31, 2021

200

5,000

Palm Beach County Sports Commission Event Report, FY 21, Quarter 2 (October 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021) Venue

Type of Event (rebook, new, repeat)

Number of Participants

Room Nights

Restricted Event due to Covid-19

Palm Beach County Convention Center

New

1650

460

The Links at Madison Green

Repeat

115

Event Name

Sport

Cloverleaf Invitational

Volleyball

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour South Florida Kickoff

Golf

March 20-21

International Gay Polo Tournament

Polo

March 25 - 28, 2021

International Polo Club

Repeat

250

106

Palm Beach Volleyfest - Spring Event

Volleyball

March 26-28, 2021

South Florida Fair Grounds & Expo Center

Repeat

500

125

International Gay Polo Tournament

Polo

March 25 - 28, 2021

International Polo Club

New

250

106

Palm Beach Volleyfest - Spring Event

Volleyball

March 26-28, 2021

South Florida Fair Grounds & Expo Center

New

500

125

USSSA April Fools Slam Jam

Fastpitch Softball

March 27 - 28, 2021

Lake Lytal Park & Okeeheelee Park

Repeat

400

N/A

55,442

100,403

TOTAL Participation & Room Nights

(Booked Room Nights except bold numbers are actuals)

Event Dates

March 19-21, 2021

Loss Room Nights from Restriction

42,291

Lost Business Report, FY 21 October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021 Re-Booking for FY 22

Lost Room Nights, FY 21

PGA National Resort & Spa

Yes

180

October 4-6

Canceled

349

Golf

October 5-6

Canceled

Yes

200

Perfect Game WWBA World Championship Weekend

Baseball

October 8-12

Relocated to Lee County and Sarasota County, FL

In-process

6,820

The Honda Classic High School Invitational

Golf

October 9-10

Cacneled

Yes

250

The MIC Tournament

Soccer

October 9-11

Relocated to Bradenton, FL

In-process

1,200

Florida Judo Inc. - Rattler Round Up

Judo

October 9-11

Canceled

Yes

Perfect Game 14U World Champioship

Baseball

October 16-19

Relocated to Lee County, FL

In-process

1,100

Hardball 360 Fall Classic

Baseball

October 22-25

Canceled

Yes

300

USTA Father / Daugher National Championship

Tennis

October 22-25

Canceled

Yes

American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Junior at Osprey Point

Golf

October 23-25

Canceled

Yes

150

Babe Ruth League Board Meeting

Baseball

November 10-17 Canceled

In-process

110

Perfect Game Youth Florida Fall Invitational

Baseball

November 14-16 Canceled

Yes

150

Event Name

Sport

Event Dates

Impacts

NCAA Division II Fall Preview

Golf

October 4-6

Miami Heat Training Camp

Basketball

Shark Invitational / NCAA DII Men's Golf National Championship Fall Preview

Re-Booking for FY 22

Lost Room Nights, FY 21

November 14-16 Relocated to Vero Beach

Yes

200

Novembe 18-22 Relocated to Tampa

15,000

November 18-22 Canceled

In-process

800

November 20-22 Canceled

Yes

120

In-process

100

Yes

In-process

1,600

Yes

1,975

In-process

344

Canceled

Yes

2,277

December 3-6

Canceled

Yes

650

Lacrosse

December 4-6

Canceled

In-process

150

Tennis

December 4-9

Canceled

Yes

770

Event Name

Sport

Event Dates

Impacts

So Florida Turkey Shootout

Lacrosse

Brine Ambassador Cup (formerly the Presidents Cup)

Lacrosse

NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Holiday Tourney (Formerly the Jamaica Classic)

Basketball

Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic

Tennis

Uncommitted Showcase

Baseball

November 20-22 Relocated to Clearwater, FL

Sun Capital Half Marathon & 5K

Running

November 21-22 Canceled - turned into virtual event

US Youth Soccer ODP Girls Thanksgiving Interregional

Soccer

November 22-28 Canceled

3v3 Live Soccer Tour National Championships

Soccer

November 28-29 Relocated to Texas

FAU College Basketball Invitational

Basketball

World Comes to the Palm Beaches

Baseball

December 3-6

Delray Beach Pickleball Classic

Pickleball

Holiday Lacrosse Shootout Little "Mo" International Tennis Open

November 27-30 Canceled

Re-Booking for FY 22

Lost Room Nights, FY 21

Yes

175

Yes

1,915

Canceled

Yes

The Swim Team Training Camp taking place at public aquatic facilities have been canceled

Yes

2,473

Yes

100

December 19-20 Canceled

In-process

700

Baseball

December 27-31 Canceled

Yes

150

Holiday Basketball Classic of the Palm Beaches

Basketball

December 28-30 Canceled

Yes

1,280

XPE NFL Pre-Draft Combine

Football

January 2 - April 28 Relocated to Broward County, FL

1,800

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) State Games

Soccer

January 15-18

Canceled

Yes

560

Gainbridge LPGA

Golf

January 25-31

The LPGA originally moved the date back to February, but ultimately relocated the event to Orlando

In-process

1,650

USA BMX - Citrus Classic Nationals

BMX

January 29-31

Moved to Sarasota, FL

2,050

USA BMX - Florida State Championships

BMX

February 5-7

Moved to Naples, FL

680

Event Name

Sport

Event Dates

Perfect Game Youth Florida South Florida Challenge

Baseball

December 8-9

Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon

Running

Florida Silver Gloves Boxing Championships

Boxing

December 12

College Swim Team Training

Swimming

December 15January 15

Future Phenoms College Combine

Lacrosse

West Palm Beach Invitational

Basketball

Coast to Coast Winter Showcase

Impacts Relocated to Lee County

December 11 - 13 Canceled

December 19-20 Relocated to Orlando

Impacts

Re-Booking for FY 22

Lost Room Nights, FY 21

February 12-15

Canceled

In-process

700

February 13-14

Relocated to Babson Park, FL

April 10-12

Moved to Orlando

360

Event Name

Sport

Event Dates

Florida Coast Cup

Soccer

Sun Conference Women's Flag Football

Flag Football

AAU Basketball

Basketball

Total Projected Room Night Reduction

49,623

Memorandum

Date: 3/25/2021 To:

From: George Linley

Board of Directors

Subject: Spotlight Events in April

Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament, April 10-11 The Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament will make its Palm Beach County debut on April 10-11, 2021. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission won a bid to host the Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament, which is a competitive offshore fishing competition for peacock bass. The event was originally for September of 2020; however, the event was canceled due to Covid-19 and rescheduled for April. This kayak fishing tournament will take place at Lake Ida Park in Delray Beach. Over 200 anglers, from the southeast region, will compete for prize money and a tournament championship.

USA Powerlifting Florida Championships, April 10-11 The Palm Beach County Sports Commission will host the 39th Annual USA Powerlifting Florida State Open Championships on April 10-11, 2021. This competition will take place at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport in West Palm Beach. Over 200 lifters, both men and women, will compete in Just Bring Your Game Palm Beach County Sports Commission 2195 Southern Blvd., Suite 550, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 – (561) 233-3180 Fax: (561) 233-3125

www.PalmBeachSports.com

a variety of weight classes and age groups. Lifters will compete in four (4) different powerlifting events: bench press / deadlift / push-pull / overall powerlifting. USA Powerlifting is the leading national governing body for its sport. USA Powerlifting is a member of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), the governing body of powerlifting internationally. The IPF is comprised of member federations of 100+ countries on six continents.

USSSA Fastpitch Softball - Angels for Autism, April 10-11 The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) is hosting its Annual Angels 4 Autism series of girls fastpitch tournaments in 20+ states. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with USSSA Florida -Girls Fastpitch Softball to host the Angels 4 Autism Series in The Palm Beaches on April 10-11. This girls fastpitch softball tournament will be limited due to the Covid-19 pandemic, attracting 60 teams and approximately 900 athletes from across Florida and the southeast region. The event sites include Lake Lytal Park, Okeeheelee Park, John Prince Park, Lake Charleston Park, and Seminole Palms Park, utilizing more than 20 softball diamonds. Angels 4 Autism consists of five (5) age divisions, ranging from 8U up to 18U. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 4 games. The event will provide a positive impact to Palm Beach County’s hospitality industry.

ESP Spring Series, CS13 Premier "AA" & Jumper, April 14-18 & April 21-25 The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is supporting Equestrian Sports Productions (ESP) in expanding the equestrian sports season through the entire month of April. The Winter Equestrian Festival, which is the longest running equestrian event in the world, took place at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center from January 6 – April 4, 2021. Participants competed in Hunters, Jumpers and Dressage classifications with prize money exceeding $9 million. Equestrian Sports Productions will host ten (10) days of showjumping events after the conclusion of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), which will extend the stay of WEF participants for three weeks. Just Bring Your Game Palm Beach County Sports Commission 2195 Southern Blvd., Suite 550, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 – (561) 233-3180 Fax: (561) 233-3125

www.PalmBeachSports.com

The ESP Spring Series, CS13 Premier "AA" & Jumper, which will be sanctioned by FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale), is being created and will take place on April 14-18 & April 21-25. FEI is the international governing body for equestrian sports and this event is expected to attract over 2,000 riders and 5,000 total participants (exhibitors, horse owners, trainers, riders, & support personnel). The equestrian participants will stay in hotels and seasonal rentals for the additional three weeks, creating between 4,500 and 7,000 room nights.

Delray Beach International Tennis Federation (ITF) Open, April 22-30 The Delray Beach International Tennis Federation (ITF) Open is a Level 4 ITF event for boys and girls in the 18 and under divisions. This event will be held from April 22-30, 2021 at the Delray Beach Tennis Center and the Delray Swim & Tennis Club. The main singles draw consists of 64 boys and 64 girls, while a separate qualifying draw hosts another 64 boys and 64 girls. These 256 players will also compete in a double draw of 64 teams per gender. This event is expected to generate over 600 room nights for Palm Beach County hotels. The event is being organized by Players Management Inc., which is a Delray Beach based sports production company. Players Management Inc. hosted the first sports competition to take place in The Palm Beaches during the Covid-19 pandemic. Tennis lends itself to distancing and the safety protocols adopted by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have proven to be highly successful in safeguarding against the spread of Covid-19.

Palm Beaches Spartan Sprint Weekend, April 24-25 The Palm Beach County Sports Commission and Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation are partnering with Spartan Race, Inc. to host The Palm Beaches Spartan Sprint Weekend, on April 24-25, 2021, at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park. This year represents the second rendition of The Palm Beaches Spartan Sprint Weekend. Palm Beach County’s inaugural Spartan Race took place in April of 2019 and the 2020 event was cancelled due to Covid-19.

Just Bring Your Game Palm Beach County Sports Commission 2195 Southern Blvd., Suite 550, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 – (561) 233-3180 Fax: (561) 233-3125

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The inaugural Palm Beaches Spartan Sprint Weekend attracted over 9,000 participants from across the United States while creating over 3,300 hotel room nights. This year’s event will be restricted due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event will be limited to 1,000 participants per day, which will total 2,000 participants for the entire event. These constraints will decrease the room night and economic impact output; however, hosting this Spartan Race will represent a great leap forward for sports event recovery in The Palm Beaches. The race weekend will feature two days of Spartan’s signature “Sprint” style race. The Sprint is the shortest distance race Spartan offers, but it is a favorite amongst both new and returning racers, as it’s the perfect distance for those looking to start their Spartan journey. The Sprint also allows returning racers a manageable distance to see how far they can push themselves. This Spartan Race consists of 25 obstacles over 3 miles. Obstacles will include – fire jump, tall walls, monkey bars, rope climb and much more throughout Burt Aaronson South County Regional, which has almost 900 acres of recreation space and is in northwest Boca Raton. Racers have the option to enter one of three different divisions. For the most competitive racers, there is the Elite division, which is held first thing in the morning. Racers can also compete by age group (14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, or 50+), or they can simply enter the open division for more recreational/novice racers. Spartan events even offer races for children ages 4 to 13 years old, where they are put to the test against age-appropriate obstacles and race distances.

Just Bring Your Game Palm Beach County Sports Commission 2195 Southern Blvd., Suite 550, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 – (561) 233-3180 Fax: (561) 233-3125

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Palm Beach County Sports Commission FY 21, Sports Event Calendar - April Event Name

Sport

Hardball 360 Spring Training

Baseball

AAU Karate Gold Florida Championships

Karate

USA Powerlifting Florida Championships

Powerlifting

Venue

Type of Event (rebook, new, repeat)

Number of Participants

Room Nights

Restricted Event due to Covid-19

Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

Repeat

120

300

Boynton Beach High School

New

365

175

April 10-11, 2021

Hilton Palm Beach Airport

New

150

250

Repeat

1,000

250

Yes

N/A

Event Dates

April 7-11, 2021

April 10, 2021

Loss Room Nights from Restriction

Angels 4 Autism

Fastpitch Softball

April 10-11, 2021

Lake Lytal Park, Okeeheelee Park, John Prince Park, Lake Charleston Park, and Seminole Palms Park

Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament

Fishing

April 10-11, 2021

Lake Ida Park

New

125

Yes

Officer John Scollo Memorial Softball Tournament

Softball

April 10-11, 2021

Village Park Athletic Complex

Repeat

160

200

ESP Spring Series, CS13 Premeir "AA" & Jumper FEI (Federation Equstre Internationale) events

Equestrian

April 14 -18 & April 21-25, 2021

Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

New

2,000

4,480

Play at the Plate Fantasy Camp World Series

Baseball

April 15-18, 2021

Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

Repeat

250

175

Super Car Week

Motorsports

April 16-18, 2021

Meyer Amphitheater

Repeat

N/A

Yes

N/A

USSSA Gardens Spring Rush

Fastpitch Softball

Lake Catherine Sportsplex, Mirasol Park, & PGA Park

New

900

100

Yes

N/A

Delray Beach International Tennis Federation (ITF) Open

Tennis

April 22-30, 2021

Delray Beach Tennis Center & Delray Swim and Tennis Club

Repeat

256

600

Palm Beaches Spartan Sprint Weekend

Endurance sports

April 24-25, 2021

Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park

Repeat

2,000

900

Yes

April 17, 2021

2,148

Palm Beach County Sports Commission FY 21, Sports Event Calendar - April Venue

Type of Event (rebook, new, repeat)

Number of Participants

Room Nights

Restricted Event due to Covid-19

Event Name

Sport

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) PGA National Junior Open

Golf

April 24-25, 2021

PGA National Resort & Spa

Repeat

Florida Junior Tour

Golf

April 24-25, 2021

Indian Spring Country Club

New

USSSA Lake Lytal Classic

Fastpitch Softball

April 24-25, 2021

Lake Lytal Park & Okeeheelee Park

Repeat

900

100

Yes

American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Junior Championship, presented by the Spinnaker Foundation

Golf

Banyan Cay Resort & Golf

New

156

300

8,538

8,040

TOTAL Participation & Room Nights

(Booked Room Nights except bold numbers are actuals)

Event Dates

April 29 - May 2, 2021

Loss Room Nights from Restriction

N/A

2,148

Events & Operations Event Support NCAA Division II Men’s Golf National Championship  Participate in planning call with NCAA staff, Tournament Committee, and Palm Beach Atlantic University to discuss Championship changes/updates.  Review NCAA Return to Play Covid Protocols to ensure proper administration of Championship.  Host a meeting with PGA National staff to discuss renovations, and potential changes to facility rooms.  Determine volunteer needs and discuss volunteer plan with PBAU.  Order staff/volunteer apparel through NCAA  Determine appropriate staffing within NCAA Covid Tier System Palm Beaches Spartan Sprint Weekend  Work with Spartan on Covid plan for Palm Beach County to secure event approval.  Coordinate with PBC Parks & Recreation Special Events on associated Impact Fees from event  Work with Spartan on PBCSC sponsorship deliverables Walker Cup Match  Work with the USGA on additional spectator approvals through Juno Beach  Assist in planning and coordinating of Walker Cup Opening Celebration at The Breakers  Assist chosen catering/concessionaire company with Covid safety protocols for event.  Determine sponsorship deliverables for PBCSC. Play at the Plate Fantasy Camp  Secure additional fields with event relocation due to MLB Spring Training schedule  Work with PBC Parks & Recreation to find adequate/available facility.

