MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE CONSENT ITEMS FOR DECEMBER 2024 emailed to the Board and JANUARY 2025 included under this Agenda*
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/DEPARTMENT REPORTS
I. ERM PROJECT STATUS REPORT*
J. PBI TRAFFIC REPORT*
K. CONTRACT TRACKING REPORT*
5. OLD BUSINESS – DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. TDC TOURISM PERFORMANCE METRICS
1. TDC DASHBOARD CURRENT MONTH & FY2025* - Emanuel Perry
a. Bed Tax Collections*
B. CSL TOURISM MASTER PLAN UPDATE - Richard Cutting-Miller, Webex Video Call
C. PGA TOUR CONTRACT UPDATE*-Emanuel Perry
D. PBI UPDATE – Nichole Hughes
E. MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY VICE MAYOR ROB LONG TO THE TDC FINANCE COMMITTEE – Emanuel Perry
F. FINANCE COMMITTEE BUDGET SCHEDULE* - Emanuel Perry
6. NEW BUSINESS – DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. ERM
1. Update – Deb Drum
B. SPORTS COMMISSION
1. MOTION TO APPROVE The Category “G” Grant Agreements*George Linley
a. TGL Presented by SoFi (TBD) – SoFi Center - NEW
b. Palm Beaches Spartan Sprint Weekend (March 29-30, 2025) – Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park
c. Delray ITF Championships (April 19-26, 2025) - Delray Beach Tennis Center and the Delray Swim & Tennis Club
d. International Tennis Federation (ITF) Masters World Championships 60s (May 11-24, 2025) BallenIsles Country ClubNEW
e. International Tennis Federation (ITF) Masters World Championships 65s/70s (May 11-24, 2025) – Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center and The Country Club at Mirasol - NEW
f. Prospect Wire Southeast Championships (May 31 - June 4, 2025) - CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium & Santaluces Athletic Complex
g. South Florida Collegiate Baseball League (May 31 - July 25, 2025) – Various Baseball Fields in Palm Beach County
h. Prospect Select Summer Series (June 6July 14, 2025) – CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium and Santaluces Athletic Complex
i. AFIA Worlds Master’s Soccer (June 20-27, 2025) – Lynn University - NEW
2,500
j. Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour Summer National Championship (June 2530, 2025) - PGA National Resort 25,000 2,000
k. 2025 Nautique WWA Wakeboarding & Wake Park World Championships (September 6-14, 2025) Burt Aaronson South County Regional – Sunset Lake and Shark Park 561 Wake Park at Okeeheelee Park – NEW
8,000
Average Historical ADR - $248.20 ROI - $735,605.23
2. MOTION TO APPROVE 2026 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000*– George Linley
C. DISCOVER THE PALM BEACHES
1. Update* - Milton Segarra
D. FILM & TV
1. Update – Michelle Hillery
E. CULTURAL COUNCIL
1. Update – Dave Lawrence
F. CONVENTION CENTER
1. OVG Venue Management
a. Update - Dave Anderson
2. OVG Hospitality
b. Update - Kathy Griffin
The next meeting will be on February 13, 2025. *Attachment included.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Thursday, November 14, 2024 – 9:00 A.M.
MINUTES
1. ROLL CALL*
Present Absent
Mayor Maria Sachs, Chair
Deputy Vice Mayor Rob Long
Jim Bronstien Commissioner Christina Lambert
Joseph Fisher
Jim Mostad
Daniel Hostettler
Don Dufresne
Davicka Thompson
Staff
Isami Ayala Collazo, Assistant County Administrator
Liz Herman, Assistant County Attorney
Vannette Youyoute, Tourist Development Council
Colton Hearn, Tourist Development Council
Joan Hutchinson, Tourist Development Council
Patricia Ramirez, Tourist Development Council
Dave Lawrence, Cultural Council
Jennifer Sullivan, Cultural Council
Lauren Perry, Cultural Council
George Linley, Sports Commission
James Taylor, Sports Commission
David Fontanarosa, Sports Commission
Michelle Hillery, Film & TV Commission
Alberto Jordat, Film & TV Commission
Milton Segarra, Discover The Palm Beaches
Evan Lomrantz, Discover The Palm Beaches
Gustav Weibull, Discover The Palm Beaches
Erika Constantine, Discover The Palm Beaches
Kelly Cavers, Discover The Palm Beaches
Deb Drum, ERM
Dave Anderson, Convention Center/Spectra Venue Management
2. MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS*
Motion to approve the Agenda for November 14, 2024, was made by Jim Mostad and seconded by Davicka Thompson. Motion carried 7-0 with Commissioner Christina Lambert and Deputy Vice Mayor Rob Long absent.
3. MOTION TO APPROVE OCTOBER 11TH TDC MEETING MINUTES*
Motion to approve the October 11, 2024, TDC Meeting Minutes was made by Jim Mostad and seconded by Joseph Fisher. Motion carried 7-0 with Commissioner Christina Lambert and Deputy Vice Mayor Rob Long absent.
4. MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE CONSENT ITEMS FOR NOVEMBER 2024*
MARKETING AGENCIES REPORTING
A. DTPB ACTIVITY REPORT*
B. CULTURAL COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS*
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/DEPARTMENT REPORTS
I. ERM PROJECT STATUS REPORT*
J. PBI TRAFFIC REPORT*
K. CONTRACT TRACKING REPORT*
Motion to Receive and File Consent Items for November 2024 was made by Jim Bronstien and Seconded by Don Dufresne. Motion carried 7-0 with Commissioner Christina Lambert and Deputy Vice Mayor Rob Long absent.
5. OLD BUSINESS – DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. TDC TOURISM PERFORMANCE METRICS
1. TDC Dashboard Current Month & FY2024 Recap* - Vannette Youyoute & Isami Ayala Collazo a. Bed Tax Collections*
Youyoute
Bed Tax Collection – September 2024 collected in October was $4.3M compared to the same month last year at $3.5M, a 23% increase. Actual September was 22% above Budget and (1%) below the prior year at $4.3M Actual September was 9% higher than 2022. Revenue from nonhotels continues to support bed tax collection
FYTD24 Collections at $87M, were higher than last fiscal year to date at $84M by 3% FYTD collections are 3% above the Approved Budget and 11% higher than 2022 collections
The Rooms sold for September were 329,859, 6% higher than last year. Rooms available for September at 571,680 are 0.1% higher than last year. Hotel Rooms Active today in the county at 19,056
Occupancy for September 2024 was 57.7%, 6% higher than last year. Occupancy for September 2023 was 54.3%. September 2022 was 62%. The average daily rate for September was $165.84, 3% higher than last year, and (3%) below 2022. The Revenue/Available Room for September 024 was $95.69 higher than the prior September 9%.
In September, Hotel Room Net Sales FY24 year over year increased 8% at $52M compared to $48M. Non-hotel room sales FY24 year over year September increased 21% at $14M compared to $11M. Hotel room net sales FYTD 2024 decreased (2%) from $1.15B to &1.17B. Non-hotel Room Sales FYTD 2024 increased 16% at $265M compared to $228M. FYTD 2024 Taxable Revenues Fiscal Year over FY2023 increased 1% at $1.41B compared to $1.4B. FYTD 2024 Taxable Revenues Fiscal Year over FY2022 increased 11% at $1.41B compared to $1.3B.
Airport passengers for September 2024 were 492,650 10% higher than in September 2023, and the Total Estimated Seat Capacity is 21% higher than last September 2023 with 631,337 seats. PBI Passenger 12-month rolling is a 10% increase at 8,252,653 over last year.
Leisure & Hospitality Employment for September, 91,500, increased 3% over the same month last year. Accommodation employment is (2%) lower than last year at 10,600 employees. F&B was 2% higher than last year at 59,200 employees. Arts & Entertainment employment is 9% higher than last year at 21,700 employees.
Bronstein Requested updates to be sent to the Board members.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2025 TDC BOARD MEETING CALENDAR*
Motion to approve the 2025 TDC Board Meeting Calendar was made by Don Dufresne and seconded by Jim Mostad. Motion carried 7-0 with Commissioner Christina Lambert and Deputy Vice Mayor Rob Long absent.
C. PBI UPDATE – Nichole Hughes
1. PBI Report Update* - Nichole Hughes
Hughes
Total passengers for July 2024 was 13.3% higher than 2023. August 2024 was 11.4% higher than last year. And September 2024 was 10% higher than 2023. Seat Capacity for July was 15%, August 10.5% and September 21.4% all higher than 2023. Air Carrier Operations for July was 14.2%, August 11.2%, and September 20.2%, all higher than last year. General Aviation for July was lower than last year by (1.2%), August 2024 was lower than 2023 by (3.7%) and September was lower (8%) than last year. Total Operations for July were 4.7% higher than last year, August was 2.2% higher and September was 1.6% higher than last year.
The nonstop Allegiant flights to Grand Rapids are two times a week starting November 14th, to Cincinnati 2 times resuming on November 21st, and Indianapolis two times weekly resuming on February 13, 2025. Breeze's new flights to New Haven five times start on December 11. To Norfolk two-time weekly starts on February 6, 2025. Delta daily flights resume on November 23rd. Porter to Toronto four times a week starting on November 14th. Frontier to Cincinnati will be weekly starting on December 21st, to Cleveland will be weekly starting on December 21st, and to Chicago O’Hare three times weekly starting on December 18th. Southwest one time weekly starting on January 11, 2025, Buffalo one time weekly starting on February 15, 2025, to Nashville will start daily flights on March 6, 2025, and St. Louis will resume with daily flights on March 6, 2025. Spirit to New York will start daily flights on February 12, 2025. Sun Country Airlines will start flights to Minneapolis on November 27th. And United Airlines will resume daily flights on December 19th and to Washinton-Dulles will resume daily flights on December 19th. Silver Airways has discontinued service to Tallahassee.
Mayor Sachs
Inquired if a letter could be sent to the delegation to encourage other airlines to add a flight to Tallahassee. Maybe an incentive could be provided to airlines agreeing to fly from PBI to Tallahassee.
6.
NEW BUSINESS – DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL PGA TOUR CONTRACT FOR ONE YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.3M* - Isami Ayala Collazo
Ayala Collazo
Presented the agreement stating that negotiations took place over several months and requesting a recommendation to take the $1.3 M agreement to the BCC.
Bronstien
Questioned the need to spend $1.3M when it is obvious where the tournament is taking place. What are we getting for this amount of money?
Fleming
Explained that PGA is redesigning the tournament experience and adding more VIP options. The Bear Trap and the 18th hole will no longer be two-story structures, but at
ground level, providing better viewing for those with suites. The Bear Trap will also have VIP suites added to it.
Linley
Explained how these suites are used by the Sports Commission to bring potential event owners to the County. We entertain them and can impress upon them the level of service they will receive if they bring their event to Palm Beach County.
Hostettler
What is the benefit report for the incremental amount?
Dufresne
He expressed appreciation for the event but suggested that the funding amount should be reduced. He explained that if the board approves the contract as it currently stands, it will send the wrong message to other events, encouraging them to request similar amounts. The county is going through the Tourism Master Plan, and we need to consider our future needs for building new facilities, as this money may not be available for those purposes.
Nothing is stopping PGA or broadcasters from using “in the Palm Beaches” or referring to where the tournament is located. They do this anyway.
He expressed concern that this wasn’t brought to the board sooner and that last year when the agreement was passed everyone expressed the desire to have more time and options, feeling then that the dollar amount was not worth the ROI.
Requested the PGA Tour Executive Director to provide various package options with different amounts.
Bronstein
Agreed and questioned what additional benefits we were receiving for the additional $100,000 over last year’s contribution of $1.2M.
Mostad
Also, propose a recommendation for a 6-month review of contracts. Agreed with what was being said and added that we want to support this event and recognize its value to the County but also would like to see a presentation next year that includes tiered options that will provide something other than all or none.
Motion for a recommendation for approval of PGA Tour Contract for One-Year in the Amount of $1.3M was made by Jim Bronstien and seconded by Joseph Fisher. Motion carried 6-1-0 with Don Dufresne opposed and Commissioner Christina Lamber and Deputy Vice Mayor Rob Long absent.
Kelly Cavers and Erika Constantine went to the Eudemonia presentation.
Thompson
I attended this event for a couple of days to this event and it was an amazing experience.
Hostetler
Asked for confirmation that, though the event is required by contract to grow over the next two years, our commitment of $500,000 per year does not increase.
Segarra That is correct.
Thompson
Pointed out that according to the contract, the company cannot take the event or a similar event to either Broward or Miami. This means we have that market for this event.
Motion to approve Remaining 2-Year $1M Eudemonia Contract was approved by Don Dufresne and seconded by Jim Mostad. Motion carried 7-0 with Commissioner Christina Lambert and Deputy Vice Mayor Rob Long absent.
2. Update – Milton Segarra
Gustav Weibull went through a presentation of statistics of room occupations for the season.
C. ERM
1. Update – Deb Drum
Ayala Collazo
Debbie Drum leaves for a meeting, Everything is going well.
D. CULTURAL COUNCIL
1. Spanish Arts Exhibition Presentation* - Dave Lawrence
Jonathan Wemette, from Norton Museum of Arts, went over the presentation for the Spanish Art Exhibition.
2. Update – Dave Lawrence
E. SPORTS COMMISSION
1. Update – George Linley
Linley
The Sports Commission hosted 213 events in FY2024, representing more than 44 different types of events. In 2019, we held approximately 179 events, which decreased to 112 during the COVID era. Now, in 2024, we have reached 213 events across a variety of sports. These events attracted 1,415,982 sports-related attendees, making up 71% of total visitors. This resulted in 338,317 room nights, meaning that one out of every four room
nights related to sports in 2024 was generated by a new event hosted by our Sports Commission. The data shows 256,369 room nights in 2019 and 222,363 room nights in 2020. With a 32% growth rate between 2019 through 2024.
Two of our main sports events, the Winter Equestrian Festival and MLB Spring Training, generated a significant number of room nights. Specifically, the Winter Equestrian Festival alone accounted for 75,733 room nights, while MLB Spring Training contributed an additional 38,311 room nights, although this figure is not included in the overall data. In total, the number of room nights for FY2024 reached 452,361.
Additionally, 20 sports events were nationally televised, there were 54 site visits to local facilities, and 113 bids were submitted in the pursuit of securing regional, national, and international sports events.
The Sports Tourism Impacts data indicates $83,124,486 in hotel revenue and $4,987,469 in Bed Tax. The Sports Commission’s event portfolio generated a $329,762,300 economic impact for The Palm Beaches.
The Sports Events & Tourism Association (ETA) State of the Industry report identified the top ten states in terms of economic impact generated by sports tourism, with Florida ranking first. Palm Beach County significantly contributed to Florida’s top ranking in sports tourism. Additionally, the Sports Business Journal recognized The Palm Beaches as a Top 5 sports destination. Sports ETA selected us as a finalist for “Sports Commission of the Year.” Furthermore, we experienced a record-setting year for sports tourism in 2024.
F. FILM & TV
1. Update – Michelle Hillery
Michelle
She was featured in a book called Motion Picture Paradise, “A History of Florida’s Film and Television Industry”.
Bronstein
Asked, if there was a way to measure room nights and the economic impact the incoming President Trump will have in PBC.