Finalizing Contract Obligations •

Palm Beaches Spartan Sprint Weekend

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Nexstar Lacrosse Recruiting Showcase

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Walker Cup Match

Event Servicing •

Sunshine State Games Lacrosse Championships

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Corrigan Sports Lacrosse Nations Cup

Hotel RFP & Room Blocks The generation of RFP’s and contracts for hotel room blocks, assisting with onsite registration of participants, setting up hotel room registration information for event websites, securing venues to host the events, assisting with permitting for use of venues, securing vendors to service the events (i.e., rental vehicles, tents, radios, golf carts, trainers, security, medical personnel, field lining, bleachers, transportation, concessions). All these services are offered to each event promoter, which contributes to event retention.

Grants 1. Category G Grants a. South Florida Collegiate Baseball League (June 3-July 26, 2021) – Miller Park, Spanish River High School, Palm Beach Gardens High School, Dick Brown Park, Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, West Boynton District Park, Santaluces Athletic Complex - $12,500 b. ClubCorp Champions Classic (October 9-17, 2021) – PGA National Resort & Spa - $10,000 NEW c. International Tennis Federation (ITF) Seniors World Championship (April 30-May 14, 2022) – Various tennis facilities in Palm Beach County - $25,000 NEW

Sports-Development Sports Development Executive Summary In FY 21, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission (PBCSC) is deploying an aggressive sales and sports development effort to grow the number of sports tourisms generating events taking place in The Palm Beaches. The PBCSC continues to cultivate relationships with event owners, as well as identify, solicit, secure and retain sports events to grow room night actualization. Below is a recap of sports development efforts that have taken place during the month of March in FY 21.

Event Bids & Development A primary mechanism for event solicitation is through the Event Bid and Development process. To recognize potential bid opportunities, the PBCSC will be at the forefront of the industry and engage with event owners. Bid submission is a highly effective tool to recruit sporting events. Attached is a comprehensive list of the bids that have been submitted in FY 21, and below is a breakdown of the development efforts over the past month: •

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International Wake & Waterski Federation (IWWF) Pan American Wakeboard Championships o June 11-13, 2021 o 160 projected participants o 450 projected room nights International Tennis Federation (ITF) Senior World Championships o May 1-14, 2022 o 800 projected participants o 2,500 projected room nights International Tennis Federation (ITF) Super-Senior World Championships o April 23-May 7, 2022 o 950 projected room nights o 3,500 projected room nights Florida Sports Foundation Summit o May of 2022 o 80 projected participants o 240 projected room nights DEKAFIT Presented by Spartan Race o May 1 or 8, 2021 o 2,000 projected participants o 625 projected room nights Legendary Sports Group Box Lacrosse o February 18-20, 2022

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o 600 projected participants o 900 projected room nights National Scholastic Athletic Foundation Outdoor Nationals o Mrach 14-18, 2022 o 800 projected participants o 1,400 projected room nights Delray Beach Open Pickleball o March 18-21, 2021 o 850 projected participants o 1,000 projected room nights Palm Beach Poker Classic o March 18-28, 2021 o 500 projected participants o 150 projected room nights

Event Site Visits When trying to bring events to Palm Beach County, engaging event rights holders to conduct a site visit or familiarization tour is one of the most beneficial event development strategies. Site visits allow for an event owner to explore potential sports venues while experiencing Palm Beach County’s tourism assets, such as hotels, restaurants, and attractions. Attached is a comprehensive list of the site visits that have been conducted in FY 21, and below is a breakdown of site visits conducted over the past month: • • •

USA Track & Field – USA Track & Field Masters 5K – South County Regional Park Sport Administration – Eminence Cup – Palm Beach County Convention Center, Hilton West Palm Beach, Rosemary Square, Downtwon WPB, Palm Beach Island Legendary Sports Group – Box Lacrosse Event – Abacoa Community Park, Village Park, West Boynton Park, Caloosa Park

Palm Beach County Sports Commission Bid Calendar - FY21 Event Name

Event Date

Participants

Spectators

Total Visitors

Total Room Nights

Projected Facility

Result

Palm Beach Poker Classic

March 18-28, 2021

500

100

150

Palm Beach Kennel Club

Awarded Event

Delray Beach Open Pickleball

March 18-21, 2021

850

1,000

1,200

1000

Delray Beach Tennis Center

Awarded Event

International Wake & Waterski Federation (IWWF) Pan American Wakeboard Championships

June 11-13, 2021

160

500

660

450

Shark Wake Park 561

Awarded Event

International Tennis Federation (ITF) Senior World Championships

May 1-14, 2022

800

1,200

2,000

2,500

The Polo Club of Boca Raton, Woodfield Country Club, Boca West Country Club, Boca Grove, PBG Tennis Center, PGA National Resort

International Tennis Federation (ITF) Super-Senior World Championships

April 23-May 7, 2022

950

1,425

2,375

3,500

Delray Beach Tennis Center, Delray Beach Swim & Tennis Club & Boynton Beach Tennis Center

Awarded Event

Florida Sports Foundation Summit

May of 2022

160

240

Marriott Singer Island

Working on Bid Proposal

DEKAFIT Presented by Spartan Race

May 1 or 8, 2021

2,000

3,000

5,000

625

Palm Beach County Convention Center

Finalizing Event Details

Legendary Sports Group Box Lacrosse

February 18-20, 2022

600

900

1500

900

Abacoa Community Park, Village Park, West Boynton Park, Caloosa Park

Finalizing Event Details

National Scholastic Athletic Foundation Outdoor Nationals

March 14-18, 2022

800

1,200

2,000

1,400

Jupiter Community High School

Working on Event Details

Professional Fighers League

April 4-August 28, 2021

500

10,000

Palm Beach County Convention Center

Reviewing Bid Opportunity

AAU Florida Gold Karate Championships

10-Apr-21

365

550

915

250

Boynton Beach High School

Awarded Event

Eminence Cup

Octobre 28-November 3, 2021

1,500

2,250

3750

6,750

Palm Beach County Convention Center

Working on Bid Proposal with PBCCC

Prmier Soccer Services Copa Rayados Internacional

November 24-28, 2021 / November 2327, 2022 / November 22-26, 2023 / November 27-December 1, 2024

5,000

7,500

12500

10,000

International Polo Club

Submitted Bid

USA Powerlifting Florida State Championships

April 10-11, 2021

150

300

Hilton Palm Beach Airport

Awarded Event

Palm Beach Volleyfest #3

March 26-28, 2021

825

1650

150

South Florida Fairgrounds

Awarded Event

Palm Beach Volleyfest #2

February 26-28, 2021

825

1650

150

South Florida Fairgrounds

Awarded Event

Palm Beach County Sports Commission Bid Calendar - FY21 Event Name

Event Date

Participants

Spectators

Total Visitors

Total Room Nights

Projected Facility

Result

Cloverleaf

March 19-21, 2021

1,650

3,300

660

Palm Beach County Convention Center & South Florida Fairgrounds

Awarded Event

FAU Paradise Invitational

February 8-9, 2021

105

175

260

Boca Lago Golf Club

Awarded Event

NCAA Division I Men's Soccer National Championship First & Second Round

April 23-26, 2021

240

1,500

1,740

750

FAU Stadium

Working on Bid Proposal

240

1,500

1,740

750

FAU Stadium

Working on Bid Proposal

NCAA Division I Women's Soccer National Championship April 24-27, 2021 or April 26-29, 2021 First & Second Round Elite Tournaments Major Soccer Tournament

December 3-5, 2022

10,000

16,000

26,000

15,600

International Polo Club

Not Awarded Event

Palm Beach Juniors Palm Beach Classic

February 12-14, 2021

825

1650

150

South Florida Fairgrounds

Awarded Event

Palm Beach Volleyfest #1

January 22-24, 2021

825

1650

150

South Florida Fairgrounds

Awarded Event

Palm Beach Juniors Season Kickoff

January 1-3, 2021

825

1650

150

South Florida Fairgrounds

Awarded Event

Sun Conference Women's Flag Football Tournament

March 20, 2021

250

346

100

Working on Venue Specifications & Availaiblity

Not Awarded Event

CONCACAF Beach Soccer

April of 2021

200

500

700

450

Riviera Beach

Not Awarded Event

CONCACAF Olympic Qualifier

May or June 2021

2,500

2,580

500

International Polo Club or FAU Stadium

Not Awarded Event

Perfect Game WWBA World Championship

October 7-11, 2021

1,584

2,250

3,834

3,500

Rorger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

Submitted Bid Proposal

Perfect Game WWBA Freshmen World Championship

October 7-11, 2021

1,152

1,728

2,880

2,600

Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

Submitted Bid Proposal

Perfect Game WWBA 14U World Championship

October 16-19, 2021

468

702

1,170

900

Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

Submitted Bid Proposal

IWWF Pan American Wakeboard Championships

May 27-31, 2021 (Tentative)

150

500

650

450

Shark Wake Park 561

Awarded Event

Southern Invitational

March 1-2, 2021

100

150

250

200

The Falls Club

Awarded Event

Palm Beach County Sports Commission Bid Calendar - FY21 Event Name

Event Date

Participants

Spectators

Total Visitors

Total Room Nights

Projected Facility

Result

Perfect Game Ultimate Baseball Championship

June 22-25, 2021

720

1080

1800

1,500

Ballpark of the Palm Beaches or Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

Workng on Bid Proposal

Perfect Game 13U WWBA National Championship

July 3-7, 2021

648

972

1620

1,500

Ballpark of the Palm Beaches or Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

Workng on Bid Proposal

Next Level Greats 7v7 Flag Football

February 6-7, 2021

300

600

150

Lake Lytal

Awarded Event

Washington Spirit Preseason Training

March 1-17, 2021

500

FAU, PBAU, Lynn University, The Gardens North County District Park

Awarded Event

World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Baseball Americas Qualification Event

May 30 - June 5, 2021

320

5000

5320

2,000

Ballpark of the Palm Beaches & Clover Park

Finalizing Event Details

International Slow Pitch Softball (ISPS) World Championship

May/June/August/September of 2021

900

1,350

2,250

500

Jackson T. Stevens Cup

October 16-19, 2022

160

3,000

3,160

500

Seminole Golf Club

Awarded Event

ClubCorp Club Life Champions Classic

October 9-17, 2021

500

750

1250

1,850

PGA National Resort & Spa

Awarded Event

USA BMX National Event

January 29-31, 2021

800

1200

2000

1,050

Okeeheelee BMX

Working on Venue Availability

AAU Basketball South Florida Regional

January 15-17, 2021

600

1200

360

Palm Beach County Convention Center

Finalizing Proposal for Submission

USA Archery Target Nationals & U.S. Open

August 10-13, 2022 & August 9-12, 2023

400

600

#REF!

985

The Gardens North County District Park or the International Polo Club

Working on Bid Proposal

Southern Invitational

March 1-2, 2021

100

150

250

200

The Falls Club

Awarded Event

USGA Walker Cup

May 8-9, 2021

100

500

600

700

Seminole Golf Club

Awarded Event

National Collegiate Baseball Association (NCBA) Division I World Series

May 27th - June 4th, 2021

200

300

500

Ballpark of the Palm Beaches or Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

Working on Proposal

United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National Convention

June 5-8 or June 12-15, 2022 / June 8-11 or June 15-18, 2025

160

206

Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside

Submitted Bid

Perfect Game 15U WWBA National Championship

July 9-16, 2021

5,160

7,740

12,900

15,000

Various Facilities Throughout Palm Beach County

Not Awarded Event

Various Softball Fields Throughout Palm Beach Researching Softball Field County Availability

Palm Beach County Sports Commission Bid Calendar - FY21 Event Name

Event Date

Participants

Spectators

Total Visitors

Total Room Nights

Projected Facility

Result

Perfect Game 16U WWBA National Championship

July 16-23, 2021

6,000

9,000

15,000

18,000

Various Facilities Throughout Palm Beach County

Not Awarded Event

Perfect Game 17U WWBA National Championship

July 23-30, 2021

6,000

9,000

15,000

18,000

Various Facilities Throughout Palm Beach County

Not Awarded Event

Small College Basketball Tipoff Classic

November 4-5, 2022

160

2,000

2,160

600

Greene Complex at PBAU

Did Not Pursue this Event

NXL Paintball World Cup

November 10-14, 2021

2,000

3,000

5,000

3,000

Researching Venue Opportunities

Working on Venue Specifications

ProspectWire Summer Classic

June 25-30, 2021

750

1,125

1,875

1,300

Ballpark of the Palm Beaches or Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

Working on Venue Availability Working on Venue Availability Working on Venue Availability

CSE's Southeast Softball Nationals

July 23-25, 2021

900

1,350

2,250

1,180

Seminole Palms Park, Okeeheelee Park, John Prince Park, Caloosa Park and South County Regional

Game Day USA Junior All American Game

January 15-17, 2021

150

225

375

300

Rinker Athletic Complex, Gardens Park

21,500

34,320

55,820

58,786

TOTAL Projections

Palm Beach County Sports Commission Site Visits - FY21 Organization

Event

Location

Site Visit Date

USA Track & Field

USA Track & Field Masters 5K

South County Regional Park

3/17/2021

Sport Administration

Eminence Cup

Palm Beach County Convention Center, Hilton West Palm Beach, Rosemary Square, Downtown WPB, Palm Beach Island

3/7/2021

Legendary Sports Group

Box Lacrosse Event

Abacoa Community Park, Village Park, West Boynton Park, Caloosa Park

3/1/2021

Cressey Sports Performance

Professional Baseball Training Program & Ivy League Training Program

Cressey Sports Performance

2/12/2021

Play at the Plate

Santaluces Athletic Complex

2/12/2021

National Scholastic Athletics Foundation

NSAF Track Outdoor Nationals

Boca Raton High School, Cardinal Newman, Dwyer High School, The Benjamin School, Jupiter Community High School

2/10/2021

United States Golf Association (USGA)

Walker Cup

Seminole Golf Club

2/9/2021

MGO Events & ISHA

WBSC Baseball Americas Qualification

Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

1/26/2021

International Slow Pitch Softball

ISPS Florida Championship

Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, Okeeheelee Park & Seminole Palms Park

1/11/2021

Washington Spirit (NWSL Team)

Washington Spirit Preseason Training

Palm Beach Atlantic University's Rinker Athletic Complex, The Gardens North County District Park & PGA National

1/8/2021

World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC)

WBSC Baseball Americas Qualification

Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

12/16/2020

Corrigan Sports Enterprises

Brine National Cup

The Gardens North County District Park & International Polo Club

12/15/2020

Game Day USA

Game Day USA JAAG

Miller Park, Olympica Park, Little League Park, Santaluces Athletic Complex, Phipps Park, Gardens Park, Jupiter Community Park

12/2/2020

NXL Paintball World Cup

Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, International Polo Club, John Prince Park, Ballpark of the Palm Beaches & The Gardens North County District Park

11/17/2020

NXL Paintball

Palm Beach County Sports Commission Site Visits - FY21 Organization

Event

Location

Site Visit Date

Florida Mayhem & Mutineers

Various Esport Event Opporunities

Palm Beach County Convention Center

10/29/2020

US Youth Soccer

Various Event Opportunities

International Polo Club, Village Park, The Gardens North County District Park, Spanish River Athletic Complex

10/27/2020

Perfect Game

Perfect Game WWBA

Jetblue Park, Lee County Sports Complex

10/8/2020

Communications-Digital Marketing Marketing & Promotions •

Designed and/or distributed E-Blasts o

Press releases published to PalmBeachSports.com •

Palm Beach County Sports Commission to Award $20,000 to Local Organizations Through the 2021 PalmBeachSports Gives Program

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National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit to Train in The Palm Beaches

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Three Must-See Baseball Facilities in The Palm Beaches

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Tim Rand Invite Brought Gymnastics Back to West Palm Beach

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Palm Beach County Becomes Stop on Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) Tour

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Caribbean Baseball Organization to Stream Games Featuring MLB Alumni This Weekend

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Gay Polo League Tournament Set for International Polo Club's Field One

Website Initiatives Continued to highlight The Palm Beaches Pledge messaging into PalmBeachSports.com. The Palm Beaches Pledge continues to be prominent in our marketing efforts. PalmBeachSports.com features an informational article to all visitors encouraging distancing, use of masks, and use of washing and sanitizing practices.

Social Media & Digital Advertising Social Media: • Internally managing the PBCSC social media engagement • Developed monthly calendar of social media posts across multiple platforms • Efficiently managing HubSpot marketing software to track our social media engagement, email distribution and more Top performing social media posts: • Professional Pickleball tour coming to the Delray Beach Tennis Center (Twitter) • National Women’s Soccer League team the Washington Spirit training in West Palm Beach (Instagram) • Palm Beach Challenge returns to Santaluces Athletic Complex in Lantana (Twitter) • PalmBeachSports Gives donates $20,000 to local organizations (Facebook)

Earned Media

Earned Media from The Honda Classic

The Honda Classic has officially wrapped up and was once again a massive media attraction for The Palm Beaches. Throughout the month of March, direct mentions of our destination in local and national media skyrocketed. A total of 3,990 mentions referring to Palm Beach County and Palm Beach Gardens were recorded. The Honda Classic and our destination reached millions of people worldwide through media with • 16,498,897 views in national and international TV news audience • 8,092,430 views in local TV news audience • 6,622,633,568 views in total online and print audience This widespread coverage turned in a strong earned media value for the tournament and The Palm Beaches with: • $2,004,537 in national and local TV news publicity • $149,321,235 in total online and print publicity Selected media clips: ESPN: Matt Jones wins Honda Classic for first PGA Tour victory in 7 years, earns Masters invite Golf Channel: Honda Classic purse payout: Big paydays for winner Matt Jones, runner-up Brandon Hagy USA Today: Honda Classic will be in more favorable spot on PGA Tour schedule next year Aces, divots and eagles from final day of 2021 Honda Classic

The Delray Beach Pickleball Open, Palm Beach County’s first Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) Tour event, was held March 18-21 at the Delray Beach Tennis Center. The event brought solid media attention, both local and national, to our destination. Direct mentions of the event and Delray Beach resulted in a significant impact as detailed below. The Honda Classic and our destination reached millions of people worldwide through media with • 149,820 views in national and local TV news audience • 1,056,319 views in total online and print audience This widespread coverage turned in a strong earned media value for the tournament and The Palm Beaches with: • $18,695 in national and local TV news publicity • $126,949 in total online and print publicity Selected media clips: Sun Sentinel: Delray Beach Pickleball Open to benefit first responders FOX 29 WFLX: Professional pickleball tournament kicks off in Delray Beach Sun Sentinel: Delray Beach Pickleball Open attracts 835 competitors

Interview with George Linley on Spring Training in The Palm Beaches featured in The Villages Daily Sun  “MLB spring training is an enormous economic driver for our local business community and hospitality industry,” said George Linley, executive director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. “It provides one of the largest economic boons created by any annual event that takes place in the Palm Beaches.” https://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/baseball-s-back-for Full story: spring-training-swing/article_ddaa9536-7ef4-11eb-b55b-bf4eca73e4df.html

Gay Polo League’s annual tournament featured in South Florida Gay News

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission and PalmBeachSports Gives featured on WPTV and ESPN

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission was featured on the cover of the first edition of Palm Beach North Sports magazine.

Advertising & promotion Delray Beach Pickleball Open The Palm County Sports Commission placed an ad in the Delray Beach Pickleball Open, which represents the first professional pickleball event to take place in The Palm Beaches.

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Download the Free Palm Beach County Sports Commission Facility Guide The Palm Beaches boast diverse and versatile venues, including immaculate multipurpose fields, two Major League Baseball Spring Training venues, softball diamonds, hardwood courts, hockey rinks, equestrian fields which can be converted to more than 45 multipurpose fields on a single site, swimming pools and so much more. We are certain you can find the venue that meets your needs with more than 1,200 tennis courts, 200 ball fields, 170 golf courses, and an agreeable year-round climate. Just bring your game–we’ll help with all the rest.

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Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium One of the region’s preeminent baseball stadiums for more than 20 years, Roger Dean Chevrolet stadium is the Spring Training home of the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals. The stadium seats 7,000, including box suites, and a press box and professional scoreboard and JumboTron are available with rental packages. In addition to the

main, lighted stadium field, the complex features 12 full-size lighted baseball fields on nearly 120 acres in the cozy Abacoa neighborhood of Jupiter, Florida. Fans from all around the U.S. make their way to Spring Training each year.

Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Virtual Tour

A Spring Training Staple Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in sunny Jupiter is an MLB Spring Training destination like no other. Home to the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins, fans from around country flock to this ballpark each year to see the best players in the world. Join South Florida Weekend's Megan Hayes in a virtual day at the park in the video below.

The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches Palm Beach County's newest professional baseball facility, The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches is the Spring Training home to the 2019 World Series contenders the Houston Astros and World Series Champion Washington Nationals.

Designed with an elegant wrap-around concourse, the 160-acre complex features a fan-friendly, 7,700-capacity stadium as its centerpiece. It features a total of eight professional manicured baseball fields ideal for tournament setup and five 120-by-80-yard multipurpose athletic fields covered in beautiful Bermuda grass. Among the eclectic events that have been hosted at the Ballpark are Battlepark Mixed Martial Arts, SoFlo Turkey Shootout lacrosse tournament, the Perfect Game USA 14U Florida Showcase, The Palm Beach Cup soccer tournament, Sunshine Games Ultimate Frisbee, the Perfect Game WWBA Championship, and the Wilson Premiere Classic.

The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches Virtual Tour

A Home for Premier Tournaments and Events When not used for World Series-winning teams' Spring Training, The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches is home to a plethora of both professional and amateur sporting events. The Ballpark has hosted large-scale events on its eight baseball fields and five multipurpose fields in sports such as lacrosse, soccer, and even mixed martial arts. Check out some highlights from the 2019 Perfect Game WWBA Championship below.

Santaluces Athletic Complex As the former Spring Training site of the Montreal Expos, Santaluces Sports Complex is ideally suited for baseball at all levels. The complex, owned and operated by Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation, contains four lighted, professionally manicured fields. It also offers two professional batting cage tunnels, a covered seating area and a convenient concession area. Prominent events and tourneys such as USA Baseball, the Perfect Game WWBA Championship and the Palm Beach Challenge College Baseball Spring Training event have all called Santaluces their reliable home. It also houses a bicycle path, a fishing pier and an Aquatic Complex with an eight-lane, 60-by75 foot pool fit for diving and swimming competitions.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Austin Lee, Marketing, Communications, & Public Relations Manager (561) 233-3124 (o) (239) 243-3079(m), alee@palmbeachsports.com

Tim Rand Invite Brought Gymnastics Back to West Palm Beach WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – High-flying gymnasts from Florida and beyond once again converged in West Palm Beach for the 2021 Tim Rand Invite. USA Competitions, a full-time events production company, partnered with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission to host this prestigious meet. The two-day event took place Saturday, March 6, and Sunday, March 7 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

The participants in the Invite represented several states as far west as Colorado but much of the field hailed from Florida. Athletes ages five to 18 contended in 10 different divisions based on experience level; novice competitors comprised level one while advanced entrants made up level 10. The event was divided into both team and individual competitions with participants performing in floor, beam, bars, and vault. “Fortunately, we are able to bring [the Invite] back. Palm Beach County especially has been extremely adaptable and willing to kind of do whatever it takes to make our group and our event successful,” said USAC Director of Business Development Shane Cummings ahead of the event.

Named after the late USA Gymnastics Region 8 Hall of Fame coach, the Tim Rand Invite was formed not only as a place for high-level competition but also as a benefit event for the Tim Rand Legacy Fund. The fund benefits coaches and athlete education in the southeast region of the United States. The Invite was the fourth event of USAC’s season and two more meets are planned for the coming months. USAC implemented a comprehensive Covid-19 protocol for the health and safety of all attendees. Mask wearing was required for all at the event unless presently competing, and social distancing was strongly encouraged. Gymnasts were also asked to bring their own chalk instead of sharing it with fellow competitors.

“USA Competitions has consistently done an incredible job bringing the Palm Beach County Convention Center to life with the world-class Tim Rand Invite and this year was no different,” said Palm Beach County Sports Commission Executive Director George Linley. The Invite’s host venue, the Palm Beach County Convention Center, is one of the most versatile spaces in The Palm Beaches. The 350,000-square-foot venue features a 100,000-square-foot exhibit hall, a 22,000-square-foot ballroom, and 21,000 square feet of flexible breakout space divisible into 19 rooms. The adaptable space has been used for sporting events of all kinds including badminton, basketball, bodybuilding, boxing, martial arts, powerlifting, table tennis, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling, and more. The Hilton West Palm Beach, connected to the facility via a covered walkway, makes event lodging a hassle-free experience, as does the convenient on-site parking garage.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Austin Lee, Marketing, Communications, & Public Relations Manager (561) 233-3124 (o) (239) 243-3079(m), alee@palmbeachsports.com

Palm Beach County Becomes Stop on Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) Tour WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) Tour is set to make its debut in The Palm Beaches. The Delray Beach Pickleball Open will take place at the Delray Beach Tennis Center on March 18-21. This marquee pickleball event will feature both professional and amateur competitors from across the nation. The Delray Beach Pickleball Open represents one of 16 tournaments on the APP Tour taking place throughout the United States and Europe. Foster Events Group, in partnership with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, will bring the second stop of the APP Tour to Palm Beach County, which concludes with the Miami Masters International Championship on January 19-23, 2022. The APP Tour is the first professional tour sanctioned by USA Pickleball.

The Delray Beach Tennis Center is one of the premier venues for racquet sports in Florida. The Delray Beach Tennis Center consists of 14 clay courts, six hard courts, and an 8,200-seat stadium located in the heart of Delray Beach, just to the west of the world-famous downtown area on Atlantic Avenue. This venue will be transformed into a dynamic setting with a layout that presents 27 pickleball courts. The stadium court will feature matches televised on CBS Sports Network and distributed to over 40 countries through various digital networks. Pickleball, an emerging sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, has grown significantly in Palm Beach County. Popular events like the Delray Beach Pickleball Classic have turned The Palm Beaches into a top destination for the sport. The APP Tour’s Delray Beach Pickleball Open will significantly add to that history. During the event, avid fans will get a chance to see elite competitors with popular professional players slated to attend like Anna Leigh Waters, Steve Kennedy, and Leigh Waters. Take a glimpse into pickleball in The Palm Beaches with the 2019 Delray Beach Pickleball Classic.

The Delray Beach Pickleball Open will act as a benefit for Thank You First Responder (TYFRO), a South Florida-based nonprofit organization. On Friday, March 19, local police officers, firefighters, military veterans, and front-line workers will play in a pickleball exhibition alongside professional players. “We’re delighted to support the TYFRO nonprofit as our recognized charity for the 2021 Delray Open Pickleball Open,” said co-tournament chairman Carl Foster. “We have seen America’s fastest-growing sport include our first responders staying fit on the courts. This is our way for pickleball with a purpose to give back to our police, fire rescue, medical and military veterans that are all our true heroes.”

The 2021 Delray Beach Pickleball Open schedule: Thursday, March 18 •

8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Pro Singles and Amateur competition

Friday, March 19 • •

8 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Amateur Age Division Gender Doubles 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: TYFRO VIP Celebrity/Player Fundraising Reception with Silent Auction and Pro Player Meet and Greet

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7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: TYFRO Celebrity Pro-Am Fundraiser Engage Pro-Celebrity Exhibition/Round Robin at the Delray Beach Tennis Stadium

Saturday, March 20 •

8 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Pro and Amateur Ladies and Men’s Doubles

•

7 p.m.: CBS Sports Ladies Doubles Finals Stadium

Sunday, March 21 •

8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Pro and Amateur Mixed

Newsletter of the Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission | April 2021

IN THIS ISSUE 1 SPORTS WIN BIG RATINGS 2 ART ADVENTURES 3 SHARKS LURE CREWS 4 SERENA AT G-STAR 5 SPRING TRAINING IN PBC 6 MARINA VILLAGE 7 SSOF THEME

FILM FLORIDA PODCAST - MARCH Thom Gossom, Jr. Jose Daniel Freixas

TELEVISED SPORTS SCORE BIG FOR PBC The 2021 Honda Classic put the spotlight back on The Palm Beaches once again. The tournament, played last month at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, was broadcast all across the globe. In addition to the nationally televised coverage on NBC’s Golf Channel, the event was shown throughout 220 countries with a potential reach of one billion households. Meanwhile, televised sports in The Palm Beaches reached more than six million additional households recently with three internationally televised events: the PGA Tour Champions’ TimberTech Championship; college football’s Boca Raton Bowl; and the ATP Tour’s Delray Beach Open. These events provided more than 60 hours of TV coverage.

The TimberTech Championship teed off first from October 26 to November 1, 2020, with the Golf Channel providing 17.5 hours of live coverage that reached 3.3 million households. Next up was the seventh annual RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl, played at Florida Atlantic University. That Bowl game had a primetime slot on ESPN and reached more than 1.5 million homes. And lastly, the Tennis Channel produced 41 hours of live event coverage for the Boca Raton Bowl Delray Beach Open, which was shown in over 1.4 million households. To learn more about world-class sports in The Palm Beaches, visit palmbeachsports.com/news. Delray Beach Open

ART ADVENTURES BACK ON THE SCENE Come along on a journey with storyteller and adventure guide Shelli Lockhart as she uncovers some very special places to go, things to do and people to meet on the newest episode of Art Adventures of The Palm Beaches. “Anything creative can be considered art. I am excited to be a part of the series and to help the audience discover all the cultural experiences Palm Beach County has Host Shelli Lockhart to offer ,” said Shelli Lockhart. Explore Mounts Botanical Gardens, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens and Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens in the upcoming episode which is expected to air on South Florida PBS in Summer 2021. The series is made possible by The Cultural Council for PBC, The PBC Film & TV Commission, and The Gardens Mall. For more info, visit artadventuresofthepalmbeaches.com.

FAMOUS FINS LURE GLOBAL CREWS Four international production crews visited The Palm Beaches last month seeking a glimpse of sharp-toothed scene stealers beneath the surface of PBC’s expansive coastline, covering the annual black tip shark migration for nature documentaries. “One of the Black Tip Shark Migration advantages of filming here is the accessibility,” FAU shark researcher Stephen Kajiura told the Palm Beach Post. “You are not in the Amazon rainforest living in a tent, you’re staying in a hotel on Palm Beach.” Among the projects being filmed were BBC’s OceanXplorers and Nat Geo’s Sky Sharks, both of which will showcase how PBC’s unique position along the gulfstream brings a myriad of natural marine life events like the black tip shark migration to our coastline. A source of fascination, sharks play an increasing role in drawing production as audiences across the globe tune in for a thrill. See more at pbfilm.com. 4D

FOCUS ON FILM A FLOCK OF NEW BIRDING EPISODES Birding The Palm Beaches, an engaging series on The Palm Beaches TV, will debut new episodes this Spring. Internationally acclaimed wildlife expert James Currie returns with information and breathtaking images that will surely delight any birdwatcher. "It's a pleasure to show the world the special birds and birding areas in and around The Palm Beaches! Everywhere you point the camera you find a beautiful bird in a tropical setting. It's truly a cameraman's dream, “ said producer/videographer Jeff Aderman of AA Video. Episodes were filmed throughout natural areas in PBC, including Pine Glades, Jupiter Ridge, Juno Dunes and Frenchman’s Forest. To see new episodes, click the On Demand tab at ThePalmBeaches.TV. Jeff Aderman On Set

WILD & SCENIC ON THE BIG SCREEN The Town of Jupiter presents the 7th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Thursday, April 10 at 7pm. The festival is one of the nation’s premier environmental and adventure film events. This year’s theme is “Resilient by Nature” and serves as a reminder that humans make the world better by their inherent resiliency. Among the 11 short films to be screened include: Disappearing Penguins, about how the penguin population is faring on a remote island off the Antarctic peninsula, and Resilience Is In Our Nature, a snapshot of the Portland, OR community during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter uprising. Door prizes, food options, special guests and kids’ activities are available, along with a pre-film chat. There is also an option for virtual participation. See more at jupiterlighthouse.org/ special-events-tickets/ wild-scenic-film-festival.