G. CONVENTION CENTER
1. OVG Venue Management
a. Update - Dave Anderson
Dave Anderson reviewed the presentation for the Watch Party Event at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. This event typically requires six months of preparation, and the Convention Center's event team did an amazing job.
2. OVG Hospitality
b. Update - Kathy Griffin
9. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be on December 12, 2024.
*Attachment included.
4. CONSENT ITEMS
TO: Tourist Development Council
FROM:
Milton Segarra, President/CEO
DATE: December 31, 2024
RE: Discover The Palm Beaches Monthly Activity Report December 2024
This report provides an overview of DTPB’s activities in December 2024, highlighting progress toward TDC performance measures. It outlines key trends in owned visitor digital footprint, advertising impressions, social media engagement, and booked room nights during the month.
November 2024 Performance
Overall lodging performance was up in terms of room night revenue to $121.5M (+6.3%) and room nights sold at 578k (+5.6%).
Bed taxes for November are expected to be around $6.6M, up 6%.
Key trends driving November performance include:
Group room nights were up 23%.
Transient room nights were up 6.7%.
Hotels located on the beaches (+12.9%), at PBI / in Downtown WPB (+18.3%) and near the turnpike (+17.8%) all have double digit increases in room nights sold.
Key Lodging Performance Numbers for November
o Room demand
▪ Hotels: 378k (+12.2%)
▪ Alt. Lodging: 154k (-2.6%)
▪ Total Lodging: 578k (+5.6%)
o Room Night Revenue
▪ Hotels: $101.8M (+15.7%)
▪ Alt. Lodging: $19.7M (-0.7%)
▪ Total Lodging: $121.5M (+6.3%)
o Occupancy
▪ Hotels: 73.9% (+12.0%)
▪ Alt. Lodging: 55.5% (+5.7%)
▪ Total Lodging: 70.7% (+8.4%)
o Average Daily Rate (ADR)
▪ Hotels: $240 (+3.1%)
▪ Alt. Lodging: $300 (+1.4%)
▪ Total Lodging: $248 (+2.4%)
o Revenue per Available room (RevPAR)
▪ Hotels: $177 (+15.5%)
▪ Alt. Lodging: $166 (+7.2%)
▪ Total Lodging: $175 (+7.3%)
Discover The Palm Beaches
Monthly Executive Dashboard
Discover The Palm Beaches Monthly Executive Dashboard
Research compiled and published by Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), can only be reproduced through expressed written approval from the DTPB Research Department. The underlining methodologies, algorithms, formulas and data used are considered a TRADE SECRET. For questions please contact research@thepalmbeaches.com.
Discover The Palm Beaches Monthly Executive Dashboard
Discover The Palm Beaches Monthly
Executive Dashboard
Definitions:
Hotel Rooms The number of hotel rooms that are available on any day of the week. This number increases as new properties open.
Hotel Room Nights Available The number of hotel rooms multiplied by the number of nights in a given period a room is available to sell, such as a month or week. This number represents the total available hotel lodging capacity for The Palm Beaches.
Hotel Room Nights Sold The number of rooms sold over a given period. This is the total demand for hotel rooms in The Palm Beaches.
Shared Lodging is described as any accommodation other than typical hotels and resorts without front office staffing
Shared Lodging Rooms The number of shared lodging properties multiplied by the number of rooms per property. This number represents all the alternative lodging options competing with hotel rooms.
Shared Lodging Room Nights (RNs) Sold The number of shared lodging listings booked multiplied by the number of nights and number rooms. This is the total demand for alternative lodging options in The Palm Beaches.
Total Room Nights (RNs) Sold– The sum of Hotel Room Nights Sold and Shared Lodging Room Nights Sold. This is the total demand for overnight lodging in The Palm Beaches.
Room Nights (RNs) Market Share-The percentage of hotel room nights sold within the state of Florida. This indicates the size of The Palm Beaches hotel market and relative performance.
Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) - Total room revenue divided by the total number of available rooms. See Room Revenue, Rooms Available. Room Revenue/Rooms Available = RevPAR.
Total Lodging Revenue The number of room nights sold multiplied by the average daily rate (ADR)
12 Month Moving Average (12MMA) - The value of any given month is computed by averaging the value of that month and the 11 preceding months. This is used to eliminate seasonality
Rolling 12 Months The sum of the current month and 11 preceding months. This is used to eliminate seasonality
Average Daily Rate (ADR) - A measure of the average rate paid for rooms sold, calculated by dividing room revenue by rooms sold. ADR = Room Revenue/Rooms Sold. This indicates a travelers willingness to pay for lodging in The Palm Beaches
Occupancy Percentage of available rooms sold during a specified time period. Occupancy is calculated by dividing the number of rooms sold by rooms available. Occupancy = Rooms Sold / Rooms Available. This indicates the health of the lodging market in The Palm Beaches
Rank The placement of The Palm Beaches versus 14 Florida markets (Palm Beach, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Collier, Lee, Sarasota, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Brevard, Volusia, Orlando (Orange/Osceola), Jacksonville (Duval, St. Johns), Panhandle)
Website User The total number of unique individuals accessing ThePalmBeaches.com in a given month. This is a leading indicator of interest and intent to visit The Palm Beaches as a result of DTPB promotional efforts
Research compiled and published by Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), can only be reproduced through expressed written approval from the DTPB Research Department. The underlining methodologies, algorithms, formulas and data used are considered a TRADE SECRET. For questions please contact research@thepalmbeaches.com.
FISCAL YEAR 2023 - 2024
FISCAL YEAR 2024 - 2025
DTPB OBJECTIVES 2023 – 2024
Leisure/Consumer
• Generate 1,200,000,000 Advertising Impressions
• Generate 4,200,000 in Website Users (New Metric)
• Increase Consumer and Travel Industry database to 470,000
• Generate 250,000,000 Earned Media Impressions
• Generate 7,500,000 Social Engagements
Meetings & Conventions
• Book 175,000 DTPB only room nights (Hotel Meetings Leads)
• Generate 52,500 Group Level Booked Room Nights Convention Center Shared
• Generate 40,000 Group Level Actual FY Room Night for Convention Center Shared
• Generate 95 participants in Destination Reviews
• Generate 105 Destination Site Participants
470,000
473,147
December 2024
PERFORMANCE DASHBOARD
1 Exceeded annual goal in October 2024 as a result of the Council’s annual New York City media event and subsequent article published in Forbes (UVM: 99,621,955)
2 New performance indicator as of 10/1/24. Previous year totals were not measured. The Council expects to outperform this goal as it was set prior to the establishment of the ArtiGras Podcast partnership.
HIGHLIGHTS
ADVERTISING
During the month of December, the Council’s Fall/Winter Fly Market campaign targeted audiences in New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Houston, and Austin, as well as Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. Cultural tourism ads were placed across digital, print, out-ofhome (OOH), radio, CTV, and social media platforms, targeting potential travelers and arts lovers from the Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X, and Baby Boomer demographics, as noted in the Council’s FY25 Cultural Tourism Marketing Plan.
OOH placement highlights in December included a multi-panel digital billboard on the Brill Building located at Broadway and 49th Street in New York City, and 10 simultaneous digital displays in the security checkpoint area of Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Both placements ran for four weeks (December 2-29, 2024) for less than $50,000 total and featured modified versions of our awardwinning tourism video. Print highlights included insertions (with advertorials) in the December issues of magazines Conde Nast Traveler and Garden & Gun, and a co-op ad in The New York Times on December 15. The co-op ad featured exhibitions at The Society of the Four Arts and the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum and appeared in the broadsheet’s Arts & Leisure section as part of a “Best of Culture” series.
After launching in mid-November, the Council’s “Go Beyond Basel” sub-campaign ended on December 15. The Council’s advertising agency of record, Push, will be reporting on the entire campaign’s results in January.
Work continued in December towards the launch of the Palm Beach County Black Cultural Heritage Trail. The website (palmbeachculture.com/bcht) had a soft launch in late December and a feature article written by researcher and educator, Brian Knowles, debuted the Trail to readers of the Council’s art&culture Winter issue. Cultural partners located on the Trail will receive guidelines to promote the Trail and a printed rack card will be distributed to community partners and Visitors
HIGHLIGHTS
Information Centers for additional promotion to tourists and residents alike in January. Paid advertising promoting the Trail will begin in early January.
Palm Beach County-based artist Jeanne Martin completed her digital artwork for the 2025 MOSAIC (Month of Shows, Art, Ideas and Culture) sub-campaign in December. Push is developing the subcampaign using elements from her artwork and also began developing campaign artwork for Palm Beach County Open Studios. Open Studios will be held May 1718, 2025, during the month-long MOSAIC celebration in May.
PARTNER COLLABORATIONS
In December, the Council continued to support work on the county’s Tourism Master Plan.
On December 5 and 19, The ArtiGras Podcast, a partnership with the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce and the annual ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival, debuted its seventh and eighth episodes. Pranoo Kumar, educator and founder of Rohi’s Readery, a social justice-driven children’s bookstore in West Palm Beach, shared her life journey as an immigrant in the U.S., an educator in Harlem and Seattle, and a small business owner. Benji Studt, Outreach and Science Communication leader for Environmental Resources Management (ERM), shared his love for photography, education and nature to inspire listeners to connect with Palm Beach County’s wild spaces. Since the launch of the video podcast, there have been approximately 1.55 million views of the first eight episodes.
The Council’s larger than life sunglasses, known as the Shades of Culture, made its FY25 debut in front of the Avron B. Fogelman Sports Museum at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton on December 11. The 20x20 foot Shades (shown above) featured images from FAU’s Department of Theater and Dance and the museum and was on site for the Boca Raton Bowl on December 18. The college football game included a series of events around the county celebrating this year’s teams from James Madison University and Western Kentucky University, and the Shades
HIGHLIGHTS
of Culture were an official participant in the Fan Fest and Family Midway held from 2 to 5 p.m. at FAU’s Flagler Credit Union Stadium prior to the game.
The Council also opened conversations with Palm Beach International Airport about an early 2025 in-flight WiFi advertising collaboration. Push was tasked with obtaining information on potential insertions, based on target market and airline suggestions from PBIA. Conversations with the Sports Commission and DTPB to bring back the Ultimate Weeks of Sport in February prompted the Council to proceed with an update and reprint of its Arts Guide for Sports Fans brochure in early 2025. The Council also spoke with DTPB’s PR team about participating in upcoming media FAM tours being hosted in The Palm Beaches this spring.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Top Placements
- December 5, PR Global Newswire Distribution: “So Much Culture, So Little Time: The Palm Beaches are a Cultural Escape for Every Passion” o Top 10 Placements Reach: 137,466,698 - December 7, Parade (UVM: 18,675,695): “25 Best Things to Do In The Palm Beaches”
National Media Outreach
The Council’s PR agency of record, Sharp, distributed a ‘Season Preview’ press release across the wire on December 5, which spotlighted Lake Worth Playhouse, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Palm Beach Symphony, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Historical Society of Palm Beach County, The Society of the Four Arts, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, and Mounts Botanical Garden. The agency subsequently shared the release and hi-res images with select national travel and lifestyle media on December 11.
As a result of a longstanding relationship and the distribution of the season preview press release, Sharp secured editorial coverage of cultural activities in The Palm Beaches by freelancer Kelli Acciardo in Parade magazine. The article featured the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, and Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.
As a result of the Council’s media reception in New York in late October, the agency facilitated a December 11-15 FAM trip for reception attendee Laurie Heifetz (Knockturnal and Fodor’s Travel). Laurie visited Mounts Botanical Garden, Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, and the Spanish art exhibitions at Norton Museum of Art and Boca Raton Museum of Art. A resulting article is expected to publish in early 2025.
HIGHLIGHTS
New York-based influencer Melanie Sutrathada (@melaniesutra, 142K followers), who was also a guest at the Council’s New York media event, posted content about The Palm Beaches on December 16 and 18 following her FAM visit the weekend following the Thanksgiving holiday. Melanie posted an Instagram reel and in-feed post and shared a series of stories highlighting destinations including Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Boca Raton Museum of Art, Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, The Society of the Four Arts, and Norton Museum of Art. Sharp will be collecting metrics from all content in early January, and the results will be included in the Council’s January 2025 report.
Local/Regional Media Outreach
In December, the Council achieved editorial coverage of one of its solo art exhibitions and its Arts Administrators of Color Fellowship in local media such as Florida Weekly and the Palms West Journal.
SECTOR SUPPORT
The Council distributed a video recording of its late-November Marketing Roundtable meeting in a December email newsletter targeting grantees and other cultural organizations to amplify communications about important topics that were covered, including MOSAIC 2025 and the Palm Beach County Black Cultural Heritage Trail.
The Council continued to be an active partner in the NeuroArts Collaborative, alongside Palm Health Foundation, FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, the Max Plank Florida Institute for Neuroscience, and DTPB, engaging in activities and meetings with the most recent having taken place at the Norton Museum of Art on December 11. The collaborative is embarking on an effort to integrate science and the arts to help people reach their full health potential in South Florida, becoming the “Brain Coast” of the state. The Cultural Council continues to explore how we can best support the collaborative as we learn more about the various organizations, artists, and practitioners involved.
On December 15, the Council provided sponsorship support for “A Night of Art with Soul” gala, hosted by Soul Movement dance studio based in the Northwood neighborhood of West Palm Beach. It was an inspiring evening, filled with breathtaking performances from underrepresented dancers who attend the studio. Soul Movement is being encouraged by the Council to apply for a C-1 grant this year.
Also in support of the sector, Council staff members attended exhibitions, performances and special events at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Cox Science Center & Aquarium, Palm Beach Zoo, Lighthouse ArtCenter, Maltz Jupiter Theater, Norton Museum of Art, Boca Raton Museum of Art, and others.
January Activity Report 2025
Sports Tourism Event Report & Forecast
January 1-31, 2025
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission’s event portfolio for the month of January will create a dynamic tourism impact to kick off 2025. The month of January is filled with a variety of new national events taking place in The Palm Beaches for the first time. January’s room night generation for Palm Beach County’s hotel and lodging sector is expected to greatly outpace room nights created during this month in 2024.
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission will host 21 different sports event properties during January, representing 12 different sports (BMX, Cheerleading, Croquet, Equestrian Showjumping, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Pickleball, Soccer, Tennis, and Trap & Skeet) Nearly half of those events are new events that have been recruited to The Palm Beaches through the bid process.
The collection of events in January is projected to generate 46,333 room nights, which would be nearly a 25% increase in room night compared to the room night actuals for January of 2024. The sports related room night generation would result in a projected $13,760,901 in hotel and lodging revenue and $825,654 in bed tax revenue.
The Winter Equestrian, which is home to the most prestigious series of showjumping events taking place in the United States, will create the most overnight stays for sports events during the month of January. However, new events such as the USA BMX Sunshine State Nationals & World Qualifier in addition to the USA Shooting 2025 Shotgun Spring Selection are catalysts in creating the largest sports tourism boom potentially ever seen in January. Ice Hockey is also moving the needle in January with four (4) events expected to create over 6,000 room nights. Additionally, our Sports Commission has been working diligently to position The Palm Beaches as a training destination for Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs. Three (3) MLS teams will be training at The North County District Park in addition to the U.S. Soccer U20 Men’s National Team Training Camp.