A GOAL FOR THE PALM BEACHES The Washington Spirit, a professional women’s soccer team out of DC, recently completed their spring training in The Palm Beaches. The teams practiced most of their season at Palm Beach Atlantic University. As for the Spirit's connection to the area, owner Michele Kang is a Palm Beach resident. “Our players will benefit greatly from a world class outdoor facility in perfect weather for training as many other sports teams have enjoyed for years,” Kang said in a recent news release. Jupiterbased Jetty Productions was on site to produce a high-quality and entertaining short video to celebrate and welcome the Washington DC Spirit soccer team to The Palm Beaches. The video will highlight the team’s experience on the field with oncamera interviews of players, coaches and management. Interviews include Michelle Kang, owner; Suzanne Niedland, a new Spirit investor with strong ties to Palm Beach; Richie Burke, head coach; Aubrey Bledsoe, goalkeeper and others. For more, visit jettyproductions.com.

SNAKEHEAD HITS THE CIRCUIT Snakehead has begun its journey on the 2021 film festival circuit, starting with the Santa Barbara Film Festival. The feature film began production in 2017 and filmed key action scenes aboard the Monarch Countess vessel docked at the Port of Palm Beach. Directed by Evan Leong (Linsanity, I am more: Obj) and Produced by Brian Yang (Actor/Producer, The Man With The Iron Fists, Hawaii-Five O, Linsanity) Snakehead centers around the story of a Chinese immigrant attempting to make a better life for her family. Aspiring to bring more stories with strong Asian characters to the big screen, Leong teamed up a group of industry insiders to make Snakehead possible, and after pandemic-related release delays, the team is thrilled to bring the film to the big screen. See more at arowanafilms.com. Yang and Leong

THE PALM BEACHES TV REACHES HALF A MILLION VIEWERS

The Palm Beaches TV Facebook Watch Party series has surpassed a reach of a half of million people. With 41 episodes completed and broadcast on Facebook, the campaign has reached over 500,000 people, directly targeting those who are within driving distance to The Palm Beaches. Targeting the drive market throughout the pandemic has been a strategic goal of the campaign which has allowed The Palm Beaches brand and identity to remain top of mind for travelers to consider when they are ready. The series kicked off over a year ago and has broadcast a new episode every Tuesday at noon. The episodes are created by repurposing content from the 40 hours of original programming airing on The Palm Beaches TV. To continue the success, tourism stakeholders are encouraged to share, like and repost the episode to expand the reach of the audience in a coordinated effort to help boost recovery efforts for tourism. View past episodes and sign up for release reminders at facebook.com/FreePermits.

FOCUS ON FILM LOCAL TEEN IN THE SPOTLIGHT Palm Beach County high school student Sam Friedman has been making quite a bit of news lately for his community service. He is the founder and president of South Florida Tech for Seniors (SFTFS), a non-profit organization of high school students who volunteer their time to help senior citizens navigate the tech world. From tablets, smartphones, to computers and other devices, this group of ten fresh-faced youngsters help grandparents thrive. The team has recently added Covid vaccination information and appointment assistance to their list of services. In addition to several local media outlets, Sam was featured as a “Rad Human” on the nationally syndicated daytime talk show, the Kelly Clarkson Show on NBC and Bravo. Way to go, Sam and everyone at SFTFS! See more at sftfs.org.

PBC LEGEND TELLS THE TRUTH To Tell the Truth is an iconic TV show that’s been around since 1956. The most recent iteration on ABC is hosted by Anthony Anderson, star of the hit sitcom, Blackish. On To Tell the Truth, celebrity panelists are presented with three contestants and must identify who is telling the truth about their unusual occupation or experience read aloud by the host. Last month, in a segment called “My BFF is a Wild Animal,” the truth teller was PBC’s own shark expert and worldfamous photographer, Jim Abernethy! For nearly four decades, Jim has specialized in large predatory shark diving out of Jim Abernethy’s Scuba Adventures in Lake Park. He has cultivated an endearing relationship with a 15ft Tiger Shark, Emma, for many years. Two panelists correctly pegged Jim as a man with a fishy friendship! Dive Emma & Abernethy deeper at scuba-adventures.com.

WATERFRONT FASHION SHOW PREVIEW The Palm Beach International Boat Show decks the West Palm Beach waterfront out with over $1.2 billion worth of yachts and accessories, including hundreds of boats ranging from 8-foot inflatables to super yachts nearly 200 feet in length. This showcase of luxury makes for a captivating fashion backdrop, and as a preview for the 2022 Palm Beach Fashion Week, Pucci Models & Violinist designer Emilio Pucci exhibited their Spring Summer 2021 Beachwear Collection during an invitationonly cocktail party hosted by Princess Yachts of America. Models strutted along the waterfront runway with fashionable masks to complement the swimwear, and the resulting images bring together a winning combination of colors and designs set against the opulence of the expansive yacht displays. See more at thepalmbeachfashionweek.com.

HOMERUN FOR BASEBALL COVERAGE Spring training baseball is back in The Palm Beaches and knocking it out of the park for TV coverage. Major League Baseball is set to have a full 162-game schedule after last year's shortened season. And while many spring training games in Jupiter at the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (home of the Miami Marlins & St. Louis Cardinals) are sold out and those that are not have very limited tickets available, fans can tune in to watch from several networks including Fox Sports North, AT&T Sportnet, NBC Sports, Spectrum Sportsnet LA, Fox Sports Ohio, NESN, Fox Sports Midwest, Fox Sports Detroit and many more stations, with over 150 airings on various networks. These broadcasts are an incredible opportunity to showcase the beauty of The Palm Beaches. For more info, visit rogerdeanchevroletstadium.com. Roger Dean Stadium

SERENA WILLIAMS RETURNS TO G-STAR STUDIOS Tennis legend Serena Williams returned to G-Star Studios in Palm Springs to film a commercial for Away, an American luggage and travel accessories company. Three custom sets were built on Sound Stage One which is owned by G-Star High School of the Arts. “Serena is such an inspiration to our students for her many accomplishments,” said GStar Founder, Greg Hauptner. “It was especially rewarding to have her represent Away since it’s a $150 million designer, manufacturer and retailer that was started by two young entrepreneurs, Jennifer Rubio and Stephanie Korey...” Hauptner added, “This production is particularly exciting for our female students to see the accomplishments of successful young women like Serena, Jennifer and Stephanie and be inspired by them.” Serena teamed up with Away again this year to launch the second collection she co-designed. See more at awaytravel.com/serena-williams.

Serena On Sound Stage One

FOCUS ON FILM FLASHBACK FEATURE: THE SPY WHO LOVED ME Roger Moore, the James Bond actor honored at the 1997 Palm Beach International Film Festival, has another little-known connection to PBC. Moore played the title role of MI6 agent 007 in seven Bond films, including The Spy Who Loved Me (1977). In that film, Bond is called to investigate the disappearance of a British and a Soviet submarine equipped with missiles. In a last ditch effort to escape danger, Bond launches his car, a Lotus Esprit, from a dock and into the water. The car converts into a submarine and Bond makes his escape. The custom-built submarine is called the Wet Nellie, and it was built by Perry Oceanographic in Riviera Beach. Learn more at wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spy_Who_Loved_Me_(film).

LOCATION SPOTLIGHT MARINA VILLAGE IN RIVIERA BEACH Just west of Peanut Island is a remarkable waterfront location with coastal angles in every direction. Riviera Beach’s Marina Village is dressed and ready for a photoshoot or commercial film project.

Bicentennial Park Beach

Royal blue shade sails fly over a large concession/gathering area with plenty of space for an outdoor scene for sports, wellness, lifestyle or fashion Splash fountain productions. Further to the east you will find coconut palms on a sandy Intracoastal Waterway beach with kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals available. The public marina offers a boating backdrop along the waterway with turquoise pony walls and sandstone capped pedestals that dot the coastline. Imagine a scene in a grove of date palms, flanked by large parcels of perfectly manicured grass set against the waterfront marina. For support services and other scene work there Date palms and grass lawns is a two-story event center with meeting rooms, restrooms and an outdoor deck area that could work as a party scene, holding area and/or catering.

Upstairs deck area

The proximity to Peanut Island doesn’t get any closer than the Bicentennial Park at Marina Village. Visit pbfilm.com for more images or to request a customized location package.

EDUCATION CORNER SSOF THEME BRINGS THE OOH LA LA! The judges’ scores are in and the 26th Annual Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films (SSOF), the largest student film competition and award show in Florida, will officially announce the finalists and winners on the brand-new SSOF Award Show broadcast that will air in mid-May! The theme for this year’s show and celebration is all about “making the ordinary, extraordinary!” While everyone may be stuck at home and unable to walk the red carpet, that won’t stop SSOF from bringing the red carpet to all those talented Florida students, their family, instructors, and friends. SSOF knows we’re all Zoomed out, so its planning to bring the “oh la la” and not the “blah, blah, blah” to students eagerly awaiting the results in all categories and wanting to know who gets a piece of more than $20,000 in cash and prizes! Starring actor, musician and comedian Frank Licari, of PBS’ On the Town in The Palm Beaches and Hulu’s The Hardy Boys, the SSOF Award Show will be a pre-produced program chocked full of surprise guest appearances, songs, comedy, acceptance speeches, student films and so much more! Details about the SSOF Award Show will be Host Frank Licari coming soon, so keep an eye on pbfilm.com/SSOF or the SSOF Facebook page (StudentShowcaseOfFilms) and Twitter feed (@StudentFilmsFL) for current updates and information.

Co-Editors: Christy Andreoni & Phyllis Man, Assistant Editor: Kelly King, Contributors: Christopher Cobb, Alberto Jordat, Lauren Tobin

* Co-Editors: Phyllis Man and Christy Tricoli *Assistant Editor: Kelly King | To be included in this newsletter please call 561.233.1000 or email Ctricoli@pbfilm.com

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PALM BEACH COUNTY FILM & TELEVISION COMMISSION Film Commissioner Chuck Elderd | Deputy Film Commissioner & Director of Finance Michelle Hillery Director of Operations & Production Christy Andreoni | Director of Development & Marketing Phyllis Man PR & New Marketing Strategist Lauren Tobin | Locations & Creative Marketing Specialist Kelly King Production Consultant Christopher Cobb | Office Administrator Alberto Jordat

Production Activity Report For February 2021 Variance Explanations Percentage change variances of ± 10% in performance statistics are explained in this section. Historical Context (COVID-19): Please refer to the March - December 2020 Production Activity Reports for a full timeline of the pandemic’s impact on Palm Beach County’s production industry. 1. Production Revenue: A 32% decrease in Production Revenue is due to ongoing impacts of the COVID19 pandemic, which in comparison to 2020, did not begin to affect the production industry until the following month (mid-March 2020). Additionally, the Honda Classic moved from February dates in 2020 to March dates in 2021. The data from this major nationally televised event will be reflected in the March 2021 Production Activity Report. While there was an overall decrease in production revenue for the month compared to last year, there were multiple high-impact six-figure projects in February 2021, including commercials for Dupixent, Ublrevy and Under Armour, a photoshoot for Sports Illustrated, and TV/docuseries like Divers, Drive-Ins and Dives, OceanXplorers and A Year on Planet Earth. 2. Hotel Room Nights: A 40% decrease in Hotel Room Nights is due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID19 pandemic, which has forced the production industry to travel crew as little as possible and hire/collaborate with local hires. Additionally, the move of the Honda Classic from February to March will have associated production hotel room bookings reflected in next month’s data. 3. Total Leads: A 13% increase in Total Leads is due to the FTC staff actively generating and pursuing leads for new business, as well as cultivating relationships with returning clients. While major production epicenters like California and New York were undergoing continuous shutdowns to slow the spread of COVID-19 in February, Florida has remained open for business. Additionally, unpredictable (and at frequently harrowing) weather patterns across the country have made Florida’s year-round warm climate an appealing and secure option for production in the winter months. 4. Lead Responses: A 13% increase in Lead Responses goes hand-in-hand with the increase in Total Leads (as described above). Leads are handled carefully, providing specific resource information tailored to each project to include a customized Locations Package, if applicable.

4.E.

January 2021 February 2021 Production Production Activity Activity Report Report PRODUCTION REVENUE

Feb 2020

YTD 2021

Feb 2021

YTD 2021

$26,791,662

$41,107,838

$13,230,420

12-MONTH ROLLING REVENUE March 2020 - February 2021 HOTEL ROOM NIGHTS

CHANGE

$27,818,576

-32%

$158,028,262 2,172

3,065

993

1,832

-40%

732

1,375

694

1,310

-5%

Permits Issued Non-Permitted Productions TOTAL PRODUCTIONS

40 29 69

63 59 122

35 29 64

57 54 111

-10% -8% -9%

State FC and Susan Simms Other Leads and Return Clients

2 26

3 53

3 28

5 58

67% 9%

TOTAL LEADS

13%

LEAD RESPONSES

13%

LEAD CONVERSIONS

3,310

6,523

2,295

5,907

-9%

PRODUCTION DAYS

WEBSITE UNIQUE VISITORS

4.E.

THE PALM BEACHES TELEVISION Broadcasting 40 Hours of Original Content The Palm Beaches TV Original Television Shows SHOW NAME

Number of Episodes

SHOW NAME

Number of Episodes

Hooked On The Palm Beaches

Landmark in Paradise

Birding Adventures

Lion Country Safari Documentary

Boca Bowl 2019

Little Wonders of The Palm Beaches

Dock ‘n Dine

Lou Groza Awards 2019

Drive The Palm Beaches

On The Town In The Palm Beaches

Golf Advisor Round Trip

Passport to The Palm Beaches

Honda Classic All Access

ScubaNation

Hidden Wild

Student Showcase of Films

3 Par-fect Days

SHOW NAME

Number of Episodes

The Best of Sunfest

The Par-fect 18 in Palm Beach County

The Polo Life

Travel Series w Peter Greenberg

Travels & Traditions with Burt Wolf

US Polo Championship 2019

Women in Polo in The Palm Beaches

The Palm Beaches TV Commercials Baseball

Golf- Broken Sound

Flagler Museum

Morikami Museum

Golf- Palm Beach Par 3

Golf - PBIA Putt-Putt

Snorkeling & Diving

Palm Beach Culture - Golf / Orchestra

Palm Beach Culture - Beach / Ballet

Diving In The Palm Beaches

Snorkeling In The Palm Beaches

Discover Boca Raton

Discover Boynton Beach

Discover Delray Beach

Discover Juno Beach

Discover Jupiter

Discover Lake Okeechobee / Glades

Discover Lake Worth

Discover Palm Beach Gardens

Discover Palm Beach

Discover Riviera Beach / Singer Island

Discover Wellington

Discover West Palm Beach

The Perfect Place - Sunrises

The Perfect Place to Farm

The Perfect Place - Equestrian

The Perfect Place - Everglades

The Perfect Place - Baseball

The Perfect Place - Diving

The Perfect Place - Wildlife

The Perfect Place Beaches

The Perfect Place - Culinary

The Perfect Place - Culture

The Perfect Place - Polo

The Perfect Place - Biking

The Perfect Place

The Perfect Place - Sports

The Perfect Place - Outdoor Adventure

The Palm Beaches TV Promos 20 Covid PSA's

Lake Okeechobee Fishing Tournament

Shades of Culture - John O Hurley

Palms Of Service

Lake Worth Lagoon - A Lake Worth Visiting

Shades of Culture - Judy Gold

Turtle Time in The Palm Beaches

Mark Your Art in Public Art Delray Beach

Shades of Culture - Nicole Henry

Ale Trail of The Palm Beaches

Mosaic Filler

Shades of Culture - Tito Puente, Jr.