Performance Indicator
Hosted Sports Events 21 14
Sports Commission Tourism Impacts: October 1 – November 30, 2024
• 46,333 room night demand
• $13,760,901 in projected hotel revenue (using 2024 ADR for January)
• $825,654 in projected bed tax revenues.
Palm Beach County Sports Commission
Sports Tourism Event Report Forecast
January 1-31, 2025
Palm Beach County Sports Commission
Sports Tourism Event Report Forecast
January 1-31, 2025
Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) –World Cup - Team Base Camp
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission has been working diligently to bring the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to The Palm Beaches through being selected as an official Team Base Camp. A Team Base Camp acts as a home away from home for teams participating in the World Cup, working as a main place for teams to train and prepare for games primarily during the group stage matches. Team Base Camps have a minimum duration of 22 days with a possible period of more than 40 days.
FIFA recently unveiled the second edition of the Team Base Camp brochure, providing an updated list of potential training sites and for FIFA World Cup 26™ teams. FIFA revealed 26 new sites, bringing the total to 49 potential Team Base Camps, highlighting the significant footprint of this comprehensive event. Further Team Base Camp options will be added throughout 2025, ahead of the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Americas.
After the Sports Commission organized several site visits with FIFA and made numerous presentations along with the submission of a proposal, FIFA qualified The Gardens North County District Park, which is located in Palm Beach Gardens. The Gardens North County District Park encompasses 82 acres of land with 10 lighted FIFA – specified natural grass fields. This is a momentous occasion for our Sports Commission and Palm Beach County is now approved to host a Team Base Camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
The updated brochure includes 26 new destinations throughout the United States. In addition to Palm Beach County, the new list of Team Base Camp site includes Orlando, Tampa, Colorado Springs, St. Louis, Houston, Kansas City, Cincinnati, San Antonio, Columbus, Greensboro, Tucson - as well as in Pachuca in Mexico.
The 48 participating teams will submit final selections following the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26. The draw, anticipated to be staged in December 2025, will reveal the geographic zones in which teams will play their group matches, further guiding their decisions regarding their respective Team Base Camp locations.
Qualified Team Base Camp Locations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
The Gardens North County District Park
Events & Operations
Event Support
Boca Raton Bowl
➢ Finalize details of team luncheon after teams were selected with the Palm Beach County Convention Center, ESPN Events, and ESPN West Palm
➢ Finalize plans for beach parties for each team, and confirm everything with Benny’s on the Beach, the City of Lake Worth Beach, and Grimes Event
➢ Finalize transportation plans after teams were announced
➢ Secure transportation for 150 youth from the Glades region to attend the game
Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award
➢ Announce Top-3 National Finalists for award
➢ Managing voting process of national voting panel to determine award winner
➢ Work with each finalists school to coordinate transportation for their kicker to Palm Beach County
➢ Finalize details for all aspects of local banquet with West Palm Beach Marriott and Jetty Productions
➢ Coordinate local kicking clinic with Kornblue Kicking
• Sunshine State Open
Finalizing Contract Obligations
• USTA National Men’s 70, 85, 90 Clay Court Championships
• Prospect Wire Florida Fall Classic
• Prospect Select Fall World Series
• Perfect Game Summer Series
• Columbus Day Discovery Showdown
• World Comes to the Palm Beaches
• Perfect Game WWBA World Championship
• USTA Columbus Day Open
• Men’s Senior Baseball League
• International Rush Cup
• I Do Beach Tennis ITF World Tour 2024
• Association of Pickleball Professionals Boca Raton Open
• Delray Beach Pickleball Classic
• Equestrian Holiday & Horses Circuit
• Battle Youth National Championship
• “Little Mo” Internationals in Florida
• Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon
• Hardball 360 Fall Tournament
• Delray Beach Riptide Fall Tournaments
• World Pickleball Classic
• Winter Equestrian Festival
• Paradise Puck Series
• Florida RUSH
• Boca Raton International Masters
• USA BMX Sunshine State Nationals
1. Category G Grants
Grants
a) TGL Presented by SoFi (Winter - Spring, 2025) – SoFi Center - $125,000 Cat. G NEW 15,000 Room Nights
b) Palm Beaches Spartan Sprint Weekend (March 29-30, 2025) – Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park - $30,000 Cat. G 3,816 Room Nights
c) Delray ITF Championships (April 19-26, 2025) - Delray Beach Tennis Center and the Delray Swim & Tennis Club- $8,000 Cat. G 700 Room Nights
d) International Tennis Federation (ITF) Masters World Championships 60s (May 11-24, 2025) BallenIsles Country Club- $15,000 Cat. G NEW 1,500 Room Nights
e) International Tennis Federation (ITF) Masters World Championships 65s/70s (May 11-24, 2025) – Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center and The Country Club at Mirasol- $35,000 Cat. G NEW 2,500 Room Nights
f) Prospect Wire Southeast Championships (May 31 - June 4, 2025) - CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium & Santaluces Athletic Complex - $20,000 Cat. G 2,000 Room Nights
g) South Florida Collegiate Baseball League (May 31 - July 25, 2025) – Various Baseball Fields in Palm Beach County - $25,000 Cat. G 2,500 Room Nights
h) Prospect Select Summer Series (June 6 - July 14, 2025) – CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium and Santaluces Athletic Complex - $73,000 Cat. G 8,880 Room Nights
i) AFIA Worlds Master’s Soccer (June 20-27, 2025) – Lynn University – $40,000 Cat. G NEW 2,500 Room Nights
j) Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour Summer National Championship (June 25-30, 2025)PGA National Resort- $25,000 Cat. G 2,000 Room Nights
k) 2025 Nautique WWA Wakeboarding & Wake Park World Championships (September 6-14, 2025) Burt Aaronson South County Regional – Sunset Lake and Shark Park 561 Wake Park at Okeeheelee Park - $90,000 Cat. G NEW 8,000 Room Nights
Sports-Development
Sports Development Executive Summary
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission (PBCSC) is deploying an aggressive sales and sports development effort to increase 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 FY25.
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 25, and below is a breakdown of the development efforts over the past month:
• Women of Wellington Polo Series
o January 6th – 17th, 2025
o 7 Teams
o 100 Rooms
o National Polo Center
• 2025 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships
o September 6th - 14th, 2025
o 600 Participants
o 4,000 Rooms
o Sunset Cove Lake – Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park
• 2025 Nautique WWA Wake Park World Championships
o September 6th - 14th, 2025
o 600 Participants
o 4,000 Rooms
o Shark Wake Park 561
• OTE (Overtime Elite Basketball)
o January 23rd, 2025
o February 4th, 2025
o February 9th, 2025
o February 14th, 2025
o February 15th, 2025
o 15 Teams 150 Players
o 250 Rooms
o Palm Beach State College & Lynn University
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 25, and below is a breakdown of site visits conducted over the past month:
• November 22nd - 24th, 2024 | Hydrodrags World Championships – Sunset Cove Lake – Burt Aaronson South County Regional
This event took place at Sunset Cove Amphitheater located inside of Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park on November 22-24. The event featured stock, super stock, spec, and unlimited classes. Over 100 male and female professional and amateur riders competed at excess speeds of 140 MPH. This was the second Hydrodrags event to take place in Palm Beach County with nearly double the number of riders and spectators from its previously hosted event. Riders were paired together and launched off a floating dock racing each other down a drag course of 600ft to the finish line. Over 80% of participants, families and supporters are expected to have traveled into Palm Beach County from outside the local area.
2024 Palm Beach Grand Prix Olympic Trap
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission partnered with the Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Complex to host the Palm Beach Grand Prix on December 6 – 8, 2024. The United States Army Marksmanship Unit swept the medals at the Palm Beach Grand Prix. The Gold Medal was captured by Logan Lucas, while Derek Haldeman took home the Silver Medal. The Bronze Medal and final podium spot was secured by 2024 Olympian William Will Hinton. The 4th - 6th finishers were 2008 Olympic Gold Medalists in Men's Double Trap Glenn Eller, 2021 Olympic Bronze Medalist in Mixed Team Trap Brian Burrows and Emilio Carvalho.
FIFA 2026 World Cup – Team Base Camp Version 2 Brochure
FIFA has released the second wave of potential Team Base Camps in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 26™, offering participating teams a variety of “homes away from home” for the tournament. These hubs will serve as the primary base for teams during the group stage, where they will train, rest and prepare for their matches.
The updated brochure includes 26 new options in cities throughout the United States - such as Boise, Colorado Springs, Columbus, Greensboro, Orlando, Tampa and Tucson - as well as Palm Beach Gardens. This marks a significant expansion, offering a diverse range of facilities across the tournament’s footprint. Host Cities including Houston and New York New Jersey have also added new potential sites, further broadening the options for the national teams that ultimately qualify for the biggest FIFA World Cup™ ever.
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission has been working tirelessly to make sure the Palm Beaches were included in Version 2 of the Team Base Camp brochure and will continue working through the process with FIFA to make sure our world class playing and training facilities are highlighted on this enormous global stage.
The FAU Women’s Basketball Thanksgiving Tournament took place on November 29-30, 2024, at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, FL. The competition featured the Florida Atlantic University Owls, Austin Peay State University, and Manhattan. Over two days of intense action, the teams showcased skill and determination, with FAU Owls delivering strong performances on their home court. The tournament provided fans with thrilling matchups and highlighted the talents of all participating teams, fostering a competitive and celebratory holiday basketball atmosphere. This event reaffirmed the growing prominence of FAU’s women’s basketball program.
Florida Atlantic Thanksgiving Classic – November 29th, 2024
Palm Beach County Sports Commission Bid Calendar - FY25
Palm Beach County Sports Commission Bid Calendar - FY25
Palm Beach County Sports Commission Bid Calendar - FY25
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October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Communications-Digital Marketing
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission’s mission is to champion Palm Beach County as a premier sports tourism destination and the marketing department supports that mission through strategic communications, marketing, public relations, a plethora of digital media services, and more.
Marketing & Promotions
This month, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission's new marketing campaign gained even more momentum, spotlighting marquee events like the Boca Raton Bowl, Holiday & Horses, and the Orange Bowl. These high-profile placements showcased the campaign’s ability to elevate our presence on some of the biggest stages in sports.
But that’s not all – we’ve also rolled out the campaign across all social media platforms (reference image above), creating a cohesive and powerful brand identity that resonates across every channel. It’s another big step in showing the world why The Palm Beaches are unrivaled in every way.
Social Media Statistics
Across all social media platforms that the Palm Beach County Sports Commission operates, these are the performance statistics for the month of November In November 2024, our social media performance saw notable growth across key metrics compared to October 2024, emphasizing the effectiveness of increased content and engagement strategies.
1. Audience Growth:
o Total followers across platforms increased by 1.23% to 24,963.
o Notable increases:
Instagram: +217 followers.
LinkedIn: +36 followers.
2. Published Posts:
o Total posts increased by 105.56% (from 36 to 74 posts).
o Instagram was the most active platform with 51 posts
3. Engagements (Interactions and Shares):
o Interactions (likes, comments, etc.) rose by 26.86%, totaling 8,165.
o Shares surged by 277.61%, with the majority coming from X (formerly Twitter), which grew from 58 to 237 shares
4. Clicks (Traffic to Website/Links):
o Total clicks skyrocketed by 191.3%, reaching 134.
o Facebook led this growth with an increase from 21 to 99 clicks.
5. Impressions (Reach):
o Total impressions increased by 86.73% to 284,341.
o Instagram accounted for the majority of this growth, increasing from 148,806 to 278,224 impressions.
As a part of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission’s continued efforts to promote The Palm Beaches as a premier sports tourism destination, the Sports Commission operates the Lou Groza Award each year. The award represents the highest honor for collegiate place-kickers and after a tightly contested race, this year’s winner is Louisiana’s Kenneth Almendares. The award, along with the other National Collegiate Football Awards Association member awards, announced its winner live on ESPN during the Home Depot College Football Awards. The award and the Sports Commission received significant coverage resulting in the following earned media coverage.
Highlights included coverage from notable outlets such as ESPN, SI.com, and regional publications like the Daily Advertiser and Sun Belt Conference News. Key stories spotlighted Louisiana kicker Kenneth Almendares, the 2024 award winner, alongside mentions in articles about other College Football Awards honorees.
This exceptional media presence underscores the Lou Groza Award's role in celebrating excellence in collegiate football and solidifies its standing as a marquee honor in the sport.
The Lou Groza Award
37,317,653
20 284,381 15,800 126,761,640 6 2 710,671 25,600
Newsletter of the Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission | JANUARY 2025
IN THIS ISSUE
The Village of Wellington, known for its world-class polo, takes the global spotlight in Netflix’s latest sports series Polo. The five-part docuseries premiered in December 2024, just ahead of 2025’s highly anticipated and vibrant polo season in The Palm Beaches, which runs January through April. This thrilling new series offers an unprecedented look into the high-stakes and high-glamour world of the iconic equestrian sport, also known as the sport of kings.
Filmed at various locations throughout Palm Beach County, including Wellington International and the National Polo Center, the show brings viewers to the heart of the U.S. Open Polo Championship, where elite players from around the world compete for the top prize. The production, facilitated with permitting assistance from staff at the Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission, showcases the area’s natural beauty and thriving polo community. Produced by Archewell Productions and Boardwalk Pictures, and executive produced by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Polo goes beyond the glitz, delving into the grit and passion that drive players like Adolfo Cambiaso, Poroto Cambiaso, and Timmy Dutta. This compelling series, streaming worldwide on Netflix, cements The Palm Beaches as a premier destination for both sport and storytelling on a global stage.
Palm Beach County welcomes the world’s equestrian elite and horse aficionados alike as the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and Palm Beach Polo Season return for an annual winter tradition in The Palm Beaches. Both take place in Wellington, with WEF running January through March at Wellington International, while Polo season continues through April 27 at the National Polo Center (NPC). There are three major polo competitions in the U.S., and they all take place at NPC: C.V. Whitney Cup, USPA Gold Cup and the U.S. Open Polo Championship (collectively known as the Gauntlet of Polo). All events will be livestreamed on USPA Polo Network’s YouTube channel. Meanwhile, WEF will stream several of its events via its website and Facebook page. For event preview and highlights, check out The Palm Beaches TV’s Equestrian Life in The Palm Beaches series, produced by AA Video, and the “Riding in a Winter Wonderland” PBTV NOW episode on YouTube
The 2024 Boca Raton Bowl between James Madison University and Western Kentucky University brought thrilling college football action to FAUStadium on Dec. 18. Known as “Boca’s Biggest Annual Outdoor Party,” the game was televised nationally on ESPN and broadcast on ESPN Radio and locally on ESPN Radio 106.3. The game has logged 10 successful years with cumulative viewership surpassing over 30 million households and total sponsoring value above $250M. Bowl Week activities began Dec.14 with the arrival of the participating teams followed by welcome parties, luncheons and pep rallies. Boca Raton Bowl executive director Doug Mosley sits on the Board of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, amplifying Palm Beach County’s (PBC) reputation as a premier destination for major sporting events. PBC also hosts the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches golf tournament, Delray Beach Open tennis tournament, MLB Spring Training and many more.
PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE’S NETFLIX PRODUCTION
BOCA RATON BOWL REACHES 30M HOMES
EQUESTRIAN SEASON GALLOPS INTO PBC
PRIMETIME FROM PBC: THE GOLF LEAGUE
FROM SSOF FINALIST TO NATIONAL PRIZE
The Golf League presented by SoFi is revolutionizing golf and bringing it to primetime with its inaugural season that tee’d off January 7, 2025. Held at the custom-designed SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, each match features PGA TOUR stars competing in a high-tech, immersive arena-style setting that further perpetuates Palm Beach County as a premier sports production destination. A partnership between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports and the PGA TOUR, TGL’s 15 regular season matches will air on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+. Fans will enjoy a courtside -like experience in the intimate 1,500-seat venue, where every shot is visible up-close-and-personal in this made-for-TV sporting event. The season finale includes a thrilling four-team semifinal and a best-of-three finals series for the SoFi Cup, that’ll air March 24-25. See the full schedule on the FTC’sevents calendar.
SUN & STARS INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST
The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival (SASIFF) celebrates culture and diversity through its annual cinematic event which will take place January 23 –February 2, 2025 at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts Presented by MorseLife Health System, founded by Donald M. Ephraim, and co-founded by Terri C. Sriberg, the festival has celebrated several sold-out screenings, solidifying its status as an important film industry event to South Florida
The festival offers a selection of awardwinning international films spanning a variety of genres. The international film lineup is curated by artistic director Barbara Scharres and aims to connect audiences with global cultures and stories. Guests can also attend special events, including Q&A sessions with filmmakers. Explore a variety of cultures and celebrate global cinema with Palm Beach County locals and visitors. For more event details, visit pbfilm.com.
Santiago Salazar, a standout finalist at the 2024 Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films (SSOF), achieved national recognition by winning “Best Drama” at the prestigious All American High School Film Festival. His award-winning film, Six Months ‘Til Impact (streaming on YouTube), earned him a $45,000 prize and solidified his status as a rising star in the film industry.
Salazar, a graduate of West Broward High School, previously showcased his talent at SSOF as a finalist in the “Documentary” category with his insightful project, The Incongruent Congruent Outlook of Two Insecure Teenage Boys Known for his ability to craft compelling narratives, Santiago captivated judges with his innovative and unique perspective.
Local Brazilian singer Amy Ferreira recently filmed her latest music video at Sanborn Square in Boca Raton. Known for its vibrant charm and lush greenery, the plaza provided the perfect setting for Ferreira’s soulful new single, “Chegou a Hora.”
The Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission proudly assisted with the permitting process for this project, showing continued support for the music and entertainment industry both local and worldwide.
Over the years, the FTC has facilitated iconic music videos such as Celine Dion’s “A New Day Will Come,” Lil’ Kim’s “Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix)” featuring Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott, and Angie Martinez, and “It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere” by Jimmy Buffett and Alan Jackson
Produced by Global Polo TV and airing on ESPN 2 with a reach of over 70 million households, the all new two-part Breakaway: Polo in The Palm Beaches covers the international polo scene in The Palm Beaches
This series spotlights the real stars of the field - the polo ponies, and the Argentinean father-son duel between Adolfo and Poroto Cambiaso of the prestigious Gauntlet of Polo at the National Polo Center. Plus, gallop into the exciting world of women’s equestrian sports with an inspiring new episode of Breakaway: Women in Polo. Celebrate the skill, determination, and bold spirit of rising female polo stars redefining the game. Follow the remarkable journeys of Milly Hine and Valentina Tarazona as they lead the charge for a new era in polo. Experience the excitement and elegance of polo like never before – watch on demand, anytime on The Palm Beaches TV!
NEW “BREAKAWAY” POLO SHOWS STREAMING ON THE PALM BEACHES TV CHANNEL
MUSIC VIDEO FILMS AT SANBORN SQUARE
FOCUS ON FILM
2025
Film enthusiasts and creators will unite at the 2025LDUBFilmFestival and Palm BeachSWEDEFest as the festivals return for an exciting weekend at the Lake Worth Playhouse. This year, the 12th annual LDUB Film Festival partners again with SWEDE Fest from March 28-30 Festivities kick off with the hilarious Palm Beach SWEDE Fest, showcasing three-minute, no-budget remakes of Hollywood hits. Attendees vote for the coveted "Best of Fest" award during this lighthearted evening. The LDUB Film Festival presents a diverse slate of films, including narratives, documentaries, music videos and experimental works. Submissions from filmmakers worldwide, with an emphasis on South Florida talent, are judged by a panel of experts and audiences. Free technical workshops on editing, lighting, screenwriting, and more accompany the festival, fostering a collaborative spirit. For information on these festivals and more, visit the FTC's Festivals resource page.
FILM FLORIDA’S QUARTERLY MEETING
The Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission (FTC) joined industry leaders for the Film Florida Quarterly Meeting in Orlando last month. Director of Operations Alberto Jordat represented the FTC, engaging in discussions on topics ranging from legislative updates to workforce development during two days of productive and insightful meetings.
Film Florida’s meetings also coincided with Women in Film and Television Florida’s (WIFT) festive “Jingle Mingle” event, an annual tradition that provides dynamic and collaborative networking opportunities. The event featured a silent auction and toy drive, which highlighted the spirit of giving, and raised proceeds for a grant and scholarship fund that empowers filmmakers across Florida. Meanwhile, Film Florida’s next quarterly meeting will be held virtually in February. Visit Film Florida’s website for more details.
FILM GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Filmmakers in The Palm Beaches have access to a variety of grant programs that help bring their creative visions to life. These programs offer funding for projects across genres and formats, each featuring unique criteria and application processes. Aspiring filmmakers are encouraged to explore available options and determine which programs best align with their project goals. The FTC provides information to help filmmakers navigate these opportunities visit the Resources tab on the FTC’s website for a comprehensive list of available grants.
Additionally, the December 13 edition of Film Florida’s Film Florida Fridays offers valuable insights through its “Navigating the Film Grant Process” webinar. Whether you’re a first-time filmmaker or a seasoned professional, these tools can provide the support needed to secure funding and bring your creative projects to fruition in Palm Beach County
SERENA SHINES IN NIKE / JACQUEMUS AD
Serena Williams participated in a video and photo shoot for the Nike x Jacquemus Spring 2024 collaboration at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The partnership blends Jacquemus’ high-fashion brand aesthetic with Nike’s athletic innovation, to celebrate athletes, style and self-expression.
Williams, a longtime Nike ambassador, showcased exclusive pieces from the collection in this captivating shoot, which perfectly captured the seamless fusion of luxury fashion and sportswear. The visuals of the convention center served as the backdrop, creating a sophisticated and sporty atmosphere. The FTC helped to facilitate the local production and ensure a smooth process for crew. The shoot also highlighted the County’s growing appeal as a top filming destination for fashion, entertainment, and high-profile projects.
PBTV NOW: JUMPSTARTING 2025 WITH EXCITING EPISODES AND ENTERTAINING CONTENT
January episodes of The Palm Beaches TV NOW hosted by Theo Dorsey, will include “South Florida Fair Takes Center Stage in The Palm Beaches” with guest host President and CEO Matt Wallsmith, “An Oasis of Beaches and Resorts,” “Polo Season in The Palm Beaches,” and “The Ultimate Weeks of Sport” –spotlighting major local sporting events including the Delray Beach Open, Winter Equestrian Festival, Gauntlet of Polo and more. February themes include “Cultural Heritage in The Palm Beaches,” a “romance and luxury in paradise” installment for Valentine’s week, a spotlight on Major League Baseball spring training, and “Wild in The Palm Beaches” episode in collaboration with Loggerhead Marinelife Center to promote the new bus tour experience with Busch Wildlife Sanctuary and Manatee Lagoon New episodes air every Tuesday at noon on the PBTV YouTube channel. Plus, don’t miss the “Celebrating The Palm Beaches TV: A Year in Review” episode! This special edition highlights standout moments from content that graced The Palm Beaches TV Channel throughout the year and shares a sneak peek at the new shows coming in 2025!
LDUB & PALM BEACH SWEDE FEST
FILM FLASHBACK — DONNIE BRASCO
The 1997 crime drama Donnie Brasco, starring Al Pacino and Johnny Depp, tells the true story of an undercover FBI agent who infiltrates the mob. Directed by Mike Newell, the film earned critical acclaim and grossed over $124 million worldwide, solidifying its place as a classic in the genre. Palm Beach County played a role in the production, with memorable scenes filmed at the Palm Beach Kennel Club and Rapids Water Park. These iconic locations brought authenticity and atmosphere to the film while showcasing the area’s cinematic versatility. Fans eager to revisit this classic can stream Donnie Brasco on platforms like Amazon’s Prime Video and Apple TV. Productions like Donnie Brasco highlight the unique appeal of The Palm Beaches as a premier filming destination, appealing to both filmmakers and audiences alike.
LOCATION SPOTLIGHT CAROUSELS IN THE PALM BEACHES
The Palm Beaches are home to several carousels, each with unique features that work as backdrops for productions. Whether it’s for moving pictures or still editorial photography, these carousels offer a variety of options for productions.
The Palm Beach Zoo Carousel in West Palm Beach combines whimsy and nature with hand -sculpted animals like manatees and sea horses, perfect for tropical-themed projects.
At the Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, a fun Florida-themed carousel showcases hand-painted murals of the state’s vibrant flora and fauna, blending sophistication with local artistry.
The Sugar Sand Park Carousel in Boca Raton features replicas of 19th-century horses, providing a vintage setting for historical or lifestyle productions.
Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee offers a wildlife carousel in it’s drive-through safari park, perfect for productions centered on adventure or nature.
These carousels combine natural beauty and playful nostalgia. With such diverse settings, they provide a range of creative opportunities for filmmakers in South Florida Find the perfect settings for your next production by visiting the FTC’s locations database here.
EDUCATION CORNER
SSOF DEADLINE APPROACHING
As the new year begins, the deadline for entries to The Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films (SSOF) is near!
Students have until Wednesday, February 5, 2025 to submit projects in categories like Screenwriting, Tourism PSA, Music Video, and more. The competition is free to enter and is open to all student filmmakers, graphic designers, writers, and digital media artists currently enrolled in Florida high schools or colleges, including those who are homeschooled. In honor of celebrating 30 years in 2025, the competition will award more than $30K in cash, scholarships and prizes.
Palm Beach County high school seniors are eligible to apply for the Burt Reynolds Scholarship, and runners up will receive the Film Florida Sara Fuller Scholarship, Mel Maron Scholarship, Gray Family, Scholarship and Dr. B. Carleton Bryant Scholarship. Meanwhile, the SSOF is proud to continue the Palm Beach County Tourism PSA Award, sponsored by Discover The Palm Beaches, showcasing all the reasons why The Palm Beaches provide Florida’s finest travel experience.
The red-carpet rolls on out on Friday, April 25, 2025 at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, where three decades of student filmmaking excellence will be celebrated with a live award show. For more information and details on how to submit projects to the competition, visit pbfilm.com/ssof. Stay up-to-date by visiting SSOF on Facebook @StudentShowcaseOfFilms, on Instagram @StudentFilmsFL and on X @StudentFilmsFL
Production Activity Report
For November 2024
Variance Explanations
Percentage change variances of ± 10% in performance statistics are explained in this section.
1. Hotel Room Nights: The 26% year-to-date increase in Hotel Room Nights coincides with a rise in production activity,withvisitingcompaniesutilizinglocalaccommodations.Notablecontributorsincludethe Going Home with Tyler Cameron project, Force Blue Inc. (South Carolina), Flicker Productions (United Kingdom), Purveyors of Pop (Miami), the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, and the American Cornhole League (South Carolina). Most recently Sky Advertising (Satellite Beach) booked 90 room nights at Jupiter Beach Resort in November, along with a range of other productions such as Cindi Blair Productions who utilized 300 room nights at The Boca Raton and Smuggler Productions use of 40 room nights at Eau Palm Beach. These recentproductions contributed to afour-percentage-point increasemonthovermonth. This growth is indicative of Palm Beach County's ongoing appeal as a filming destination.
2. Total Productions: The 17% year-to-date increase in Total Productions is driven by a notable 60% increase in non-permitted productions, largely due to strategic expansion in lead generating initiatives for sponsored programing. This growth highlights the effectiveness of Staff's efforts to track and record non-permitted projects throughout The Palm Beaches.
3. Total Leads: The 30% year-to-date increasein TotalLeads is primarily driven bythesuccess of oursponsored programming initiatives. These partnerships have allowed the team to actively present Palm Beach County’s diverse filming locations and resources as potential filming locations. By proactively suggesting tailored locations and production leads, we have successfully transformed these into viable production opportunities for the County.
4. Lead Responses: A 31% increase in Lead Responses goes hand-in-hand with the increase in Total Leads.
5. Lead Conversions: The 149% Year-to-Date (YTD) growth highlights the success of the FTC's strategic approachtomanagingproductionleads.Theteam'seffortsaresharplyconcentratedonidentifyingandpursuing projects with high potential to transform into concrete production ventures and business opportunities within Palm Beach County. In 2024, 122 of the 188 leads generated converted into business.
6. Website Unique Visitors: The 113% year-to-date increase in unique website visitors underscores the success of targeted digital marketing campaigns. The significant growth is largely related to traffic to thepalmbeaches.tv, which had more than 13,000 visitors this month alone. These efforts have strengthened the County’s visibility as a premier travel destination as well as a world-class production destination.
Address 4: 358-264 S Ocean Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33432
Address 5: 799 N Federal Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33432 (Ocean
Branch)
North Palm Beach Country Club, RG Kreusler park , Flagler Drive, City Place (S Rosemary Ave ), Mizner Park. and Dubois Park
North Palm Beach Country Club, RG Kreusler park , Flagler Drive, City Place (S Rosemary Ave ),
Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park, Dubois Park, The Square, Juno Beach Pier, Flagler sidewalks, Peanut Island
Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park, Dubois Park, The Square, Juno Beach Pier, Flagler sidewalks, Peanut
Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park, Dubois Park, The Square, Juno Beach Pier, Flagler sidewalks,
Park, Dubois Park, The Square, Juno Beach Pier, Flagler sidewalks,
= Tourism Branding Content Sponsorship Program (TDC Funded) NOTE: Production Revenue is reported once with the first Permit/Shot No Permit of each Sponsorship Project.
November 2024 Production Companies & Support Services
Permits & Shot No Permits Subtotals
REVENUE
EXPENSES
REVENUE
EXPENSES
Palm Beach Convention Center
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYSIS REPORT-PRIOR YEAR COMPARISON For the Two Months Ending November 2024
Period To Date
Social Media Followers
TDC Marketing Report – January 2025
Social Media
Facebook - 8,852 (November) to 8,864 (December)
Instagram - 3,568 (November)
LinkedIn - 1,023 (November) to 1,039 (December)
Instagram Monthly Total – DON’T HAVE ACCESS
Interactions –
Impressions -
Reach –
Generate Profile Visits -
Facebook Monthly Total
Post Engagements - 23,627 (November) to 13,861 (December)
Page Likes - 18 (November) to 12 (December)
Post Reach – 1,112 (December)
LinkedIn
Profile Views - 63 (November) to 59 (December)
Reactions – 53 (December)
Engagements - 115 (November) to 54 (December)
Impressions - 3,703 (November) to 2,232 (December)
Connections - 704 (November) to 716 (December)
Engagement Overview
Placer AI
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December 2024 Project Status Report
Department of Environmental Resources Management
Prescribed Burn at Cypress Creek North Natural Area: ERM staff conducted a 200 acre prescribed burn at Cypress Creek North Natural Area. ERM has maintained a frequency of burning the site every 3 years for the past 30 years This mimics the historic natural burn pattern of this pine flatwoods habitat Maintaining this frequency is important as it is required for the survival of many threatened firedependent plant species and to mitigate the chance of destructive wildfires to adjacent communities.
LARVAL RESISTANCE RESEARCH
Tarpon Cove Islands Receive Award: The Florida Association of Environmental Professionals - Treasure Coastal Chapter recognized ERM’s Tarpon Cove Islands with the 2024 Environmental Excellence Award This award recognizes a project that achieves local or regional contribution to the environment with verifiable results and evidence Tarpon Cove has positively contributed to the environment by providing newly restored oyster, mangrove, and shorebird nesting habitats.
PRESCRIBED
BURN AT CYPRESS CREEK NATURAL AREA
Larval Resistance Research: ERM staff is collaborating with the University of Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory (FMEL) to test the effectiveness of insecticides on mosquito larvae control Staff collect mosquito eggs and ship them to Vero Beach for laboratory bioassays. To date, samples from five sites within Palm Beach County were submitted as part of this project ERM and FMEL plan to continue this project through 2025.
TARPON COVE ISLANDS RECEIVE AWARD
Fuel Reduction at Cypress Creek South: Cypress Creek South Natural Area is undergoing mechanical fuel reduction of 35 acres of overgrown pine flatwoods habitat adjacent to the Jupiter Farms Community The project will reduce wildfire risk to our neighbors and improve wildlife habitat.
Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
Maria G. Marino, Mayor, Sara Baxter, Vice Mayor, Gregg K. Weiss, Joel Flores, Marci Woodward, Maria Sachs, Bobby Powell Jr.
FUEL REDUCTION AT CYPRESS CREEK
SAWFISH ISLAND NATIVE PLANT GARDEN
Invasive Plant Workday at Winding Waters: The Institute for Regional Conservation joined ERM staff for an invasive removal workday at Winding Waters Natural Area Volunteers traveled all the way from Miami and Cape Coral to lend a hand in pulling several invasive plants from the wetland edge, including Chamaecrista pilosa, Sida cordifolia, tasselflower, and lygodium Strategies for controlling invasive species were discussed in a collaborative manner The determined group hauled out eight large trash bags full of plants and their seeds.
Sawfish Island Native Plant Garden: ERM staff visited Sawfish Island with donors and partners of the recently installed pollinator gardens. Donors and partners include Family Lands Remembered, Gentlemen of the Garden, and Blueline Surf and Paddle The two gardens are located in the north and south public use picnic areas Bee hotels were also installed to provide habitat and shelter for native bees and pollinators. Sawfish Island is located in the Loxahatchee River-Lake Worth Creek Aquatic Preserve in Jupiter and is open to the public, so come paddle over and enjoy Sawfish Island!
INVASIVE PLANT WORKDAY AT WINDING WATERS
Adventure Awaits: Register NOW for a FREE event at PBCERM.EVENTBRITE.COM!
UPCOMING ERM EVENTS
• January 2: SUNSET PADDLE at Sawfish Island
• January 6: NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT at Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area
• January 8: SWAMP TROMP at Cypress Creek Natural Area
• January 8: NEW YEAR HIKE at Sweetbay Natural Area
• January 11: RUNNING WILD at Pineglades Natural Area
• January 11: PRIVATE SUNSET TOUR OF WINDING WATERS at Winding Waters Natural Area
• January 21: MORNING PADDLE at Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area
• January 25: WEEDING FOR THE BIRDS at Snook Islands
• January 29: AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS ASTRONOMY at Winding Waters Natural Area
• January 30: INVASIVE PLANT WEED PULL at Winding Waters Natural Area
Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
Maria G. Marino, Mayor, Sara Baxter, Vice Mayor, Gregg K. Weiss, Joel Flores, Marci Woodward, Maria Sachs, Bobby Powell Jr.
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TRAFFIC
REPORT for the period ended November 2024
(1) Estimated Seat Capacity; Adjusted Innovata/OAG Scheduled seats, actual capacity may vary
(2) Percentage Change in load factor is stated in absolute difference
(3) Freight plus mail in US Tons
(4) Landings plus Takeoffs, includes cargo carriers
(5) Per FAA Tower
Palm Beach County Department of Airports
846 PBIA, West Palm Beach , FL 33406-1470 www.pbia.org
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ENPLANEMENT TRAFFIC REPORT for the period ended November 2024
Airline
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TRAFFIC REPORT
for the period ended November 2024
Change in Enplanements by Airline
AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL
Monthly Airport Traffic Statistics
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America Palm Beach International Airport for the period ended November 2024
* Per FAA Tower ** In metric tons as required by ACI reporting standards includes Mail plus Freight
annually, each 2/18/19 2/17/20 initial term, 4 – 1yr renewals
5. OLD BUSINESS
To: Tourist Development Council
From: Emanuel Perry EP
Date: January 08, 2025
Topic: TDC Dashboard January Report–Activity November and FYTD 2024
Bed Tax Collections:
November 2024 collected in December @ $7M compared to the same month last year @ 6M, an increase of 13%. Actual November was 12% above Budget and 28% above the prior month @ $5.5M. Actual November was 12% higher than 2023. Revenue from non-hotels continue to support Bed Tax Collection.
FYTD 2025 Collections @ $16.9M, were higher than last fiscal year to date $14.8M by 14%. Fiscal Year to Date collections @ $16.9M is 13% above the Approved Budget. FYTD 2025 collections of $16.9M, 7% higher than FYTD 2023 collections.
Highlights Key Room Metrics:
FYTD 2025 Taxable Revenues Fiscal Year over FY2024
7% @ $273M vs $256M FYTD 2025 Taxable Revenues Fiscal Year over FY2023
Palm
PBI Passengers 12 Month Rolling
4% @ $273M vs $261M
15% Increase from last year same period
Leisure & Hospitality Employment for Nov. 95,200 3% Higher than the same month last year Hotel Employment 11,300 1% Higher than last year F&B 59,700 (3%) Lower than last year
& Entertainment 24,200 20% Higher than last year
$150,000,000
$125,000,000
$100,000,000
$75,000,000
$50,000,000
$25,000,000
Tourist Development Council Dashboard
Current Month 2024 vs. 2023 Month 5.A.1
Net Rental Revenue
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
November 2024 Net Hotel Sales increased 6% over Last Year Non-Hotel Sales increased 14% over Last Year
November 2024 Hotel Room Nights Sold increased 9% over the same month Last Year.
PBIA Passengers
November 2024 Passengers through PBI increased 5% over the same month Last Year.
Gross Bed Taxes Collections (All)
November-24 November-24 Budget
December Collections for November 2024 increased 13% over Last Year. Over last Month increased 28%; 12% above Budget
Gross Room Nights Available
November 2024 Hotel Room Nights Available for Sale increased 1% over the same month Last Year. 19,145 Rooms Open.
Monthly PBIA Passenger Capacity
November 2024 Est. Seat Capacity at PBI increased 2% over the same month Last Year.
November 2024 Hotel Room Nights Sold increased 8% over November 2022.
PBIA Passengers
December Collections for November 2024 were 12% above November 2022 and 13% above November 2023.
Gross Room Nights Available
November 2024 Hotel Room Nights Available for Sale increased 3% over November 2022. 19,145 Rooms Open.
Monthly PBI Estimated Seats
Tourist Development Council Dashboard
$300,000,000
$250,000,000
$200,000,000
$150,000,000
$100,000,000
$50,000,000
$18,000,000
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
COUNTY
GROSS COLLECTIONS
FEB
NET COLLECTIONS
AGREEMENT BETWEEN PALM BEACH COUNTY AND PGA TOUR, INC. FOR PRESENTING SPONSOR RIGHTS OF COGNIZANT CLASSIC IN THE PALM BEACHES
This AGREEMENT is made as of the day of , 2025, by and between Palm BeachCounty, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, by and through its Board of County Commissioners (“COUNTY”), and PGA TOUR ENTERPRISES, LLC (“TOUR”) (singularly, “PARTY” and collectively, “PARTIES”), authorized to do business in the State of Florida, whose Federal I.D. is 37-2113106
WHEREAS, TOUR has produced an annual Professional Golf Association Tour Tournament, (“TOURNAMENT”), featuring professional golfers with which TOUR has agreements for participation at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida since 1972;
WHEREAS, COUNTY desires to be a presenting sponsor and have “IN THE PALM BEACHES” included as part of the official TOURNAMENT name, as follows: “COGNIZANT CLASSIC IN THE PALM BEACHES”;
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has determined that the TOURNAMENT will provide benefits to tourists, residents, and businesses in the COUNTY by bringing golf enthusiasts to the COUNTY for the duration of the TOURNAMENT;
WHEREAS, the COUNTY, through its Tourist Development Council (“TDC”), as well as the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, Inc. (“SPORTS”) and Discover the Palm Beaches, Inc. (“DISCOVER”) desire to cooperate in the implementation of the TOURNAMENT with TOUR pursuant to this AGREEMENT; and
WHEREAS,theCOUNTY andTOUR desiretoestablishthetermsand conditionsfor the COUNTY’sparticipation as a presenting sponsor of the TOURNAMENT, as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual representations, terms and covenants hereinafter set forth, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the PARTIES hereby agree:
1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.
2. Purpose. The purpose of this AGREEMENT is to establish the terms and conditions for the PARTIES to mutually participate in the 2025 TOURNAMENT, which shall take place February 24, 2025 – March 2, 2025 (dates inclusive of the PRO-AM)
3. Effective Date. This AGREEMENT shall become effective immediately upon full execution of this AGREEMENT (with COUNTY as the final signatory)
4. Term. The Term of this AGREEMENT will commence on the Effective Date as set forth herein and terminate on December 18, 2025
5. Extension Discussion. Promptly upon and in any event, no later than thirty (30) days following the conclusion of the 2025 TOURNAMENT, the PARTIES shall meet in person at an agreed upon location or virtually to engage in good faith discussions for an extension of this AGREEMENT and COUNTY’s continued sponsorship of the TOURNAMENT
6. Funding The total funding to be provided by the COUNTY under this AGREEMENT shall not exceed $1,300,000.
7. COUNTY Obligations. The COUNTY agrees to:
(a) Provide payments to the TOUR, as follows: (1) $650,000 (six hundred fifty thousand dollars) on or before February 21, 2025, and (2) $650,000 (six hundred fifty thousand dollars) on or before April 17, 2025, in each instance in immediately available funds upon the TOUR providing the supporting documentation, per Section 8(g) below
(b) Provide the TOUR with a logo for each of the following for sponsorship recognition and use as set forth in EXHIBIT A: (i) the COUNTY, (ii) TDC, (iii) SPORTS and (iv) DISCOVER.
8. TOUR Responsibilities and Deliverables.
(a) TOUR shall include the phrase “IN THE PALM BEACHES” as part of the official name of the TOURNAMENT, as follows: “COGNIZANT CLASSIC IN THE PALM BEACHES.”
(b) TOUR shall host the TOURNAMENT at PGA National Resort in accordance with the responsibilities and deliverables set forth herein and attached as EXHIBIT A
(c) TOUR shall provide all activities and services regarding the planning, organization, production, and operation of the TOURNAMENT and shall be responsible for the full cost of such activities and services and the provision of such responsibilities and deliverables.
(d) TOUR shall be responsible for securing use of PGA National Resort and coordinating the TOURNAMENT.
(e) TOUR shall be responsible for securing and coordinating all media coverage for the TOURNAMENT.
(f) The ownership of the TOURNAMENT shall remain with the TOUR.
(g) No later than thirty (30) days prior to the COUNTY’s 2nd payment, the TOUR shall provide COUNTY with supporting documentation with sufficiently reasonable detail showing the provision of each of the deliverables in EXHIBIT A. Documentation submitted by the TOUR shall be itemized in sufficient detail for pre-payment audit thereof. Such documentation may include invoices, substantiated proof of payment or performance of the goods and services.
9. Event Monitoring and Evaluation. The COUNTY shall monitor and conduct an evaluation of compliance with this AGREEMENT. TOUR shall provide County representatives in possession of tickets to either the Shoreline Suites, Ross Cabana Hospitality Suites, or Grounds Passes as set forth in Sections 6, 9, & 10 in EXHIBIT A, which COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES may include, but is not limited to, the County Mayor, County Commissioners, County Administration, Department Staff, other County staff, TDC staff and board members, SPORTS staff, DISCOVER staff, and board members, and guests (collectively, “COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES”) full access including but not limited to parking, meals and entertainment, without cost to the TOURNAMENT orCOUNTY and to any other key stakeholder events to observe, encourage, and/or monitor the TOUR's program, procedures, and operations under this AGREEMENT or to discuss the TOURNAMENT with the TOUR's personnel. Such participation shall be reasonable relative to any such event’s capacity restrictions, and overall purpose and shall be determined by COUNTY, in consultation with TOUR. To encourage and facilitate COUNTY’s participation, as part of the consideration for this AGREEMENT, TOUR shall provide a reasonable
number of complimentarytickets to the COUNTY andto key stakeholder events asset forthin EXHIBIT A during the term of this AGREEMENT to the COUNTY for further distribution to COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES. The COUNTY hereby authorizes TOUR to provide such access directly to the COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES on the COUNTY’s behalf. In so doing, TOUR shall take all reasonable efforts to communicate to the COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES that the access to the event and to any key stakeholder events is being provided pursuant to this AGREEMENT, and that the COUNTYisthedonorofsaidaccessforanystateorlocalreportingpurposes.Theforegoingauthorization may be revoked by COUNTY at any time for any reason upon notice to TOUR.
10. Force Majeure. In the event of a force majeure event that results in the cancellation of the TOURNAMENT, then no PARTY shall be considered in default by reason of any failure in performance if such failure arises out of causes reasonably beyond the control of any PARTY and without the PARTY’S fault or negligence. Such causes include, but are not limited to:
a. Natural or public health emergencies or pandemics and epidemics, including but not limited to, those caused by bacteria or virus and related actions, regulations, or decrees by federal, state, or local government or by a sport governing body or authority;
b. Acts of God, such as severe acts of nature or weather events including floods, fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, or natural explosions.
c. War, acts of terrorism, explosions, or manmade biological attack;
d. Acts of government authorities such as exportation, condemnation, and changes in laws and regulations (such acts are not compensable under this AGREEMENT); and strikes and labor disputes;
e. COUNTY’S declaration of a state of emergency (healthcare or other).