Barrett Jackson

One Voice

Snorkel Trail- Blue Heron Bridge

Boat Show TV

Palm Beach County Parks - Amphitheaters

Snorkel Trail- Ocean Reel Park

Convention Center Promo

Palm Beach County Parks - Boating

Supercar Week

County Destination for PBC

Palm Beach County Parks - Nature

The Glades Region with BDB

Cultural Concierge Tips - Science Center & Aquarium

Palm Beach County Parks - The Glades

The Palm Beaches Marathon

Cultural Concierge Tips - Boca Museum of Art

Palm Beach International Raceway

The Palm Beaches Marathon

Cultural Concierge Tips - Mounts Botanical Gardens

Palm Beaches - South Florida’s Cultural Capital

The Perfect Place - Discover The Palm Beaches

Glenn Jergensen Welcome Message

PBC Parks & Recreation - Loxahatchee Riverbend

The Perfect Week of Sports

Goliath Groupers with Jim Abernethy

Shades of Culture - Daniel Ulbricht

This is Palm Beach Culture

It’s a Shore Thing - Dr. Beach

Shades of Culture - Vanilla Ice

Turtle Town with Jim Abernethy

Just Bring Your Game Sports Commission

Shades of Culture - Anthony Laciura

Why Palm Beach County with BDB 4F

Palm Beach Convention Center FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYSIS REPORT-BUDGET COMPARISON For the Three Months Ending February 2021 Period To Date Actual

Curr Budget

Year To Date Budget Var

Actual

Curr Budget

OPERATING REVENUE SPACE RENTAL ADVERTISING INCOME NET BUILDING SERVICES REVENUE NET F&B REVENUE NET PARKING NET EXHIBITOR SERVICES NET AUDIO VISUAL NET MISC INCOME(EXPENSE)

115,125 0 30,487 (34,459) 26,587 772 2,842 (3,829)

334,700 0 90,500 171,350 63,810 6,000 30,190 (6,190)

(219,575) 0 (60,013) (205,809) (37,223) (5,228) (27,348) 2,361

345,068 10,000 103,663 (118,398) 66,329 4,604 22,767 21,509

1,101,500 0 253,330 795,890 254,790 32,800 164,860 (30,950)

TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE

137,526

690,360

(552,834)

455,543

2,572,220

OPERATING EXPENSES EXECUTIVE MARKETING FINANCE EVENT PRODUCTION OPERATIONS - ADMIN/OVRHEAD OPERATIONS - SECURITY OPERATIONS - IT OPERATIONS - PARKING OVERHEAD

26,086 21,938 6,733 18,298 122,983 20,144 14,991 17,640 13,381

29,570 39,890 22,120 25,680 201,340 28,890 19,060 30,880 28,880

3,484 17,952 15,387 7,382 78,357 8,747 4,069 13,241 15,499

134,721 127,353 54,343 92,879 555,317 108,766 54,761 91,106 127,201

159,130 219,540 132,620 136,980 1,076,410 147,360 86,010 135,980 148,710

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES

262,195

426,310

164,115

1,346,445

2,242,740

(124,669)

264,050

(388,719)

NET OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) OPERATIONAL CAPITAL EXPENSES NET OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) AFTER CAP-X

Balance Brought Forward Transfers In 1st Cent Fund Statutory Holdback Pool Investment Interest Income City of WPB Contributions Statutory Holdback Return PYF Total Direct County Revenue* Direct County Expenses Legal Services Insurance & Surety Bonds Inspector General Fee Materials/Supplies Operating/Other Operating Expenses Indirect PBCCC Incentive Funding Total Direct County Expenses* Net Income (Loss)

2,063 (126,732)

484 484

0 264,050

2,063 (390,782)

484 484

Annual Budget Budget Var

(756,432) 10,000 (149,667) (914,288) (188,461) (28,196) (142,093) 52,459

Actual

Annual Budget

Budget Var

345,068 10,000 103,663 (118,398) 66,329 4,604 22,767 21,509

1,780,000 0 365,480 1,652,000 395,100 102,400 311,360 (74,340)

(1,434,932) 10,000 (261,817) (1,770,398) (328,771) (97,796) (288,593) 95,849

455,543

4,532,000

(4,086,457)

24,409 92,187 78,277 44,101 521,093 38,594 31,249 44,874 21,509

134,721 127,353 54,343 92,879 555,317 108,766 54,761 91,106 127,201

424,100 561,500 298,700 333,500 2,568,300 352,700 210,800 356,900 388,000

289,379 434,147 244,357 240,621 2,012,983 243,934 156,039 265,794 260,799

896,295

1,346,445

5,494,500

4,148,055

(2,116,677)

(890,903)

329,480

(1,220,383)

(890,903)

(962,500)

71,597

(12,477)

3,200

(15,677)

(12,477)

30,000

(42,477)

(878,425)

326,280

(1,204,705)

(878,425)

(992,500)

114,075

6,821 6,821

1,125,000 (99,625) 104,167 1,129,541

(1,125,000) 99,625 6,821 (104,167) (1,122,721)

31,868 31,868

333 37,500 1,250 500 16,607 51,667 107,857

333 37,500 1,250 500 (15,261) 51,667 75,989

2,889 31,868 34,757

1,667 187,500 6,250 2,500 83,035 258,333 539,285

(158,115)

156,193

(314,308)

(906,361)

916,536

1,667 187,500 3,361 2,500 51,167 258,333 504,528 (1,822,897)

6,821 6,821

2,443,728 2,700,000 (239,101) 250,000 5,154,627

(2,443,728) (2,700,000) 239,101 6,821 (250,000) (5,147,806)

2,889 31,868 34,757

4,000 450,000 15,000 6,000 199,284 620,000 1,294,284

4,000 450,000 12,111 6,000 167,416 620,000 1,259,527

(906,361)

2,867,843

(3,774,204)

Marketing/PR – April 2021 Website Update: Updated website with new photos. Upcoming Events – April 2021 Condo and HOA Expo Starpower National Competition Best of Palm Beach WGI Meeting Trendz Tradeshow Cheney Brothers Sales Meeting

04/05/21 04/10/21 04/14/21 04/14/21 04/22/21 04/23/21

04/05/21 04/11/21 04/15/21 04/15/21 04/28/21 04/23/21

700 700 500 20 500 700

Consumer Consumer Banquet Meeting Trade Meeting

Definite Tentative Definite Tentative Definite Definite

Social Media Social Media Followers Facebook –8,228 (February) up to 8,283 (March) (additional 34ppl) Instagram – 1,862 (February) up to 1,897 (March) – (Additional 35ppl) Twitter - 3,140 (2 additional followers) Instagram Monthly Total Interactions – 63 (up 6.7%) Impressions – 2,058 (up 8.4%) Reach – 551 (up 10.2%) Generate Profile Visits – 870 (up 162%) Facebook Monthly Total People Reached – 422 (down 12%) Post Engagements – 10,000 (up 134%) Page Likes – 32 (up 3%)

Google Analytics

Media Mentions – March 2021 Business Notes: PBC commissioner joins South Florida transportation board [google.com] Palm Beach Daily News

Ultrapan's acrylic and PET panel production focus of Closets/WPE Florida tour [google.com] woodworkingnetwork.com

Video: Lamello Zeta P2 biscuit joiner from Colonial Saw [google.com] https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/events-contests/closets-conference-expo/video-richelieus-closet-rod-system-accessesclothes-blind https://msmagazine.com/2021/03/09/lauren-boebert-marjorie-taylor-greene-internalized-misogyny-women-feminist-politics/

https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/events-contests/wood-pro-expo-florida/video-lamello-zeta-p2-biscuit-joiner-colonial-saw https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/woodworking-industry-news/patrick-industries-expands-production-serve-fl-and-gacustomers https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/events-contests/closets-conference-expo/video-richelieus-closet-rod-system-accessesclothes-blind Will stimulus money be the shot in the arm Florida's struggling hospitality industry needs? Palm Beach Post The Palm Beach County Convention Center, a revenue generator for local businesses in nearby Rosemary Square and throughout downtown West ...

DEFINITE Room Rental by Month

Booked Date Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 ACTUAL $ BUDGET $ Variance $ Prospects $ Cancels

Oct-20 37,648 37,648 37,648 37,648 37,648 37,648 37,648

Nov-20 8,325 8,325 8,325 8,325 8,325 8,325 8,325

Dec-20 94,900 94,900 111,675 111,675 111,675 111,675 111,675

Jan-21 65,548 67,682 54,208 57,675 57,675 57,675 57,675

Feb-21 123,000 203,995 103,380 120,205 115,125 115,125 115,125

Mar-21 94,538 56,038 139,827 135,162 44,862 62,488 62,488

4/1/2021

updated:

Apr-21 153,018 42,593 25,768 25,768 126,683 42,893 56,493

May-21 109,280 146,180 162,335 162,335 99,680 107,000 127,600

Jun-21 131,925 95,450 75,250 75,250 116,295 77,525 113,045

Jul-21 87,350 115,550 85,550 85,550 128,550 115,550 130,050

Aug-21 132,619 132,619 121,119 121,119 121,119 121,119 121,119

Sep-21 50,085 83,235 84,735 84,735 110,860 88,235 88,235

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

TOTALS 1,088,236 1,084,215 1,009,820 1,025,447 1,078,497 945,258 1,029,478

1,029,478 1,780,000

37,648

8,325

111,675

57,675

115,125

62,488

56,493

127,600

113,045

130,050

121,119

88,235

191,700

127,800

243,200

204,100

334,700

192,000

152,200

128,100

79,800

36,700

52,900

36,800

$ $

(500) $

(154,052) $

(119,475) $

(131,525) $

(146,425) $

(219,575) $

(129,512) $

33,245

93,350

68,219

51,435

(95,707) $ -

6,500

(750,522) 6,500

4.I.

March 2021 Project Status Report Department of Environmental Resources Management Sea Turtle Lighting: As part of the County’s sea turtle protection efforts, ERM is responsible for the compliance and enforcement of coastal lighting regulations. These efforts include the monitoring of more than 300 properties along 11 miles of shoreline to ensure that artificial lighting that is disruptive to nesting sea turtles and hatchlings is not visible from the beach. ERM staff completed the first full round of surveys in March and have been successfully coordinating with larger resorts and condominiums to reduce ambient lighting associated with pools and common areas. As an example, in coordination with the multiple Marriott Resorts on Singer Island, red light sources have been added to the resort pools in an effort to eliminate bright white light sources that reflect off of the buildings themselves. Sea turtles’ eyes are less sensitive to red light, which means that when red lights are used, both adult and hatchling turtles are less likely to become disoriented when returning to the ocean. Fixes like these are often easy and cost-effective, and can provide significant improvements for coastal properties.

LIGHTING - BEFORE

LIGHTING - AFTER

LWL Fishing Challenge: ERM hosted a Lake Worth Lagoon (LWL) 2021 Winter Fishing Challenge in February, and the results are in! During the two-week tournament, 46 anglers logged 737 approved catches. The fish caught represent 65 species, which is a new high for the LWL Fishing Challenge series. Of those catches, 110 were in the sportfish category, including snook, bonefish, and permit.

BIG CATCH

ERM staff are thankful for all the participants who submitted their fisheries data. This information helps the Department continue to preserve and protect Palm Beach County's largest estuary. Also special thanks to the generous donors that made this tournament happen: West Palm Beach Fishing Club, Angler Action Foundation, MANG, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Engel Coolers, and Coastal Angler Magazine Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Dave Kerner, Mayor, Robert S. Weinroth, Vice Mayor, Maria G. Marino, Gregg K. Weiss, Maria Sachs, Melissa McKinlay, Mack Bernard

Prescribed Fire: On March 5th, ERM staff took advantage of weather and vegetative fuel conditions to complete a highly technical 26 acre urban scrub habitat burn at Juno Dunes Natural Area that had been planned for over 5 years. Additionally on March 12th, ERM staff completed the Department’s second ever aerial ignition prescribed burn at Pine Glades Natural Area. Staff utilized a contracted helicopter with a specialized device from the South Florida Water Management District that drops plastic incendiary spheres over 1,500 acres. Utilizing the helicopter allows for a larger, safer and more efficient burn. To date for fiscal year 2021, ERM has conducted 12 burns on 2,374 acres.

PRESCRIBED BURN

Natural Areas Week: In lieu of the annual Natural Areas Festival, ERM hosted Natural Areas Week. Staff hosted 23 small events at various natural areas from March 17th to March 24th. Adventures such as kayaking, trail running, swamp tromps, bike rides, hikes, fire walks, star gazing, and bird watching were a few of the free events offered.

NATURAL AREAS WEEK KAYAK EVENT

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Dave Kerner, Mayor, Robert S. Weinroth, Vice Mayor, Maria G. Marino, Gregg K. Weiss, Maria Sachs, Melissa McKinlay, Mack Bernard

4.K. PBI Traffic Report – UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

4.K.

March 2021

FY2021 CONTRACT TRACKING REPORT CONTRACT/VENDOR

CONTRACTURAL EXPENSES

EFF DATE

EXP DATE

RENEWAL (and/or) STATUS

SPORTS COMMISSION (R2017-1634)

$5,009,539

10/1/17

9/30/22

1st Amendment (R2018-1467) 2nd Amendment (R2019-1488) 3rd Amendment (R2020-0919) 4th Amendment (R2020-1303)

CULTURAL COUNCIL (2017-1632)

$7,754,623

10/1/17

9/30/22

1st Amendment (R2018-1466) 2nd Amendment (R2019-1485) 3rd Amendment (R2020-0918) 4th Amendment (R2020-1304)

FILM & TV COMMISSION (R2017-1635)

$1,724,260

10/1/17

9/30/22

1st Amendment (R2018-1468) 2nd Amendment (2019-1487) 3rd Amendment (R2020-0920) 4th Amendment (R2020-1301)

$17,417,615

10/1/17

9/30/22

1st Amendment (R2018-1465) 2nd Amendment (R2019-1486) 3rd Amendment (R2020-0917) 4th Amendment

DPBC (R2017-1633)

4.L.

March 2021

(R2020-1302)

SUBCONTRACTS OVER $100,000

DPBC-Miles Media Group LLLP Website Design & Dev. Services R2016-0222 Amend R2016-1429 R2019-0184

$474,240 annually including monthly fees of $2,020.

3/1/16

9/30/18

2-2 yr renewals

10/1/16 10/1/18 10/1/20

9/30/18 9/30/20 9/30/22

Amendment 1st - 2-yr renewal 2nd - 2yr renewal

$680,000 (not to exceed) $560,000 pd mo. $46,666.66 Optional services not to exceed $100,000. $360,000 pd mo. $30,000

10/1/18

9/30/20

one (1) 2-yr renewal one (1) 1-yr renewal

10/1/20

9/30/22

2nd of 2yr renewal

DPBC-Miles Media Group, LLP R2019-1070-media placement Services (supplement to R2018-1121)

$7,000,000 per year

10/1/19

9/30/20

one (1) 2-yr renewal one (1) 1-yr renewal 2nd -2yr. renewal

DPBC-Zimmerman Agency LLC R2018-1120 PR

$192,000 @ $16,000 mo. optional services not to exceed $58,000 for a total of $250,000

$420,000, pd. mo. $30,000 DPBC-Miles Media Group, LLP R2018-1121 -Media Buy Creative

DPBC-Hills Balfour, LLC

DPBC-Simpleview, LLC (assigned From New Media Gateway, Inc.) Based destination Business System On line packages

9/30/22

$49,000 annually

10/1/18

9/30/20

one (1) 2-yr renewal one (1) 1-yr renewal

9/30/21

3/31/21

Covid Extension

1/1/17 10/1/20

12/30/19 9/30/21

1st renewal, 2yr term

$237,225 base annual 10/1/14 includes CRM, CMS & web-site consulting development & hosting services

9/30/17

Sole Source w/auto renewals of 2, 2-yrs.

March 2021 R2014-1800 R2015-1743

R2019-0563

ASAE (sole source)

Amend Ex. C Fee Services Paragraph VII allows for one time setup fee of $8,000 to change email vendor Total cost $245,225 1st year $165,225 2nd year $130,000 3rd year

12/15/15

9/30/17

1st Amendment

10/1/17

9/30/19

1st of 2, 2-yr auto renewals

2nd Amend. Retro to 10/1/18 to revise Ex. A (Services) & to decrease Scope of Work. Decreases annual cost to $130,000 max, corrects rate change to (5%) and replace Ex. C Fee Schedule

10/1/18

9/30/19

2nd Amend, with one 2-year auto Renewal remaining

10/1/20

9/30/21

2nd of 2yr renewal

7/1/18

9/30/19

two, 1-year renewals

10/1/19

9/30/20

1st of 2, 1-year renewals

1st of 2, 2-yr renewals (R2016-1309) 2nd of 2 2-yr renewals (R2021-0159), 6-month ext (R2021-0280), 6-month ext

$120,000 Marketing Partnership

Under Negotiation Culture-Push, Inc. Marketing Services (R2016-0012)

$144,000 not to exceed $180,000 including travel and other out-of-pocket expenses

12/1/15

9/30/21

DPBC-Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) (sole Source)

$175,000 Amended 9/13/2020 decrease amount to $133,500

10/1/19

9/30/22

DPBC-Brand USA (sole source)

$410,000

Fall 2019

Summer 2020Summer 2021

CC-Global Spectrum L.P.

2020 funding -

7/1/17

9/30/22

suspended until summer 2021

March 2021

CC-Spectra Food Services

Benefits received $260,000 over term

10/1/15

9/30/21

DPBC-Vox International, Inc.

$30,000 annually

2/18/19

2/17/20

2/18/20

2/17/21

2/18/19

2/17/20

2/18/20

2/17/21

2/18/19

2/17/20

2/18/20

2/17/21

initial term, 4-1yr renewals 1st of 4-1yr. renewals

2/18/19

2/17/20

initial term, 4 – 1yr renewals

2/18/20

2/17/21

1st of 4-1yr. renewals

DPBC-LMG Management

$30,000 annually

DPBC_Interamerican Network Communicacao $30,000 annually E Marketing LTDA

DPBC-AviaReps

$30,000 annually, each

(Mexico & Colombia)

initial term, 4-1yr renewals 1st of 4-1yr. renewals initial term, 4-1yr renewals 1st of 4-1yr. renewals

O:TDC/Tdcmtgs2021/ContractTrackingReport/Tracking Report February

5. OLD BUSINESS

The Palm Beaches Hotel Performance Market

Month

February





The Palm Beaches



Hotel Occupancy

Hotel RevPAR

Hotel ADR

86.9%

$300

80%

62.8% 60%

$243

$279 $225

$200

$141

40%

$100

$100 20% 0%

2020

2021

17,602

2021

Hotel Room Nights Sold

Hotel Rooms 20K

2020

$119.5M

0.4M 15K

2021

Hotel Room Revenue

428K

18,003

2020

316K

$100M

0.3M 10K

0.2M

$71.1M $50M

0.1M

2020

2021

0.0M

2020

2021

$0M

2020

*Source: STR, INC. REPUBLICATION OR OTHER RE-USE OF THIS DATA WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF STR IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Research compiled and published by Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), can only be reproduced through expressed written approval from the DTPB Research Department. For questions please contact research@thepalmbeaches.com.

2021

5.A. - 1.a. /

The Palm Beaches Hotel Performance by Region Month



February



Year



 2020  2021

Hotel Occupancy 65.8%

63.6%

57.1%

60%

Hotel RevPAR

Hotel ADR

$190

$200

$289

$300

$150

$200

$173

$156

40%

$100

$99

$100 20%

$50

$0 0%

North PBC

Central PBC

North PBC

South PBC

Hotel Room Nights Sold

Hotel Rooms

Hotel Room Revenue $45.2M

150K

$40M

6,097

97K

100K

2,833

$20M

50K

North PBC

Central PBC

South PBC

$16.9M $7.8M

2K 0K

North PBC Central PBC South PBC

156K

8,477

Central PBC

North PBC

Central PBC

South PBC

$0M

North PBC

Central PBC

South PBC

*Source: STR, INC. REPUBLICATION OR OTHER RE-USE OF THIS DATA WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF STR IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

The Palm Beaches Hotel Performance by Region Month



February



Year



 2020  2021

Occupancy 67.3% 60%

63.2%

Hotel RevPAR

Hotel ADR 67.7% 60.2%

$600

$313

$595 $300

52.6% $400

40%

$200

20%

$133

$168

$110

$146

PBC Beaches

PBC PBC PBC I-95 PBC US-1/F… Airport/… Turnpike Hwy WPB

PBC PBC US-1/Fe… Airport/… Hwy WPB

PBC I-95

PBC Beaches

PBC Turnpike

$75

$88

122K

6,420

PBC PBC US-1/Fe… Airport/… Hwy WPB

PBC I-95

PBC Turnpike

Hotel Room Revenue

Hotel Room Nights Sold

Hotel Rooms

$106

$90

$100

$40M

$38.7M

6K 100K

4,417 4K

65K

2,975 2,045

$30M

$20M

53K 50K

$13.4M

39K

1,550

26K

PBC PBC PBC PBC I-95 Beaches US-1/Fe… Airport/… Hwy WPB

PBC Turnpike

$10M

$5.1M

$3.8M

$0M

$8.8M

PBC Beaches

PBC PBC PBC I-95 PBC US-1/F… Airport… Turnpike Hwy WPB

PBC Beaches

PBC PBC US-1/Fe… Airport/… Hwy WPB

PBC I-95

PBC Turnpike

*Source: STR, INC. REPUBLICATION OR OTHER RE-USE OF THIS DATA WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF STR IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

The Palm Beaches Hotel Performance by Florida Market Month

February





Year

2021





Hotel ADR

Hotel Occupancy

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Hotel Rooms

i do am pa dle ale ille c… na ers eys ast les lr an Mi Tam han derd sonv Bea ayto t My a K e Co Nap n O D F orid ac Pa Lau Jack Palm Fl Sp t F e Th

… les c… mi ers pa ale na ast ille do dle a a y o a v n p d ri Na Be Mi t M Tam derd ayt e Co son rla nhan o l O D c F k u m F l a c a Pa Pa Sp Ja tL F e Th

Hotel Room Nights Sold

i do am pa ale dle ille c… ers eys na ast les lr an Mi Tam derd han sonv Bea t My a K ayto e Co Nap O F orid D ac au Pan Jack Palm L Fl Sp Ft e h T

Hotel RevPAR

… les mi c… ers pa ale na ille ast dle do ir da Nap Mia Bea My Tam erd ayto onv Co han rlan d D ks ce an O Ft Flo a P au alm L Jac Sp P Ft e h T

Hotel Room Revenue

i a o ys … dle les ille ers na ast le o v p y iam p nd e da ac o M Tam Orla ida K der Be nhan Na son t M ayt e C D c F k u m r a l a a P Jac Flo Ft L e Pa Sp h T

*Source: STR, INC. REPUBLICATION OR OTHER RE-USE OF THIS DATA WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF STR IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

PALM BEACH COUNTY Tourist Development Council Bed Tax Collections

GROSS COLLECTIONS MONTH: INDUSTRY (COLLECTION) SEP (OCT) OCT (NOV) NOV (DEC) DEC (JAN) JAN (FEB) FEB (MAR) MAR (APR) APR (MAY) MAY (JUN) JUN (JUL) JUL (AUG) AUG (SEP) TOTAL FISCAL

YR TO YR YTD 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 % CHANGE% CHANGE 979,004 1,212,238 1,405,509 1,370,952 1,621,608 1,973,649 2,178,273 2,438,227 2,461,559 2,214,097 1,978,098 -10.66% -10.66% 1,085,426 1,458,239 1,785,170 1,635,182 1,857,806 1,989,072 2,725,682 3,083,157 3,303,783 3,314,441 1,996,505 -39.76% -28.11% 2,096,435 1,895,712 1,794,668 2,516,341 2,751,115 3,640,904 3,594,244 4,200,587 4,035,601 4,372,073 2,444,609 -44.09% -35.16% 2,311,358 2,495,590 3,187,043 3,323,289 3,785,958 4,777,922 4,875,807 5,731,320 5,630,298 6,089,984 3,800,639 -37.59% -36.09% 2,706,159 3,269,850 3,453,672 3,576,572 5,065,319 5,005,030 5,159,226 5,870,815 6,219,210 6,889,246 4,140,905 -39.89% -37.23% 3,665,558 3,669,405 4,006,494 5,107,085 6,140,424 6,621,872 6,436,528 7,435,071 7,025,626 7,788,461 5,016,312 -35.59% -36.82% 3,666,329 4,019,958 4,656,021 4,746,723 6,690,922 7,868,716 7,734,850 7,768,676 7,895,698 4,406,423 N/A N/A 2,581,217 2,848,562 2,851,113 3,408,662 4,416,637 4,257,059 4,453,561 5,266,893 5,369,516 1,044,080 N/A N/A 1,991,337 1,932,872 2,125,978 2,480,364 3,002,756 3,231,119 3,314,631 3,532,056 3,673,563 1,567,309 N/A N/A 1,301,299 1,659,601 1,830,471 1,910,875 2,512,755 2,643,059 2,933,218 3,031,361 2,883,950 1,877,388 N/A N/A 1,718,439 1,613,916 1,818,223 1,795,741 2,468,872 2,802,300 2,902,478 2,814,249 3,122,264 1,908,008 N/A N/A 1,377,936 1,410,235 1,609,331 1,970,481 2,422,236 2,307,485 2,226,361 2,655,543 2,581,689 1,840,212 N/A N/A $25,480,496 $27,486,177 $30,523,693 $33,842,267 $42,736,409 $47,118,186 $48,534,859 $53,827,955 $54,202,757 $43,311,723 $19,377,069 N/A N/A

NET COLLECTIONS MONTH: INDUSTRY (COLLECTION) SEP(OCT) OCT (NOV) NOV (DEC) DEC (JAN) JAN (FEB) FEB (MAR) MAR (APR) APR (MAY) MAY (JUN) JUN (JUL) JUL (AUG) AUG (SEP) TOTAL FISCAL

YR TO YR YTD 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 % CHANGE% CHANGE 964,318 1,194,055 1,384,427 1,350,387 1,597,284 1,944,045 2,145,599 2,401,654 2,424,636 2,180,886 1,948,426 -10.66% -10.66% 1,069,144 1,436,365 1,758,392 1,610,654 1,829,939 1,959,236 2,684,797 3,036,909 3,254,226 3,264,725 1,966,557 -39.76% -28.11% 2,064,989 1,867,276 1,767,748 2,478,596 2,709,849 3,586,290 3,540,330 4,137,578 3,975,067 4,306,492 2,407,940 -44.09% -35.16% 2,276,688 2,458,156 3,139,237 3,273,440 3,729,168 4,706,253 4,802,670 5,645,350 5,545,843 5,998,634 3,743,630 -37.59% -36.09% 2,665,567 3,220,802 3,401,867 3,522,924 4,989,339 4,929,954 5,081,838 5,782,752 6,125,922 6,785,908 4,078,792 -39.89% -37.23% 3,610,574 3,614,364 3,946,397 5,030,479 6,048,317 6,522,543 6,339,980 7,323,545 6,920,242 7,671,634 4,941,067 -35.59% -36.82% 3,611,334 3,959,659 4,586,181 4,675,522 6,590,558 7,750,685 7,618,827 7,652,146 7,777,262 4,340,327 N/A N/A 2,542,499 2,805,834 2,808,346 3,357,532 4,350,388 4,193,203 4,386,757 5,187,889 5,288,974 1,028,419 N/A N/A 1,961,467 1,903,879 2,094,088 2,443,159 2,957,714 3,182,652 3,264,911 3,479,075 3,618,460 1,543,799 N/A N/A 1,281,779 1,634,707 1,803,014 1,882,212 2,475,064 2,603,413 2,889,219 2,985,891 2,840,691 1,849,227 N/A N/A 1,692,662 1,589,707 1,790,950 1,768,805 2,431,839 2,760,266 2,858,941 2,772,036 3,075,430 1,879,388 N/A N/A 1,357,267 1,389,081 1,585,191 1,940,924 2,385,903 2,272,873 2,192,966 2,615,710 2,542,964 1,812,609 N/A N/A $25,098,288 $27,073,885 $30,065,838 $33,334,633 $42,095,363 $46,411,412 $47,806,836 $53,020,535 $53,389,716 $42,662,047 $19,086,413 N/A N/A

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December 2021 $5,016,312

December 2020

Bed Taxes Collections (Gross) % / YTD Var. / 2021

$7,788,461

-35.59%

$19,377,069 $30,668,303

December Occupancy 2021 62.8%

% Var. -27.8%

60.0% 40.0%

20.0% 0.0%

2020

YTD February Occupancy

-19.2%

$300.00 $250.00 $200.00 $150.00 $100.00 $50.00 $0.00

80.0%

December Occupancy 2020 82.6%

% Var.

2020

December Rev Par 2021 $141.12

February ADR

February Occupancy

December Occupancy 2021 57.5%

Monthly STR December ADR 2020 $278.13

December ADR 2021 $224.81

100.0%

2021

YTD Bed Tax February

2021

2020

December Occupancy 2020 87.0%

-36.82%

$36,750,000 $30,750,000 $24,750,000 $18,750,000 $12,750,000 $6,750,000 $750,000

Bed Taxes February

2021

% Var.

YTD Bed Tax February

Bed Taxes February $9,500,000 $8,000,000 $6,500,000 $5,000,000 $3,500,000 $2,000,000 $500,000

YTD 2020

-30.5%

December ADR 2021 $208.10

$200.00 $100.00 $0.00 2021

2020

YTD STR January thru December December % December ADR Var. Rev Par 2020 2021 $257.56 -19.2% $119.58

YTD February ADR $300.00

December Rev Par 2020 $212.75

$250.00 $200.00

60.0%

$150.00

40.0%

$100.00

20.0%

$50.00

0.0%

$0.00 2021

Employment December December 2021 2020 81,400 95,900

% Var. -43.8%

$0.00 2021

2020

YTD February Rev Par

$200.00

80.0%

-41.7%

February Rev Par

$250.00

100.0%

% Var.

$300.00

2021

% Var.

December Rev Par 2020 $241.88

2020

2021

2020

% Var. -15.1%

Leisure & Hosp. Employ February 100,000 95,000 90,000 85,000 80,000 75,000 70,000

2021

2020

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by Mat Forrest Destinations Florida Government Affairs Legislative Session Week 5 April 2, 2021 Today is day 32 of the 60-day Session so we are officially past the mid-way point of the 2021 Session. This week TDT expansion legislation continued to move in the House but stalled in the Senate. Trade secret protections began moving again, and both Chambers are on track to pass their proposed budgets. Please review the update below and talk to your Delegation members. Your continued engagement with the members that represent you over the next 4 weeks will be especially important to our success. Important upcoming dates: • Sine Die, the end of Session: Friday, April 30.

Legislation TDT Expansion As expected, this week legislation that would significantly impact TDT and CDT’s continued to move in the House. Most notably though the Senate companion bill was temporarily postponed (TP’d) by the Senate Community Affairs Committee and it is unclear at this time if the Senate will consider the bill this Session. In summary, the House bill was amended a couple weeks ago to significantly scale back the impact on the industry. HB 1429 and SB 2008 - Tourist And Convention Development Taxes by Rep. Avila (R, Hialeah) and Sen. Diaz (R, Hialeah Gardens) would expand the allowed uses of TDTs authorized in 125.0104 F.S. and the Convention Development Taxes authorized in 212.0305 F.S. to allow counites to “Finance flood mitigation projects or improvements” with the funds. As filed, the bills also require a referendum to renew both taxes every 5 years however the House sponsor amended his bill to remove that requirement. As amended the House bill would still expand the uses to allow flood mitigation projects. Now it also removes a counties ability to levy additional statutorily approved tourist taxes by a resolution of the board thus leaving only a referendum as an option. Specifically, the bill says: 125.0104, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

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(3) TAXABLE PRIVILEGES; EXEMPTIONS; LEVY; RATE.— d) In addition to any 1-percent or 2-percent tax imposed under paragraph (c) the governing board of the county may levy, impose, and set an additional 1 percent of each dollar above the tax rate set under paragraph (c) by the extraordinary vote of the governing board for the purposes set forth in subsection (5) or by ordinance subject to referendum approval by the registered electors within the county or subcounty special district, in accordance with subsection (6). No county shall levy, impose, and set the tax authorized under this paragraph unless the county has imposed the 1-percent or 2-percent tax authorized under paragraph (c) for a minimum of 3 years prior to the effective date of the levy and imposition of the tax authorized by this paragraph. Revenues raised by the additional tax authorized under this paragraph may shall not be used for debt service on or refinancing of existing facilities as specified in subparagraph (5)(a)1. unless approved in a referendum election by a majority of the electors voting in such election in the county or the subcounty special taxing district by a resolution adopted by an extraordinary majority of the total membership of the governing board of the county. If the 1-percent or 2-percent tax authorized in paragraph (c) is levied within a subcounty special taxing district, the additional tax authorized in this paragraph shall only be levied therein. The provisions of paragraphs (4)(a)-(d) shall not apply to the adoption of the additional tax authorized in this paragraph. The effective date of the levy and imposition of the tax authorized under this paragraph shall be the first day of the second month following approval of the ordinance by referendum, as set forth in subsection (6), or the first day of any subsequent month as may be specified in the ordinance the governing board or the first day of any subsequent month as may be specified in the ordinance. A certified copy of such ordinance shall be furnished by the county to the Department of Revenue within 10 days after approval of such ordinance. The bill makes similar changes to the CDT in 212.0305. The issue of expanding the use for flood mitigation projects has been universally lauded by both committees that have heard the bill and it has passed unanimously. If you were not able to watch the hearings, I recommend you follow this link to the video archives so you can hear the presentation and, most importantly, the questions and comments of the members • House Environment, Agriculture & Flooding Subcommittee, March 15 (First Bill) • House Ways & Means Committee, March 22, 2021 (First Bill) • House State Affairs Committee, March 29, 2021 (Bill begins at 51:00 minutes)

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The House bill has passed all its committees and is now waiting to be heard on the Floor. As I mentioned at the start, the Senate bill was on the Community Affairs Committee agenda for March 30 but Chair Bradley announced at the start of the meeting that the bill would not be heard. The Community Affairs Committee is not expected to meet again this Session, but this does not mean that the bill is dead. There are several procedural steps that the Leadership could use to move the bill, or eventually the House bill, so it is still important that you continue to talk with ALL of your Delegation members. Please contact them and let them know your position on this important issue and thank them for their continued support.