If theTOURNAMENT for which a pre-payment was madeiscancelled and doesnot occur due to a force majeure event,COUNTY will be reimbursed for those payments, minus verifiable documented direct expenditures TOUR has made towards the TOURNAMENT and any non-cancellable obligations incurred by TOUR under this AGREEMENT (after all mitigation efforts) which expenditures must be dated and occurring prior to the notification of the Force Majeure cancellation. No overhead, profit, or internal expenditures shall be included as verifiable documented expenditures. TOUR shall provide invoicesand to theextentpracticable,paidreceipts in order todocument expenditures made todate ofcancellation. Thereafter, COUNTY and TOUR shall be relieved of all obligations under this AGREEMENT relating to such cancelled TOURNAMENT.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, in the event that TOUR postpones or delays the TOURNAMENT due to a force majeure event, then TOUR shall have the right to elect to stage, produce and distribute the live TOURNAMENT on its rescheduled date and/or time and to provide COUNTY with the applicable sponsorship and advertising benefits hereunder in accordance with all the terms hereof in connection with the rescheduled TOURNAMENT (including, without limitation, any payments described in Section 7(a) and all benefits under EXHIBIT A), in which case all of the COUNTY and TOUR’s rights herein shall survive. For clarity, the foreseeability of an event shall not be a disqualifying factor in a determination of whether such event is considered a force majeure event hereunder.
11. Authority to Execute This AGREEMENT. Any person executing this AGREEMENT hereby warrants and represents that he or she has received all corporate, government, association, or entity authorization necessary to enter this AGREEMENT.
12. Notices. All notices required under this AGREEMENT shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered; sent certified mail, return receipt requested; or e-mail with verbal confirmation to:
As to the County:
Emanuel Perry, ExecutiveDirector
Palm Beach County Tourist DevelopmentCouncil 2195 Southern Boulevard, Suite 500 West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 561-233-3133
with a copy to:
Palm Beach County Attorney’s Office
301 North Olive Avenue, Suite 601 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 561-355-2225
Verdenia C. Baker County Administrator Palm Beach County 301 North Olive Avenue West Palm Beach, Florida33401 561-355-6726
George Linley, Executive Director
Palm Beach County Sports Commission 2195 Southern Blvd., Suite 550 West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Milton Segarra, President & CEO
Discover the Palm Beaches 2195 Southern Blvd, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33406
As to TOUR:
Neera Shetty Chief Legal Officer
PGA TOUR Enterprises, LLC 1 PGA TOUR Boulevard Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
These names and addresses can be modified at any time by written notice to the remaining signatories to this AGREEMENT.
13. Delegation of Duty. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to authorize the delegation of the constitutional or statutory duties of state, county, or cityofficers.
14. Filing. A copy of this AGREEMENT shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County.
15.Indemnification In the absence of the gross negligence or willful misconduct by COUNTY, TOUR shall protect, defend, reimburse, indemnify and hold COUNTY, its agents, employees and elected officers harmless from and against all third-party claims, liability, expense, loss, cost, damages or causes of action of every kind or character, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, whether at trial or appellate
levels or otherwise, arising during and as a result of their performance of the termsof this AGREEMENT or due to the acts or omissions of TOUR.
16. Public Records. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, as provided under Section 119.0701, F.S., if the TOUR: (i) provides a service; and (ii) acts on behalf of the COUNTY as provided under Section 119.011(2) F.S., the TOUR shall comply with the requirements of Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes, as it may be amended from time to time The TOUR is specifically required to:
(a) Keep and maintain public records required by the COUNTY to perform services as provided under this AGREEMENT
(b) Upon request from the COUNTY’S Custodian of Public Records, provide the COUNTY with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119 or as otherwise provided by law. The TOUR further agrees that all fees, charges and expenses shall be determined in accordance with Palm Beach County PPM CW-F-002, Fees Associated with Public Records Requests, as it may be amended or replaced from time to time.
(c) Ensure that public records that are exempt, or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the AGREEMENT Term and following completion of the AGREEMENT, if the TOUR does not transfer the records to the public agency.
(d) Upon completion of the AGREEMENT the TOUR shall transfer, at no cost to the COUNTY, all public records in possession of the TOUR unless notified by COUNTY’s representative/liaison, on behalf of the COUNTY’s Custodian of Public Records, to keep and maintain public records required by the COUNTY to performthe service. If the TOUR transfers all public records to the COUNTY uponcompletionofthe AGREEMENT,theTOUR shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt, or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the TOUR keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the AGREEMENT, the TOUR shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically by the TOUR must be provided to COUNTY, upon request of the COUNTY’s Custodian of Public Records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of COUNTY, at no cost to COUNTY
(e) If the TOUR (i) provides a service; and (ii) acts on behalf of the COUNTY as provided under Section 119.011(2) F.S., failure of the TOUR to comply with the requirements of this article shall be a material breach of this AGREEMENT COUNTY shall have the right to exercise any and all remedies available to it, including but not limited to, the right to terminate for cause. TOUR acknowledges that it has familiarized itself with the requirements of Chapter 119, F.S., and other requirements of state law applicable to public records not specifically set forth herein.
IF THE TOUR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE TOUR’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT RECORDS REQUEST, PALM BEACH COUNTYPUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT, 301 N. OLIVE AVENUE, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401, BY E-MAIL AT RECORDSREQUEST@PBCGOV.ORG OR BY TELEPHONE AT 561-355-6680.
17. Inspector General Palm Beach County has established the office of the Inspector General in Palm Beach County Code, Section 2-421-2-440, as may be amended. The Inspector General’s authority includes but is not limited to the power to review past, present, and proposed COUNTY contracts, transactions, accounts, and records, to require the production of records, and to audit, investigate, monitor, and inspect the activities of TOUR, its officers, agents, employees, and lobbyists in order to ensure compliance with contract requirements and detect corruption and fraud. TOUR’s failure to cooperate with the Inspector General or interfering with or impeding any investigation shall be in violationofPalmBeachCountyCode,Section2-421-2-440,andpunishedpursuanttoSection125.69,FloridaStatutes, in the same manner as a second-degree misdemeanor.
18. Non-Discrimination. The COUNTY is committed to assuring equal opportunity in the award of contracts and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination. Pursuant to Palm Beach County Resolution R20171770, as may be amended, the Parties warrant and represent that throughout the term of the AGREEMENT, including any renewals thereof, if applicable, all of its employees are treated equally during employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetic information. Failure to meet this requirement shall be considered default of the AGREEMENT.
19. Remedies. No remedy herein conferred upon any Party is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise. No single or partial exercise by any Party of any right, power or remedy hereunder shall preclude any other or further exercise thereof.
No provision of this AGREEMENT is intended to, or shall be construed to, create any third-party beneficiary or to provide any rights to any person or entity not a Party to this AGREEMENT, including but not limited to, any citizen or employees of the COUNTY.
20. Governing Law/Venue/Waiver. This AGREEMENT shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any and all legal action necessary to enforce the AGREEMENT will be held in Palm Beach County and the AGREEMENT will be interpreted according to the laws of Florida. BY ENTERING INTOTHISAGREEMENT,ALLPARTIESHEREBYEXPRESSLYWAIVEANYRIGHTSTHEY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CIVIL LITIGATION RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT.
21. Insurance. The TOUR shall maintain at its sole expense, in force and effect at all times during the term of thisAGREEMENT,insurancecoverageand limits (includingendorsements)asdescribedherein.Failure to maintain at least the required insurance shall be considered default of the AGREEMENT The requirements contained herein, as well as COUNTY’s review or acceptance of insurance maintained by TOUR, are not intended to and shall not in anymanner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by TOUR under the AGREEMENT. TOUR agrees to notify the COUNTY at least ten (10) days prior to cancellation, non-renewal or material change to the required insurance coverage. Where the policy allows, coverage shall apply on a primary and non-contributory basis.
(a) Commercial General Liability: TOUR shall maintain Commercial General Liability at a limit of liability not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage each occurrence. Coverage shall not contain any endorsement(s) excluding contractual Liability or Cross Liability.
AdditionalInsuredEndorsement:TheCommercialGeneralLiabilitypolicyshallbeendorsedtoinclude, “Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, a Political Subdivision of the State of Florida, its Officers, Employees, and Agents”, “Palm Beach County Sports Commission, Inc.”, and “Discover the Palm Beaches, Inc.”, as an Additional Insured. A copy of the endorsement shall be provided to COUNTY, SPORTS, and DISCOVER upon request.
(b) Workers’ Compensation Insurance & Employer’s Liability: TOUR shall maintain Workers’ Compensation & Employer’s Liability in accordance with Chapter 440 of the Florida Statutes.
(c) Professional Liability: TOUR shall maintain Professional Liability, or equivalent Errors & Omissions Liability, at a limit of liability not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, and $2,000,000 per aggregate. For policies written on a“claims-made” basis, TOURwarrants theRetroactive Dateequalsor precedes theeffectivedate ofthis AGREEMENT Inthe event the policy is canceled, non-renewed, switched to an Occurrence Form, retroactive date advanced, or any other event triggering the right to purchase a Supplement Extended Reporting Period (SERP) during the term of this AGREEMENT, TOUR shall purchase a SERP with a minimum reporting period not less than three (3) years after the expiration of the AGREEMENT term. The requirement to purchase a SERP shall not relieve the TOUR of the obligation to provide replacement coverage. The Certificate of Insurance providing evidence of the purchase of this coverage shall clearly indicate whether coverage is provided on an “occurrence” or “claims-made”form. Ifcoverage isprovided on a“claims-made”form the Certificate of Insurancemust also clearlyindicate the “retroactive date” of coverage.
(d) Waiver of Subrogation: Except were prohibited by law, TOUR hereby waives any and all rights of Subrogation against the COUNTY, its officers, employees and agents for each required policy except Professional Liability. When required by the insurer or should a policy condition not permit an insured to enter into a pre-loss AGREEMENT to waive subrogation without an endorsement, then TOUR shall notify the insurer and request the policy be endorsed with a Waiver of Transfer of Rightsof Recovery Against Others, or its equivalent. This Waiver of Subrogation requirement shall not apply to any policy t h a t includes a condition to the policy specifically prohibiting such an endorsement or voids coverage should TOUR enter into such an AGREEMENT on a pre-loss basis.
(e) Certificates of Insurance: On execution of this AGREEMENT, renewal, within forty-eight (48) hours of a request by COUNTY, and upon expiration of any of the required coverage throughout the Term of this AGREEMENT, the TOUR shall deliver to the COUNTY or COUNTY’s designated representative a signed Certificate(s) of Insurance evidencing that all types and minimum limits of insurance coverage required by this AGREEMENThavebeenobtainedand are in force and effect. Certificates shall be issued to:
Palm Beach County Board of County Commissionersand may be addressed: c/o Department
Using the address as indicated in the “Notices” article or another address on AGREEMENT of the parties.
(f) Right to Revise or Reject: COUNTY, by and through its Risk Management Department in cooperation with the contracting/monitoring department, reserves the right toreview, modify, reject, or accept anyrequired policies of insurance, including limits, coverage, or endorsements.
22. Severability. Intheevent that any provision ofthis AGREEMENT is held bya court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or is otherwise unenforceable, then such provision shall be deemed null and void and shall be
severable but shall not invalidate any other provision of this AGREEMENT
23. Public Entity Crimes. As provided in F.S. 287.132-133, by entering into this AGREEMENT or performing any work in furtherance hereof, the TOUR certifies that it, its affiliates, and to its knowledge the TOUR’s subcontractors,consultants, and suppliers, who will perform hereunder, have not been placed on the convicted vendor list maintained by the State of Florida Department of Management Services within the 36 months immediately preceding the date hereof. This notice is required by F.S. 287.133(3)(a).
24. ScrutinizedCompanies.
As provided in F.S. 287.135, by entering into this AGREEMENT or performing any work in furtherance hereof, the TOUR certifies that it, its affiliates, and to its knowledge the TOUR’s subcontractors,consultants, and suppliers who will perform hereunder, have not been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that boycott Israel List, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel, pursuant to F.S. 215.4725. Pursuant to F.S. 287.135(3)(b), if TOUR is found to have been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List or is engaged in a boycott of Israel, this AGREEMENT may be terminated at the option of the COUNTY.
When contract value is greater than $1 million: As provided in F.S. 287.135, by entering into this AGREEMENT or performing any work in furtherance hereof, the TOUR certifies that it, its affiliates, and to its knowledge the TOUR’s subcontractors,consultants, and suppliers who will perform hereunder, have not been placed on the Scrutinized Companies With Activities in Sudan List or Scrutinized Companies With Activities in The Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List created pursuant to F.S. 215.473 or is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.
If the COUNTY determines, using credible information available to the public, that a false certification has been submitted by TOUR, this AGREEMENT may be terminated and a civil penalty equal to the greater of $2 million or twice the amount of this AGREEMENT shall be imposed, pursuant to F.S. 287.135. Said certification must also be submitted at the time of AGREEMENT renewal, if applicable.
25. Counterparts. This AGREEMENT, including the exhibits referenced herein, may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute collectively but one and the same AGREEMENT. The COUNTY may execute the AGREEMENT through electronic or manual means. TOUR shall execute by manual means only, unless the COUNTY provides otherwise.
26. E-Verify-EmploymentEligibility. TOURwarrantsandrepresentsthatitisincompliancewithsection448.095 , Florida Statutes, as may be amended, and that it: (1) is registered with the E-Verify System (E-Verify.gov), and uses the E-Verify System to electronically verify the work authorization status of all new employees; and (2) has verified or shall verify, prior to entering into any contract with a subcontractor, that all of TOUR’s subcontractors performing the duties and obligations of this AGREEMENT are registered with the E-Verify System, and use the E-Verify System to electronically verify the work authorization status of all new employees
TOUR shall obtain from each of its subcontractors an affidavit stating that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an Unauthorized Alien, as that term is defined in section 448.095(1)(f), Florida Statutes, as may be amended. TOUR shall maintain a copy of any such affidavit from a subcontractor for, at a minimum, the duration of the subcontract and any extension thereof. This provision shall not supersede any provision of this AGREEMENT which requires a longer retention period.
COUNTY shall terminate this AGREEMENT if it has a good faith belief that TOUR has knowingly violated Section 448.09(1), Florida Statutes, as may be amended. If COUNTY has a good faith belief that TOUR’s subcontractor has knowingly violated section 448.09(1), Florida Statutes, as may be amended, COUNTY shall notify TOUR to terminate its contract with the subcontractor and TOUR shall immediately terminate its contract with the subcontractor. If COUNTY terminates this AGREEMENT pursuant to the
above, TOUR shall be barred from being awarded a future contract by COUNTY for a period of one (1) year from the date on which this AGREEMENT was terminated. In the event of such contract termination, TOUR shall also be liable for any additional costs incurred by COUNTY as a result of the termination.
27. Entirety of AGREEMENT. The Parties agree that this AGREEMENT, together with any attached exhibits, sets forth the entire AGREEMENT between the Parties, and that there are no promises or understandings other than those stated herein. None of the provisions, terms, and conditions in this AGREEMENT may be added to, modified, superseded, or otherwise altered, except by written instrument executed by the Parties hereto.