Public Records Exemptions This important legislation started moving again this week. SB 7020 - OGSR/County Tourism Promotion/Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation is a committee bill, sponsored by the Commerce and Tourism committee which is chaired by

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Sen. Hooper (R, Clearwater). It is a simple bill that deletes the existing statutory sunset date of the exemption. A trade secret, as defined in s. 812.081, held by a county tourism promotion agency is exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. This subparagraph is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act in accordance with s. 119.15 and shall stand repealed on October 2, 2021, unless reviewed and saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature. As discussed before, passage of this bill is critical to simply maintain the existing important trade secret exemption in statute. The Senate bill is now moving along with at least 23 other Open Government Sunset Review (OGSR) bills into their final committee of reference, the Rules Committee. We have also met with the appropriate staff and legislators in the House and expect to see this issue filed in the House soon. VISIT FLORIDA The Legislation that will repeal VISIT FLORIDA’s sunset date didn’t move this week. SB 778 relating to Florida Tourism Marketing by Sen. Hooper (R, Palm Harbor) In 2020, the statutory date that required VISIT FLORIDA to “sunset” was extended from October 1, 2020 to October 1, 2023. This year’s legislation would remove the Sunset date completely. It also adds an important budget policy change to the agency. It states VISIT FLORIDA “May carry forward any unexpended state appropriations into succeeding fiscal years.” There is identical legislation in the House, HB 675 relating to Tourism Marketing Entities by Rep. Plasencia (R, Titusville) but it has not been heard yet. The Senate bill has passed 2 of 3 committees. The House bill has not been heard yet. Vacation Rentals The vacation rental legislation didn’t move again this week and if it does get heard again this Session it is not clear which version will be moved. The Senate bill was amended in its second committee and language was removed that covered most of the local government preemption. With that change a lot of the opposition from cities and counites dropped. The House bill is waiting to be heard in it’s second committee but still contains the preemption.

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As filed, SB522 and HB0219 - relating to Vacation Rentals by Sen. Diaz (R, Hialeah Gardens) and Rep. Fischer (R, Jacksonville) preempted to the State the ability to regulate short term rentals but after the amendments to the Senate bill, it now only preempts the local regulation of platforms. The bill still establishes new criteria under the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to issue licenses, but another amendment adopted in the Senate would include funds to hire three staff at DBPR and two at FDLE to assist with the new regulations. It still requires the license numbers to be clearly displayed to the public inside the establishment and when they advertise. The legislation still maintains the current “Grandfather” clause that is in Statute; whereby the proposed prohibitions would not apply to local ordinances in place on or before June 1, 2011. With the changes to the Senate bill, local governments would maintain all the options that they currently have such as the ability to require inspections. The bill redefines “advertising platform” as an entity, rather than pertaining solely to individuals. A notable change to the bill this year is that it now requires the platforms to collect and remit all taxes including the TDT. In the past, the issue of who collected and remitted the taxes, the platform or property owner, was very controversial. The House bill now states: (2) (b) If a guest uses a payment system on or through an advertising platform, as defined in s. 509.013, to pay for the rental of a vacation rental located in this state, the advertising platform must collect and remit all taxes imposed under s. 205.044 and chapters 125 and 212 on the total rental amount charged by the owner or operator for the use of the vacation rental under ss. 125.0104 and 205.044 and this section. In order to facilitate the remittance of such taxes, the department and jurisdictions that require such taxes to be remitted must allow advertising platforms to register, collect, and remit such taxes. Also of note to the tourism industry, there are provisions in both bills that require various licensing numbers to be displayed in advertisements and what information shall be provided to the State for property compliance: Section 5. Effective January 1, 2022, section 509.243, Florida Statutes, is created to read: 509.243 Advertising platforms.— (1)(a) An advertising platform must require that a person who places an advertisement for the rental of a vacation rental:

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(1) (a) 1. Include in the advertisement the vacation rental license number and the applicable Florida sales tax registration and tourist development tax account numbers under which such taxes must be paid before the advertisement may be listed; and (1) (a) 2. Attest to the best of their knowledge that the license number for the vacation rental property and the applicable tax numbers are current, valid, and accurately stated in the advertisement (1)(b) An advertising platform must display the vacation rental license number and applicable Florida sales tax registration and tourist development tax numbers. The advertising platform must verify that the vacation rental license number provided by the owner or operator is valid and applies to the subject vacation rental before publishing the advertisement on its platform and again at the end of each calendar quarter that the advertisement remains on its platform. (1)(c) The division shall maintain vacation rental license information in a readily accessible electronic format that is sufficient to facilitate prompt compliance with the requirements of this subsection by an advertising platform or a person placing an advertisement on an advertising platform for transient rental of a vacation rental. (2) An advertising platform must provide to the division on a quarterly basis, by file transfer protocol or electronic data exchange file, a list of all vacation rentals located in this state that are advertised on its platform, along with the following information for each vacation rental: (a) The uniform resource locator for the Internet address of the vacation rental advertisement. (b) Unless otherwise stated in the vacation rental advertisement at the Internet address provided pursuant to paragraph (a), the physical address of the vacation rental, including any unit designation, the vacation rental license number provided by the owner or operator, and the applicable Florida sales tax registration and tourist development tax account numbers under which taxes will be remitted for the rentals commenced through the advertisement. (3) An advertising platform must remove from public view an advertisement or listing from its online application, software, website, or system within 15 business days after being notified by the division in writing that the subject advertisement or listing for the rental of a vacation rental located in this state fails to display a valid license number issued by the division. (4) If the division has probable cause to believe that a person not licensed by the

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division has violated this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, the division may issue and deliver to such person a notice to cease and desist from the violation. The issuance of a notice to cease and desist does not constitute agency action for which a hearing under ss. 120.569 and 120.57 may be sought. For the purpose of enforcing a cease and desist notice, the division may file a proceeding in the name of the state seeking the issuance of an injunction or a writ of mandamus against any person who violates any provision of the notice. If the department is required to seek enforcement of the notice for a penalty pursuant to s. 120.569, it is entitled to collect its attorney fees and costs, together with any cost of collection. These are the most notable provisions for the tourism industry, but I highly recommend you have your legal team review the entire legislation. To be clear, the local government changes have only been made to the Senate bill. The Senate bill has one remaining committee before the Floor. The House bill has two remaining committee stops.

Budget This week the House and Senate appropriations committees passed their proposed budgets. Both are planning to hear amendments and pass their budgets next week, week 6, which sets up the Budget Conference process to start in week 7, 8, or 9. The House and Senate have both included $50 million for VISIT FLORIDA in their initial drafts, which is the same funding level as the current fiscal year, but they get there in different ways. House Budget: 2251 SPECIAL CATEGORIES GRANTS AND AIDS - VISIT FLORIDA FROM STATE ECONOMIC ENHANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,000,000 FROM TOURISM PROMOTIONAL TRUST FUND . . . . . . . . 21,000,000 Senate Budget: 2251 SPECIAL CATEGORIES GRANTS AND AIDS - VISIT FLORIDA FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND . . . . . 5,700,000 FROM STATE ECONOMIC ENHANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND . . . . 26,000,000 FROM TOURISM PROMOTIONAL TRUST FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,300,000

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To review, here are roughly the next steps in the Budget process. •

Week 1 to 4… The House prepares & passes their version of the budget while at the same time the Senate prepares & passes their version of the budget. o Week 4… sub chairs release spreadsheets

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Week 5 and/or 6… full appropriations committees release full budget drafts. Each chamber hears amendments, debates, and passes their final draft. Week 7 or 8… The House and Senate appoint Joint conference committees, made up of both Representatives and Senators, which meet and negotiate the differences between the House version and the Senate version. Week 9… The House and Senate each vote and pass the agreed-on budget. This usually takes place the last week of the Session. That would be the last week of April 2021.

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Lastly, on an unspecified date between April 30 and June 30 (basically after the Session ends and before the next Fiscal year starts on July 1) the Legislature will send the budget to the Governor for his review and line-item vetoes. Big Tech Boycott There was no change again this week, and its possible there will not be any change to these bills all Session. In response to the social media platforms that banned President Trump and related accounts, two bills have been filed that, if passed, would significantly impact advertising and marketing options. SB 810 and HB 439 Prohibited Governmental Transactions Involving Certain Companies and Products by Sen. Gruters (R, Sarasota) and Rep. Fine (R, Palm Bay) are short bills with broad impact. In summary state: 2) An agency or local governmental entity may not purchase, or enter into or renew a contract for the purchase or provision of, any good or service made, sold, or provided by Facebook, Inc.; Twitter, Inc.; Amazon.com, Inc.; Apple, Inc.; or Alphabet, Inc. Obviously, if passed and signed by the Governor, this would have a dramatic impact on DMO’s as well as many other aspects of State and Local government. The Senate bill was referenced to 5 committees, leaving it essentially a marathon to reach the Governor’s desk before the end of the Session unless some stops are removed. I’ve met with the Senate sponsor and shared our concerns and potential impact to the tourism industry. He understood and would keep that in mind if the bill is heard.

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6. NEW BUSINESS

Grant Summary FY '21 / FY '22

Event

Recmd. $

Proj. Room Nights

June 3-July 26, 2021

$12,500

2,002

PGA National Resort & Spa

October 9-17, 2021

$10,000

1,200

Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

May 31‐June 5, 2021

$100,000

4,030

Sport

Location

Date

South Florida Collegiate Baseball League (FY 21)

Baseball

Miller Park, Spanish River High School, Palm Beach Gardens High School, Dick Brown Park, Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, West Boynton District Park, Santaluces Athletic Complex

ClubCorp Champions Classic NEW (FY 22)

Golf

World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Baseball Americas Olympic Qualifier NEW (FY 21)

Baseball

Recommended Grant Funds, FY '21

$112,500

Recommended Grant Funds, FY '22

$10,000

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CATEGORY G GRANT APPLICATION REQUEST SUMMARY EVENT DESCRIPTION

South Florida Collegiate Baseball League The South Florida Collegiate Baseball League provides amateur players an opportunity to showcase themselves in hopes of reaching the professional ranks. The South Florida Collegiate League is a sports entity consisting of (10) teams that play a 44game regular season schedule. This event is a wood bat summer collegiate baseball league that will span over 2 months in 2021. Opening day will be June 3rd and the regular season will conclude on Friday, July 16, 2021. The South Florida Collegiate Baseball League features an All-Star Game, which is scheduled for July 14th. The League’s playoffs and championships series are scheduled for July 19-26. The South Florida Collegiate Baseball League invites collegiate baseball players from across the nation competing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). These players will be drafted by one of the ten (10) teams that makeup the South Florida Collegiate Baseball League. A total of seven (7) teams in the league are based in Palm Beach County. Many of the athletes competing on these Palm Beach County based teams are traveling from college programs across the United States, which requires them to stay in hotels. A variety of baseball diamonds across Palm Beach County will be utilized to accommodate the South Florida Collegiate Baseball League. Miller Park in Delray Beach, Spanish River High School in Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens H.S. in Palm Beach Gardens, Dick Brown Park in Lake Worth, Burt Aaronson Park in Boca Raton, West Boynton Park in Lake Worth, and the Santaluces Athletic Complex in Lantana are sourced to host the teams representing Palm Beach County

GRANTEE CONTACT

South Florida Collegiate Baseball League Vincent Farfaglia / 561-707-9049

BID/GRANT

Grant

GRANT FUNDS REQUESTED GRANT FUNDS RECOMMENDED

$15,000 $12,500 (FY 21)

APPLICABLE CATEGORIES

Sanction Fees, Site Fees, Officials, Awards (non-monetary), Equipment, Rentals, Insurance, Security, Labor, Marketing (out of County), Event Production Materials

MEDIA COVERAGE PLANNED

Local

MARKETING PLAN

The South Florida Collegiate Baseball League targets various college baseball programs within the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA. By deploying marketing tactics and developing relationships with

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collegiate baseball programs across the nation, the South Florida Collegiate Baseball League is able to recruit athletes to compete on its 10 teams. The league also market to professional baseball scouts, which will travel from across the nation evaluate the baseball talent. EVENT OWNER ESTIMATES

Estimated Economic Impact – $1,241,240 Estimated Room Nights – 2,002

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

Recognition on all collateral materials that promote sponsors Opportunity to display at least six (2) 3’x8’ banners Logo and link on website Access to VIP hospitality areas

OTHER TDC FUNDS REQUESTED

PRIOR EVENT HISTORY

’20 – 2,550 Room Nights ’19 – 2,915 Room Nights ’18 – 2,558 Room Nights ’17 – 2,656 Room Nights ’16 – 3,464 Room Nights ’15 – 1,024 Room Nights

PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FUNDS

’20 - $17,500 ’19 - $15,000 ’18 - $15,000 ’17 - $7,500 ’16 - $7,500

Event Fact Sheet

_____________________________________________________________________________________ Event Name: ClubCorp Champions Classic Event Owner:

ClubCorp

Grantee:

ClubCorp

Proposed Dates:

October 9-17, 2021 Ross Division – October 9-13, 2021 Fazio Division – October 13-17, 2021

Funding:

$10,000

Sport:

Golf

Level of Competition:

Amateur

Age Range:

Adults

Venue:

PGA National Resort & Spa

Estimated # of Attendees:

400 golfers 200 additional staff, sponsors and spouses

Estimated # of Room Nights:

1,200 room nights projected 600 attendees / 2 per room x 4 nights

Estimated Economic Impact:

$723,000 600 participants * $241 average daily stay *5

Event Description: ClubCorp is the largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide with 200+ country clubs, city clubs, athletic clubs, and stadium clubs in markets all across the country, including Firestone Country Club (Akron, OH), Mission Hills Country Club (Rancho Mirage, CA), The Woodlands Country Club (The Woodlands, TX), Capital Club (Beijing), and The Metropolitan (Chicago, IL). Located in 26 states, the District of Columbia, and also two foreign countries, the company and its clubs have more than 430,000 members and employ around 20,000 employees.

Just Bring Your Game

Palm Beach County Sports Commission

2195 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33406 – (561) 233-3180 Fax: (561) 233-3125

www.PalmBeachSports.com

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ClubCorp has hosted the ClubCorp Champions Classic Golf Tournament for 33 years. Each club within the ClubCorp family of Private Clubs has the opportunity to send 1 or 2 teams to compete for the bragging rights of winning the tournament. Each team will consist of a ClubCorp Golf Professional and 4member teams from each respective club that participates. There are two waves of 50 teams (200 players) plus sponsors, spouses, staff. The First Wave is Saturday, October 9th to Wednesday, October 13th, and the Second Wave is Wednesday, October 13th to Sunday, October 17th, 2021. All teams play four (4) rounds of golf (one (1) practice round and three (3) tournament rounds). ClubCorp Champions Classic Tentative Agenda Saturday, October 9th (Ross Division) & Wednesday, October 13th (Fazio Division) • Champions Classic Participant Arrivals & Check-In • Participant Practice Rounds Throughout The Day (The Fazio or The Palmer) • Tournament Registration • Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner with Glo Ball Putting Sunday, October 10th (Ross Division) & Thursday, October 14th (Fazio Division) • Breakfast • First Tournament Round – Shotgun Start on The Champion, The Fazio, and The Palmer • Lunch • Evening Activities on their Own Monday, October 11th (Ross Division) & Friday, October 15th (Fazio Division) • Breakfast • Second Tournament Round – Shotgun Start on The Champion, The Fazio, and The Palmer • Lunch • Evening Activities on your Own Tuesday, October 12th (Ross Division) & Saturday, October 16th (Fazio Division) • Breakfast • Final Tournament Round – Shotgun Start on The Champion, The Fazio, and The Palmer • Lunch • Cocktail Reception • Awards Dinner Wednesday, October 13th (Ross Division) & Sunday, October 17th (Fazio Division) • Breakfast • Departures

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Event Fact Sheet Olympic Baseball

Qualifier

Event Name:

Baseball Americas Qualifier for the XXXII Olympiad

Event Owner:

World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC)

Event Organizer:

MGO Events

Grant Recommendation:

Maximum of $100,000 – based on actual reimbursement of venue costs.

FSF Funding:

TBD

Dates:

June 1-5, 2021

Sport:

Baseball

Level of Competition:

Olympic Games Qualification

Age Range:

Adult

Proposed Venues:

Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in Palm Beach County & Clover Park in St. Lucie County

Estimated Participation

8 national teams consisting of 480 participants. Each team includes 60 participants (athletes, coaches, trainers, & staff)

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Spectators will range from 1,500 per game or 24,000 over 16 games with restrictions due to Covid-19 The below impact calculations include an estimate of 480 participants from outside of Florida, 1,300 unique national/regional spectators, and 2,100 unique in-state spectators requiring hotel room nights. Local attendees from South Florida are not factored into the economic benefit calculations. Room Nights:

4,030 total room nights 1,680 room nights from participants (480 participants require 240 rooms over 7 nights) 1,300 room nights from out-of-state spectators / travel groups (1,300 spectators / 4 per room) * 4 nights 1,050 room nights from in state spectators (2,100 overnight in-state spectators / 4 per room) * 2 nights

Estimated Economic Impact:

$5,049,477 of visitor spending per the Florida Sports Foundation economic impact calculator.

Event Description: The Olympic stage could be coming to Palm Beach County! The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is working on a bid to bring Florida its first Olympic Qualifying event for the sport of baseball by hosting the Baseball Americas Qualifier for the Games of the XXXII Olympiad. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission and the Treasure Coast Sports Commission would join forces to host the Baseball Americas Qualifier for the Games of the XXXII Olympiad at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach and Clover Park in Port St. Lucie. This Olympic Qualifier would feature 8 national teams competing in 16 games over a 5-day span, from June 1-5, 2021. The Baseball Americas Qualifier for the XXXII Olympiad would be the only Olympic Qualifier for the sport of baseball taking place in the United States. The participating national teams include: United States, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Canada, Nicaragua, and Colombia. The qualifier’s conquering nation will gain a berth into the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The runnerup and third place National Teams will compete in the Final Olympic Qualifier taking place in Taiwan.

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The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), which is the international governing body for baseball, oversees the structure and rules of Qualifiers for the Olympic Games. International Sports & Health Associates (ISHA), based in Miami & MGO Events, based in Mexico City, are the event organizers and owns the rights to produce the Baseball Americas Qualifier for the Games of the XXXII Olympiad. The Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan was originally scheduled to take place during the summer of 2020. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) postponed these Olympic Games to the summer of 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Baseball Americas Olympic Qualifier was scheduled to take place in Arizona in 2020. In 2021, the bid has reopened, and a Florida destination is being considered.

Tournament Structure: Four baseball teams have already qualified for the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo: Japan, Israel, Korea, and Mexico. This event, Baseball Americas Qualifier, is tentatively scheduled for the beginning of June and will qualify an additional team to the Olympics in Tokyo. The top National Team in the tournament final standings will gain a berth for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The runner-up and third place National Teams will qualify for the Final Qualifier. The Baseball Americas Olympic Qualifier will be an eight-team tournament. The eight teams have been split into two groups. Group A will feature the World Ranked #2 USA, #10 Dominican Republic, #11 Puerto Rico, and #15 Nicaragua. Group B will feature the World Ranked #8 Cuba, #9 Venezuela, #12 Canada, and #14 Colombia. Venue Description: Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, located in West Palm Beach, is home to the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals during the Major League Baseball (MLB) Spring Training Season. Clover Park is the MLB Spring Training home for the New York Mets and is in St. Lucie County. Both facilities would be positioned as host venues. Games would be nearly spilt between venues. Ballpark of the Palm Beaches and Clover Park will provide both stadiums for the Olympic Qualifier games. The facilities must have a full operation, similar to spring training games, with enhanced security. The press box, suites, video board operations, ticket office, and clubhouse must all be in operation. Both facilities need to provide two (2) additional diamonds as a practice fields and batting cages. Path to the Olympic Games: The Baseball Americas Qualifier for the XXXII Olympiad is the only Olympic Qualifier for the sport of baseball taking place in the United States. The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will present only four (4) Olympic Qualifiers for national baseball teams seeking a spot in the Olympic Games, which takes place July 23-August 8, in Tokyo, Japan. The opening Olympic Baseball Qualifier took place at the Tokyo Dome in Japan during November of 2020. The second Olympic Baseball Qualifier took place in Mexico during late November. The two remaining qualification events include the Intercontinental Qualifier, and the Americas Qualifier.

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Marketing & Media Benefits: NBC is the official broadcaster for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. ESPN will have the rights to televise the games of The Baseball Americas Olympic Qualifier. The United States National Team games will be televised on ESPN along with selected other games within this qualifier. Games that are not shown on ESPN will be televised on ESPN Deportes. All games will be televised on ESPN+, which represents the largest digital platform for sports related content. The event will also be distributed to nearly 20 different international channels based in 22 nations. The media surrounding this Olympic Baseball Qualifier will be immense. Baseball will be featured at the 2021 Summer Olympic Games for the first time since 2008. The return of America’s National Pastime will generate significant attention for the sport’s this Olympic Qualifier. Furthermore, the United States is still vying for a qualification into the Olympic Games, which creates significant interest for this event. Cuba has one of the most talented national teams and has not yet qualified for the Olympic Games. The storylines connected to this Olympic Baseball Qualifier are dramatic and will create a buzz across the United States and beyond. Television viewership and global media impressions will be extremely large.

Vision of Partnership: MGO Events, based in Mexico City and International Sports & Health Associates (ISHA), based in Miami, are the event organizers. The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) owns the rights for the Baseball Americas Qualifier for the Games of the XXXII Olympiad. MGO Events, ISHA, and the WSBC are requesting the following: • Two stadiums for the 16 games at zero cost • Transportation for the participating teams and WBSC delegates • $250,000 rights fee

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The Palm Beach County Sports Commission & Treasure Coast Sports Commission are working together on developing a proposal and incentive package. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission plan includes: • •

A maximum grant of $100,000 to cover venue and operational expenses – the actual reimbursement is expected to be less. $25,000 from event servicing to cover transportation costs.

Event Schedule: This Olympic Qualifier would feature 8 national teams competing in 16 games over a 6-day span. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission and Treasure Coast Sports Commission would have control over scheduling games. Therefore, both Palm Beach County and St. Lucie County would be assured of equity in terms of quality and demand for games. Both destinations would be assured an equal showing of opening round games and final round games. Every national team will have an opportunity to compete in both Palm Beach County and St. Lucie County. About the World Baseball Softball Confederation: Headquartered in Pully, Switzerland - adjacent to Lausanne, the Olympic Capital - the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) is the international governing body for baseball and softball. The WBSC has 198 National Federations and 12 Associate Members in 138 countries and territories across Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe and Oceania, which represent a united baseball/softball sports movement that encompasses over 65 million athletes and attracts approximately 150 million fans to stadiums worldwide annually. The WBSC oversees the Premier12, the World Baseball Classic and Baseball World Cups (U-12, U-15, U18, U-23 and Women's), and the Softball World Cups, (Men's, Women's, U-23 Men’s, U-18 Men's, U-18 Women's, U-15 Women’s and U-12 Mixed), and Baseball5 as well as Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 events at the Olympic Games.

About the International Olympic Committee: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is a not-for-profit independent international organization that is committed to building a better world through sport. Created before the first Olympic Games of the modern era in April 1896, the IOC is the supreme authority of the Olympic Movement. As the leader of the Olympic Movement, the IOC acts as a catalyst for collaboration between all parties of the Olympic family, from the National Olympic Committees, the International Federations, the athletes and the Organizing Committees of the Olympic Games to the Worldwide Olympic Partners, broadcast partners and United Nations (UN) agencies. The IOC shepherds success through a wide range of programs and projects. On this basis, it ensures the regular celebration of the Olympic Games, supports all affiliated member organizations of the Olympic Movement, and strongly encourages, by appropriate means, the promotion of the Olympic values.

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WBSC Baseball Americas Qualification Event for the XXXII Olympiad Tokyo 2020 – Port St. Lucie & Palm Beach, Florida Official Game Schedule 31 May - 5 June 2021 GROUP A #2 #10 #11 #15 Date

GROUP B

USA (HOST) DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PUERTO RICO NICARAGUA

Time

Visitor

Home

13:00

Puerto Rico

Dominican Rep.

19:00

Canada

#8 #9 #12 #14 Venue

CUBA VENEZUELA CANADA COLOMBIA

Time

Visitor

Home

Venue

13:00

Venezuela

Cuba

19:00

Dominican Rep.

Canada

Palm Beach Palm Beach

Venezuela

Palm Beach

OPENING ROUND ROBIN 31/5 1/6

Mon Tue

2/6

Wed

4/6

Fri

3/6

5/6 6/6

Thu

Sat

Sun

Note:

3 5 9

19:00 13:00 13:00

USA

Colombia

Nicaragua

19:00

Puerto Rico

TBD

Nicaragua

Venezuela Cuba

Dominican Rep. USA

St. Lucie St. Lucie St. Lucie St. Lucie St. Lucie St. Lucie

4 6

10 12

19:00 13:00 13:00 19:00

REST/RAIN DAY

Colombia

Nicaragua

Puerto Rico

Cuba

Colombia

Canada

USA

Palm Beach Palm Beach Palm Beach

SUPER ROUND 13 15

TBD

B1 B2

14 16

RAIN DAY

TBD TBD

A1 B1

- Super Round: In games between equal seeds in the standings after the Opening Round, home and visitor teams shall be established in accordance with the Men’s Baseball World Rankings. Game times will be announced following the conclusion of the Opening Round. - The top National Team in the tournament final standings will gain a berth for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. - The runner-up and third place National Teams will qualify for the Final Qualifier.

EXPOSURE OVERVIEW

Tournament overview Event

Americas Baseball Olympic Qualifier

Venue

U.S.A

Dates

May 31 - June 5

Participating countries

Canada, Cuba, Colombia, Dominican Republic Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, United States, Venezuela

Tournament format

2 groups of 4 teams play round robin. Super Round of top 2 teams of each group play each other Winning team qualifiers to Tokyo Olympics. 2nd and 3rd place advance to the Final Qualifier.

# of games

Sample Production

https://youtu.be/CMb9EmQbSQk

Sample Schedule

TBA

Global media distribution Participating countries

Other distribution

Global media reach Total cumulative audience

588.6 millions

Audience type

News (sports) - 67% Live - 26% Highlights - 7%

Global digital reach YouTube

Facebook was the main broadcast distribution for the US

Sponsorship Media Value Total media value generated through television coverage

€108 millions

Covid-19 Prevention Measures General Guidelines for Teams Americas Olympic Qualifier 1

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COVID-19 PREVENTION MEASURES GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR TEAMS

The following are some of the key guidelines for teams that will be implemented in the Health & Safety Plan that shall include Medical and Competition Management measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 at WBSC events. The plan shall be developed, implemented, and monitored in coordination with the appropriate health local authorities. 1. TEAM PRE-ARRIVAL: § National Federation (NF) must identify the list of delegation members that will be traveling 30 days prior to departure. The total number of delegation members shall be kept strictly to the essentials; § NF shall assign one of the delegation members as Covid-19 Liaison; § Individuals testing positive during the training camp period should be given proper medical attention and be quarantined from the group for at least 14 days. At least two negative tests on consecutive days shall be needed before the individual can re-join the group; § A negative PCR test certificate issued 48 hours prior to departure for each delegation member shall be mandatory to board the plane and enter the host country. Additionally, it is strongly recommended to take an antigen test prior to boarding; § During travel, delegation members must wear masks at all times, use sanitising gel regularly, keep physical distance when possible and refrain from interacting with third parties. Specific group check-in and luggage handling procedures shall be devised to minimize contact with third parties; § Eating and shopping at the airport shall be avoided. Group meals shall be programmed following strict prevention protocols; and § All participants shall be required to sign a compliance with COVID-19 testing / COVID prevention measures agreement before arrival to the host country. Any behaviour by an individual that constitute a breach in the agreement may result in the removal of the participant accreditation, sanctions to the individual and the participating Member Federation and the cancellation of the participation in the WBSC Event. 2. UPON TEAM ARRIVAL: § Delegation members shall show their pre-departure negative test to the port authorities if so required; § Only transport services organized by the LOC shall be used to transfer to the hotel. There shall be no other interactions with third parties at the arrival airport;

§ Upon arrival at the hotel, in coordination with the local authorities, each delegation member shall take a Covid-19 test. If the result is negative, the individual may check into the assigned room and remain quarantined for a number of hours to be co-determined with the local authorities; § Individuals testing positive upon arrival will not be allowed to enter the delegation spaces and need to be separated. In coordination with the local authorities, they shall be given proper medical attention and be quarantined from the group for the number of days to be co-determined with the local authorities; § For false positive tests, at least two negative tests on consecutive days will be needed before the individual can re-join the group; § Delegation members will not be allowed to interact with third parties outside of the organizational structures; § The use of face mask will be mandatory for all delegation members and organizational personnel involved in the tournament. Field of Play and personal hotel rooms shall be the only spaces where wearing a face mask is not mandatory; § Tournament participants must stay within the approved organizational areas such the hotel and competition/practice venues at all time, unless for emergencies. Non-compliance may result in the participants withdrawal from the tournament; § Delegation members may only travel from hotel to tournament venues with official transport services set up by the organization, which will follow strict prevention protocols; and § Group meals shall be programmed following strict prevention protocols in restricted spaces set up by the organization. 3. ACCOMMODATION § Only hotels which have established and approved appropriate cleaning and sanitation protocols for COVID-19 shall be used; § The accommodation shall be managed avoiding as far as possible that the participants interact with people outside the event. Teams shall not leave the hotel and may not congregate in public areas, unless previously approved by WBSC. § In order to avoid unnecessary participant´s contact with hotel personnel, the LOC Accommodation Manager will be in charge of pre-registering the rooms and will deliver the keys to the Delegation Leader. Teams shall previously have the rooms distribution, which shall be provided by the Delegation Leader of each Team. § In order to get the room keys, each participant shall go to a room designated as "Health Room", where they will undergo an antigen test; depending on the result, red or green bracelets will be placed:

Red: Mandatory quarantine inside your room

Green: The person can be in the public areas inside the hotel.

§ Participants may not exit the hotel premised under any circumstances other than to attend official scheduled practices and games and/or for emergencies; § Special request: In case a participant needs something from outside the hotel, there will be staff available to assist with supplying such needs under prior request; and § The participating teams shall be asked to share certain personal information of all participants, such as information on general medical history, flight information and local transportation, this with the aim that in the event of any participant with COVID-19 symptoms, the medical managers can act accordingly. 4. MEALS § The set-up of the room shall reduce interaction and maintain proper social distance for all participants; § A physical distance shall always be observed (e.g., lines, dining tables, etc.); and § Avoid having meals facing other individuals; § Exclusive dining area (room) for each team; § Accreditation must be presented to be admitted in the dining room/area; § All accredited participants shall wear a mask at all times, except while eating; and § LOC and WBSC to establish a meal schedule, with time slots for each team.

7. BOARD COMMENTS

8. PUBLIC COMMENTS