28. Termination This AGREEMENT may be terminated by the TOUR upon sixty (60) days' prior written notice to the COUNTY in the event of substantial failure by the COUNTY to perform in accordance with the terms of this AGREEMENT through no fault of the TOUR. It may also be terminated, in whole or in part, by the COUNTY, with cause upon five (5) business days’ written notice to the TOUR or without cause upon ten (10) business days’ written notice to the TOUR
Unless the TOUR is in breach of this AGREEMENT, the TOUR shall be paid for services rendered to the COUNTY's satisfaction through the date of termination. After receipt of a termination notice, except as otherwise directed by the COUNTY in writing, the TOUR shall:
A. Stop work on the date and to the extent specified.
B. Terminate and settle all orders and subcontracts relating to the performance of the terminated work.
C. Transfer all work in process, completed work, and other materials related to the terminated work to the COUNTY.
D. Continue and complete all parts of the work that have not been terminated.
29. License to use marks. A copy of the official TOURNAMENT logo (the “TOURNAMENT MARK”) will be provided by the TOUR to the COUNTY for mutually agreed upon uses, as provided herein. COUNTY agrees that all right, title, and interest to the TOURNAMENT MARK are vested in the TOUR. During the Term, TOUR grants to COUNTY, TDC, SPORTS and DISCOVER, the non-exclusive, royalty free, nontransferable, non-sublicensable, non-assignable and indivisible right and license to use the TOURNAMENT MARK in accordance with the AGREEMENT. Nothing herein shall grant COUNTY any right or license to use other names, trademarks, trade names and/or service names of TOUR. COUNTY agrees that all uses of the TOURNAMENT MARK shall be subject to TOUR’s prior approval in each instance, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.
COUNTY grants TOUR a non-exclusive, royalty free, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, non-assignable and indivisible right and license to use the COUNTY name and/or logo, as provided by COUNTY in accordance with the AGREEMENT and solely in connection with identification and promotion of COUNTY’s participation and association with the TOURNAMENT.
30. Disclosure of Foreign Gifts and Contracts with Foreign Countries of Concern. Pursuant to F.S. 286.101, as may be amended, by entering into this AGREEMENT or performing any work in furtherance thereof, the TOUR certifies that it has disclosed any current or prior interest of, any contract with, or any grant or gift received from a foreign country of concern where such interest, contract, or grant or gift has a value of $50,000 or more and such interest existed at any time or such contract or grant or gift was received or in force at any time during the previous five (5) years.
31. Human Trafficking Affidavit. TOUR warrants and represents that it does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in section 787.06, Florida Statutes. TOUR has executed Exhibit C, Nongovernmental Entity Human Trafficking Affidavit, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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WHEREOF, the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida has made and executed this AGREEMENT on behalf of the COUNTY and TOUR has hereunto set its hand the day and year above written.
ATTEST:
JOSEPH ABRUZZO
PALM BEACH COUNTY CLERK AND COMPTROLLER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
By:
By: Deputy Clerk Mayor
LLC
By:
_____________________________________
Chief Legal Officer
APPROVED AS TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By: Emanuel Perry, Director Tourist Development Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
By: Yelizaveta Herman Assistant County Attorney
DELIVERABLES
TOUR shall provide the following:
1. Branding of the TOURNAMENT as “COGNIZANT CLASSIC IN THE PALM BEACHES” (Branding).
2. Branding on front of caddie vests.
3. Branding on mesh fencing, official pin flags, and tee fences.
4. Branding on TOURNAMENT entrance, directional signage, banners, course maps, and at the Ross Cabana.
5. DISCOVER activation area between holes 10, 11, and 17, to include 40-foot x 40-foot DISCOVER Cabana Tent with a video board, custom vinyl graphics and signage production featuring DISCOVER logo, furniture package, and concession and bar.
6. Two (2) Shoreline Suites on 18th green for thirty-five (35) guests in each suite, for each day of the TOURNAMENT, inclusive of food and beverage.
a. One SPORTS branded charging station placed in each of the two (2) Shoreline suites for each day of the TOURNAMENT
7. On-site valet parking for fifty (50) guests for each day of the TOURNAMENT.
8. Fifty (50) off-site parking passes for each day of the TOURNAMENT
9. Fifty (50) grounds passes for each day of the TOURNAMENT.
10. Two (2) Ross Cabana Hospitality suites on the 17th tee for thirty (30) guests total, fifteen (15) in each suite, for each day of the TOURNAMENT inclusive of food and beverage.
11. To the extent that a daily pairing’s guide is produced, one (1) full-page four-color SPORTS ad in daily pairing’s guide for each day of the TOURNAMENT
12. To the extent that a TOURNAMENT program is produced, one (1) full-page four-color SPORTS ad in TOURNAMENT program.
13. SPORTS brand placement on official player walkway bridge sign, with logo and messaging to be provided by COUNTY
14. COUNTY, SPORTS, and DISCOVER website links on TOURNAMENT website.
15. 100 high resolution photos of the TOURNAMENT
16. Four (4) positions for one group for the Monday Pro-Am of the TOURNAMENT
17. Monday Pro-Am to be titled as “Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches.”
18. Three (3) positions for one group for the Wednesday Pro-Am of the TOURNAMENT.
19. Media coverage
a. Golf Channel – Minimum three (3) hours of live broadcast per day on Thursday through Friday of the TOURNAMENT.
b. Golf Channel – Minimum two (2) hours of live lead-in broadcast per day on Saturday and Sunday of the TOURNAMENT.
c. NBC – Minimum three (3) hours of live broadcast television per day on Saturday and Sunday of the TOURNAMENT.
d. ESPN+ – Minimum of four (4) simultaneous live feeds for each day of the TOURNAMENT.
a. PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+ - fifteen (15) second mid-roll media, with 20,000 impressions per feed anticipated.
e. Prior to each broadcast
a. One (1) featured group feed covering two (2) groups
b. One (1) featured hole feed covering two (2) holes
c. Two (2) other feeds such as Marquee Group or Featured Group
f. During each broadcast
a. Two (2) featured group feeds, covering two (2) groups
b. Two (2) featured hole feeds, covering two (2) holes
g. During the TOURNAMENT simulcast, the TOURNAMENT shall ensure the COUNTY is the only destination advertised on the Golf Channel, NBC, and ESPN+, and that no other destination shall be allowed to advertise. The TOURNAMENT shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the COUNTY provided talking points are mentioned during the broadcast on Golf Channel, NBC, and ESPN+.
h. Domestic Television Advertising Package
• TV
a. Golf Channel Ad Units – eight (8) total units
▪ Four (4) units aired in live coverage
▪ Four (4) units aired in replay coverage
▪ All ad units shall be minimum of thirty seconds (:30s) each
b. NBC Ad Units – six (6) total units, minimum of 30 seconds each
▪ All units aired in live coverage
• Domestic National Promotion
▪ TOURNAMENT’s logo and name inclusion in national tune-in promotion on NBC, ESPN+ and Golf Channel
20. Digital and Social Media
a. The TOURNAMENT shall post on TOURNAMENT’s Facebook, Instagram, and X pages, for three (3) SPORTS and three (3) DISCOVER posts on each social media page.
b. Two (2) SPORTS and two (2) DISCOVER e-blasts to TOURNAMENT patron database.
21. TOURNAMENT name and logo shall be used during the Agreement Term on PGATOUR.com, TOURNAMENT website, and all social media platforms of the TOUR
22. 20% share of voice of ad inventory within TOURNAMENT hub pages (non-scoring) on PGATOUR.com
NONGOVERNMENTAL ENTITY HUMAN TRAFFICKING AFFIDAVIT
Section 787.06(13), Florida Statutes
THIS AFFIDAVIT MUST BE SIGNED AND NOTARIZED
I, the undersigned, am an officer or representative of (TOUR) and attest that TOUR does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in section 787.06, Florida Statutes.
Under penalty of perjury, I hereby declare and affirm that the above stated facts are true and correct.
(signature of officer or representative) (printed name and title of officer or representative)
State of Florida, County of Palm Beach
Sworn to and subscribed before me by means of ☐ physical presence or ☐ online notarization this, day of , by
Personally known ☐ OR produced identification ☐.
Type of identification produced
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires: State of Florida at large (Notary Seal)
6,000 athletes/spectators will travel & require hotels
Estimated Economic Impact: $ 3,319,617 (based on Destinations International spending per night)
Event History:
Spartan hosts more than 200 events each year, in nearly 40 countries for more than 1 million racers Spartan produced a Sprint Race in Miami in 2017 & 2018 and relocated to The Palm Beaches in 2019 The below reflects tourism data generated by this event:
2024 - 4,887 room nights
2023 – 4,179 room nights
2022 – 4,171 room nights
2021 – 2,642 room nights (reduced capacity due to Covid-19)
2020 – Canceled due to Covid-19
2019 – 3,348 room nights
2018* – 3,697 room nights; 5,689 out of town participants
2017* – 3,293 room nights; 5,067 out of town participants *events held at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah, FL
Spartan Palm Beach Sprint Weekend:
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with Spartan Race, Inc. to host the Palm Beaches Spartan Sprint Weekend, on March 29 - 30, 2025, at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park in Boca Raton. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission submitted a successful bid to relocate this Spartan Sprint Race to The Palm Beaches in 2019 and beyond. The event title was rebranded for The Palm Beaches The South Florida Spartan Sprint had previously been held in Miami since 2017.
This event will feature Spartan’s signature “Sprint” style race, which encompasses a distance of 3+ miles and approximately 25 obstacles. Obstacles will include fire jumps, tall walls, monkey bars, rope climbs, and more. Due to the flat nature of the course, there will be many back-to-back obstacles to account for the lack of elevation changes for the racers.
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 (1417, 18-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, or 50+), or they can simply enter the open division for more recreational/novice racers.
As with all Spartan events around the world, the Spartan Palm Beach Sprint Weekend will feature a youth race, for those ages 4-13 years old, where they are put to the test against age-appropriate obstacles and race distances. While some parents will compete while their kids are racing, many attend as spectators and cheer on the youth.
Projected Event Schedule:
Saturday, March 29:
7:30am – Elite Men
7:45am – Elite Women
8:00am – 8:30am – Age Group Start Times
8:45am – 12:00pm – Morning Start Times
9:00am – Spartan Kids Race
Last Heat – TBD
Sunday, March 30:
7:30am – Elite Men
7:45am – Elite Women
8:00am – 8:30am – Age Group Start Times
8:45am – 12:00pm – Morning Start Times
9:00am – Spartan Kids Race
Last Heat – TBD
Waves of 250 racers will be released every 15 minutes
About Spartan Race:
Spartan Race, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Massachusetts, is the world’s largest obstacle race and endurance brand. The Spartan lifestyle encompasses race events, training and nutrition programs, and a global community of millions that band together to overcome obstacles on and off the course. More than 5 million people have crossed the finish line together at Spartan races across the globe. Spartan events focus on sport and athleticism, pushing the bodies and minds of competitors to the limit
across miles of unforgiving terrain while they conquer signature obstacles such as the Spear Throw, Bucket Brigade, and Barbed Wire Crawl.
In addition to the “Sprint” race, Spartan offers two additional types of races. The “Super” race features 8+ miles and 25+ obstacles, while the “Beast” features 12+ miles and 30+ obstacles. While the “Super” and the “Beast” attract a higher caliber and more competitive athlete, there is significantly less tourism impact, due to the limited number of novice/recreational racers. However, with the Spartan “Trifecta” (special award to those racers completing all three races in one season), the “Sprint” race still attracts a large number of high caliber and very competitive racers.
PBCSC Responsibilities:
• Assist with venue selection and coordination
• Assist with housing solutions
• Assist with operational and logistical needs, permitting, volunteers, etc.
• Assist with marketing & public relation efforts
• Provide a grant/event servicing to offset facility rental and operational expense
CATEGORY G GRANT
EVENT DESCRIPTION
GRANTEE
CONTACT
GRANT FUNDS REQUESTED
GRANT FUNDS RECOMMENDED
APPLICABLE CATEGORIES
MARKETING PLAN
EVENT OWNER ESTIMATES
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
PRIOR EVENT HISTORY
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FUNDS
REQUEST SUMMARY
Delray Beach International Tennis Federation (ITF) Championships
This tournament is a Level 4 ITF event for boys and girls in the 18 and under divisions. This event will be held from April 19-26, 2025 at the Delray Beach Tennis Center and the Delray Swim & Tennis Club. The main singles draw consists of 64 boys and 64 girls, while separate qualifying draw hosts another 64 boys and 64 girls. These 256 players will also compete in a doubles draw of 64 teams per gender. Of the 256 participants, approximately 25% come from outside the United States.
Player’s International Management, Inc.
Ivan Baron (561) 330-6000
$10,000
$8,000 (FY 24)
Sanction Fees, Site Fees, Officials, Awards (non-monetary), Equipment, Rentals, Insurance, Security, Labor, Marketing (out of County), Event Production Materials
Miscellaneous marketing avenues beginning 3 months prior to the start of the event; players registered with ITF
Estimated Economic Impact - $351,778.50
PBCSC Room Night Projection – 700
Display the Palm Beach County Sports Commission 3’ x 8’ banner on stadium court
Palm Beach County Sports Commission listing on the Host Sponsor Board prominently displayed on-site
Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council and Sports Commission logo placed on the player’s information packets Logo and link to immediately appear on website Opportunity to provide promotional materials at Tournament
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) Masters World Championships is one of the largest international amateur tennis tournaments taking place on an annual basis. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission successfully bid to host the ITF Seniors World Championship, which consists of an individual and team championship division for men and women (ages 60+, 65+, and 70+). This marquee international tennis event is held in four different destination each year, divided by age groups. The event will feature approximately 600 athletes from more than 30 different countries. The Team Championships will commence play on May 11 and conclude on May 16. The Individual Championships will begin on May 17 and conclude on May 24.
In order to accommodate one of the world’s largest tennis tournaments, 3 different tennis facilities will be used to, needing 80-100 courts. Approximately 850 tennis matches will take place during the team competition and 1,000 matches will take place during the individual competition. The ITF Seniors World Championships is anticipated to be one of the largest tourism generating sporting events of 2022 for Palm Beach County.
Projected Event Schedule:
May 7-9: Teams arrive at airports (Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, & Miami)
May 10: Opening Ceremonies and official team welcome party
May 10-14: Match play begins in Palm Beach Gardens
May 15: Official Teams Dinner at club or restaurant location to be determined
May 16: Semi-finals and finals begin for all team events at 8 different tennis facilities
May 17: Opening Ceremonies for Individual Championships
May 18-21: All individual matches begin at 5 different tennis facilities, 56 courts, (1,000 athletes)
May 22: Official Player Dinner at club or restaurant location to be determined
May 23-24: Semi-finals and finals begin for all singles, doubles, and mixed events
Event History:
The ITF Masters World Championships will be celebrating its 45th Anniversary in 2022 and was previously hosted in Palm Beach County in May 2014, with more than 5,000 room nights tracked. Due to the growth of the ITF Masters World Championships, the ITF divided the Championships by age division, creating three separate events. The event was again held in The Palm Beaches in 2022 (six age divisions) and more than 5,550 room nights were tracked.
About the International Tennis Federation:
The ITF administers and regulates the game through 200 affiliated National Associations, together with six Regional Associations. The ITF is responsible for the Rules of Tennis, including the technical specifications for courts and equipment. The ITF is involved at the highest levels of the game, including the 'the greatest show on earth', the Olympic Games, to which tennis was reintroduced as a full medal sport in 1988. In addition, the ITF works closely with the four Grand Slams – Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open – through its presence on the Grand Slam Committee and supports each event with administrative, officiating and media services. The four Grand Slams are all official championships of the ITF, while the Japan Open, Italian Open Championships and International Championships of Spain are also recognized championships of the ITF.
The ITF controls the major international team events for all age groups and for Wheelchair Tennis, including the world’s two largest annual international team competitions in sport, Davis Cup by BNP Paribas for men and Fed Cup by BNP Paribas for women.
PBCSC Responsibilities:
• Assist with coordination of various tennis venues
• Assist with housing solutions
• Assist with operational and logistical needs, volunteers, venue coordination, and hotels
• Assist with marketing & public relation efforts
Benefits:
• The ITF Masters World Championships is one of the largest amateur tennis events in the world
• The ITF Masters World Championships will generate over 2,500 hotel room nights in May, which is a time that hotels and business need a boost
• The senior sports market is an ideal target for Palm Beach County
• The event will bring significant international exposure to Palm Beach County
• Hosting this event solidifies Palm Beach County as an elite destination for tennis.
Event Fact Sheet
Event Name: Southeast Championship
Event Owner: Prospect Wire 2, LLC
Grantee: Prospect Wire 2, LLC
Funding Recommendation: $20,000 (Category G Grant)
Dates: May 31 - June 4, 2025
Sport: Baseball
Level of Competition: Amateur
Age Range:
High School (13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U & 18U)
Proposed Venues: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium & Santaluces Athletic Complex
Estimated Participation & Projecting 180 total teams (160 traveling & 20 from South Florida)
Room Nights: 160 traveling teams * 15 players per team = 2,400 total youth athletes
160 traveling teams * 15 spectators per team = 2,400 total adult spectators
4,800 total traveling participants / 5 people per room = 960 rooms
960 rooms * 3 nights = 2880 room nights
Category G contracted room nights: 2,000
Estimated Economic Impact: $ 1,623,755 (based on Destinations International spending per night)
Event Description:
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with Prospect Wire Baseball to host the Southeast Championship at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium and Santaluces Athletic Complex on May 31 - June 4, 2025 The Florida Fall Classic will feature approximately 180 teams consisting of 2700 athletes competing in a variety of age groups (13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U & 18U). An estimated 160 teams and 2400 athletes will be traveling from outside of the South Florida region. Teams are guaranteed to play a minimum of three (3) games.
Prospect Wire Baseball is a high caliber amateur baseball organization that owns a variety of robust baseball events taking place throughout the nation This organization hosts over 100 events annually.
Event History:
This will be the 18th year of the Southeast Classic and the third time it will be held in Palm Beach County. In 2024, the tournament generated 2,316 room nights
Marketing & Media
Prospect Wire has a robust social media following and email database. Prospect wire has over 40,000 followers on Instagram and over 11,000 followers on Facebook.
About Prospect Wire Baseball:
Starting in Florida, Prospect Wire began organizing individual showcases and team tournaments for one of the most talent-rich states in the U.S. Today, Prospect Wire has expanded their events into other parts of the United States with the goal of bringing a unique experience to players, coaches, and families nationwide. Prospect Wire runs a variety of events such as individual showcases, team tournaments, combines, parent seminars, ID Camps, and more. By running these events, Prospect Wire gets the first look at a lot of prospects and has established a database of accurate, reliable reports on high school players. The database is fed through Prospectwire.com and is viewable via the internet. Prospect Wire also works with colleges, and Major League Baseball Scouts to share information on prospects, help connect players to colleges, and to follow players as they progress through the different levels of baseball.
PBCSC Responsibilities:
• Operational and logistical support
• Communication with Ball Park of the Palm Beaches and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
• Procurement of more baseball diamonds might be required (high school venues, colleges, and municipal parks and recreation facilities will be approached)
• Financial support to offset costs help offset event-related expenses
Primary Benefits:
• Substantial room night generation for the June timeframe
• This event will utilize Ballpark of the Palm Beaches and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
• This event enhances Palm Beach County’s resume as a premier destination for baseball
EVENT DESCRIPTION
GRANTEE
South Florida Collegiate Baseball League
The South Florida Collegiate Baseball League provides collegiate players an opportunity to showcase themselves in hopes of reaching the professional ranks. The South Florida Collegiate League is a sports entity consisting of (14) teams that play a 38game regular season schedule. This event is a wood bat summer collegiate baseball league that will span 2 months in 2025. Opening day will be May 31st at the Santaluces Complex in Lantana where all fourteen (14) teams will be competing. The South Florida Collegiate Baseball League features an All-Star Game, which is scheduled for Saturday, July 13th. The League’s playoffs and championships series are scheduled for July 22 -25, which will determine the 2025 season champions.
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). The fourteen (14) teams that make up the South Florida Collegiate Baseball League will have future stars on the diamond demonstrating their skills before MLB Scouts. A total of ten (10) 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 collegiate programs across the United States, which requires them to stay in Palm Beach County hotels, which also hosts the parents and friends of the players.
A variety of baseball diamonds across Palm Beach County will be utilized to accommodate the South Florida Collegiate Baseball League. Little Fenway Park in Delray Beach, Spanish River and Olympic Heights High Schools in Boca Raton, Keiser University in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic College in West Palm Beach, Burt Aaronson Park in Boca Raton, Harry Gibbons Field in Boynton Beach, West Boca High School in Boca Raton, Palm Beach Garden High School in Palm Beach Gardens and the Santaluces Athletic Complex in Lantana are sourced to host the teams representing Palm Beach County
South Florida Collegiate Baseball League
CONTACT Bill Hancsak / 561-722-5754
BID/GRANT Grant
GRANT FUNDS REQUESTED
GRANT FUNDS RECOMMENDED
APPLICABLE CATEGORIES
$30,000
$25,000 (FY 25)
Sanction Fees, Site Fees, Officials, Awards (non-monetary), Equipment, Rentals, Insurance, Security, Labor, Marketing (out of County), Event Production Materials
MARKETING PLAN
EVENT OWNER ESTIMATES
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
OTHER TDC FUNDS REQUESTED
PRIOR EVENT HISTORY
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FUNDS
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 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.
Estimated Economic Impact – $1,241,240
Estimated Room Nights – 2,500
Recognition on all collateral materials that promote sponsors Opportunity to display at least six (2) 3’x8’ banners
Logo and link on website
No
’24 – 3,254 Room Nights
’23 – 2,830 Room Nights
’22 – 2,300 Room Nights
’21 2,952 Room Nights
’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
’24 - $25,000
’23 - $17,500
’22 - $15,000
’21 - $12,500
’20 - $17,500
’19 - $15,000
’18 - $15,000
’17 - $7,500
’16 - $7,500
Event Name:
Event Fact Sheet
Prospect Select National Showcase – Palm Beach Classic & Prospect Select World Series
Event Owner: Prospect Select Baseball, Inc.
Grantee: Prospect Select Baseball, Inc.
Bid Recommendation: $55,000 (Category G Grant)
FSF Funding: Up to $15,000 payable to event
Dates:
Prospect Select Palm Beach Classic – June 6-11, 2025
Prospect Select World Series – June 12-15, June 21-25, & July 6-10, 2025
Sport: Baseball
Level of Competition: Amateur
Age Range: High School (13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, & 17U/18U)
Proposed Venues:
Ballpark of The Palm Beaches (up to 13 total diamonds) Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (up to 13 total diamonds) Santaluces Athletic Complex (up to 4 total diamonds)
Estimated Participation & Projecting 430 total teams (250 traveling & 180 drive market/S Fla)
Room Nights:
250 traveling teams * 17 players per team = 4,250 total youth athletes
250 traveling teams * 2 coaches per team = 500 total coaches
250 traveling teams * 17 spectators per team = 4,250 total adult spectators
9,000 total traveling participants / 4 people per room = 2,250 rooms
2,250 rooms * 4 nights = 9,000 room nights
*Category G Grant Contract Room Night Projection – 7,200
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, and Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation to host Prospect Select Baseball National Showcase, which is named the Palm Beach Classic. The Prospect Select National Showcase, which was once called the Vero Beach Classic, relocated from the Treasure Coast to The Palm Beaches in 2017, which was the inaugural year for The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches. The Prospect Select Baseball National Showcase (Palm Beach Classic) is one of the largest summer baseball tournaments that takes place in the United States. The Prospect Select National Showcase – Palm Beach Classic is scheduled for June 6-11, 2025
The Prospect Select Classics are the most iconic of Prospect Select Tournaments. These events have established themselves as must-attend events for travel teams in the nation. Invitations are required to participate in the Classic. The 6-day event features age groups that range from 14U to 18U and guarantees 4 games. This is s a wood bat only tournament.
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission will also host the Prospect Baseball World Series at The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium during the month of June. The Prospect Select World Series will take place during the following dates: June 12-15, June 21-25, & July 6-10, 2025. The 4-day event features age groups that range from 13U to 18U.
The Prospect Select World Series division will be limited in the number of participating teams and invitations will be required to participate. The Prospect Select World Series will bring the top National and Regional teams from across the country to compete for a true Champion. Only the most elite teams will compete in the Prospect Select World Series events. The 4-day event features age groups that range from 13U to 18U and guarantees 18U and guarantees 4 games. This is s a wood bat only tournament.
Both events will attract approximately 450 teams consisting of 7,310 players, 500 coaches, and 15,620 total attendees. Approximately 250 teams will from across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas. At a minimum, a total of 4,250 players, 500 coaches, and 9,000 total attendees will be traveling and staying in hotel rooms. Both events will generate an estimated demand of 9,000 hotel room nights.
Prospect Select Baseball will also bring its prestigious TOPPS Showcase to Palm Beach County. The TOPPS Showcase will take place in conjunction with the Palm Beach Classic and features 80 of the most talented high school baseball players in the country. These players will compete in a variety of skills competitions before playing in the TOPPS All-Star Game.
Event History:
The Prospect Select Baseball National Showcase was created in 2008 and took place on the Treasure Coast over a 9-year span. This event, which was called the “Vero Beach Classic”, quickly developed into one of the largest high school baseball tournaments in the nation. The event achieved a remarkable 33% average annual growth rate based upon the number of participating teams.
In 2017, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission partnered with The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, and Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation to bring the Prospect Select Baseball National Showcase to Palm Beach County. The event was rebranded as the “Palm Beach Classic”. During its inaugural in The Palm Beaches, the Prospect Select Baseball National Showcase (Palm Beach Classic), featured over 250 teams and created 5,490 trackable room nights at Palm Beach County hotels. In 2018, the event tracked 4,963 room nights and another 4,066 in 2019. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 event scheduled in Palm Beach County was relocated to Viera, FL. In 2021, this event was able to accumulate 4,952 room nights, despite the Covid-19 cloud. In 2022, the event generated 4,604 room nights. In 2023, Prospect Select added its World Series, in addition to the Palm Beach Classic in June and the combined events tracked 6,749 room nights. In 2024, Prospect Select Palm Beach Classic and World Series events tracked 5,290 room nights.
Marketing & Media:
Prospect Select Baseball draws over 600 teams from New England to Florida, and Colorado to Texas. Prospect Select Baseball also recruits international teams from Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas.
Prospect Select has one of the most robust social media campaigns compared to other amateur baseball organizations. Prospect Select garners 750,000 to 1,000,000 Twitter Impressions on event weekends. Prospect Select also generates peak website hits of 100,000+ per month with a low range of 8,000 to 12,000 hits per month
About Prospect Select Baseball:
Prospect Select Baseball, Inc. is a high caliber amateur baseball organization founded in 2008. Prospect Select operates multiple Tournament and Showcase events in eight states along the eastern corridor of the United States, from New England to South Florida. Prospect Select draws over 600 teams from New England to South Florida, and Colorado to Texas. Their international teams hail from Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas.
The mission of Prospect Select is to put high school age baseball players in the best possible position to be successful in their future collegiate and/or professional careers. This is accomplished through superior quality scheduled Showcase and Tournament events that allow players, coaches, and scouts to mutually achieve their objectives. Prospect Select Baseball provides the most technologically advanced platforms to serve as a single source point for information, videos, and rankings for recruiting purposes.
PBCSC Responsibilities:
• Operational and logistical support
• Volunteer recruitment
• Coordination between the Ball Park of the Palm Beaches, Roger Dean Stadium, and Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation.
• Procurement of more baseball diamonds might be required (high school venues, colleges, and municipal parks and recreation facilities will be approached)
• Financial support to offset costs help offset event-related expenses
Primary Benefits:
• Substantial room night generation for the summer timeframe (June)
• This event will utilize the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, and the Santaluces Athletic Complex
• This event enhances Palm Beach County’s resume as a premier destination for baseball
• Palm Beach County would be home to the second largest high school baseball tournament in the nation (based on team and athlete participation)
Event Fact Sheet
Event Name: Palm Beach Open
Event Owner: Prospect Select Baseball, Inc.
Grantee: Prospect Select Baseball, Inc.
Funding Recommendation: $18,000
FSF Funding: Up to 5,000 payable to event
Dates: July 11-14, 2025
Sport: Baseball
Level of Competition: Amateur
Age Range: High School (13U, 14U, 15U/16U, 17U & 18U)
Proposed Venues: CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
Estimated Participation & Projecting 130 total teams (70 traveling & 60 from South Florida) Room Nights: 70 traveling teams * 15 players per team = 1,050 total youth athletes
70 traveling teams * 15 spectators per team = 1,050 total spectators
2,100 total traveling participants / 5 people per room = 420 rooms
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with Prospect Select Baseball to host the Palm Beach Open (formerly The Wave Invitational) at The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on July 11-14, 2025. The Palm Beach Open will feature approximately 130 teams consisting of 1,950 athletes competing in a variety of age groups (13U, 14U, 16U, & 18U). An estimated 70 teams and 1,050 athletes will be traveling from outside of the South Florida region. This is a wood composite bat tournament. Teams are guaranteed to play a minimum of four (4) games. The tournament begins with a pool play format. After the first 3 games, teams are ranked and participate in a single elimination playoff.
Prospect Select Baseball is a high caliber amateur baseball organization that owns a variety of robust baseball events taking place throughout the nation. In addition to The Wave Invitational, Prospect Select Baseball hosts its National Showcase (Palm Beach Classic) in Palm Beach County during the summer timeframe.
Event Schedule:
Event History:
Prospect Select Baseball has hosted this event in Palm Beach County since 2016. In 2023, the event held over 130 teams and generated 2,757 hotel room nights. In 2024, the event held over 30 teams and generated 900 hotel room nights.
Marketing & Media
Prospect Select has one of the most robust social media campaigns compared to other amateur baseball organizations. Prospect Select garners 750,000 to 1,000,000 Twitter Impressions on event weekends. Prospect Select also generates peak website hits of 100,000+ per month with a low range of 8,000 to 12,000 hits per month.
About Prospect Select Baseball:
Prospect Select Baseball, Inc. is a high caliber amateur baseball organization founded in 2008. Prospect Select operates multiple Tournament and Showcase events in eight states along the eastern corridor of
the United States, from New England to South Florida. Prospect Select draws over 600 teams from New England to Florida, and Colorado to Texas. Their international teams hail from Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas.
The mission of Prospect Select is to put high school age baseball players in the best possible position to be successful in their future collegiate and/or professional careers. This is accomplished through superior quality scheduled Showcase and Tournament events that allow players, coaches, and scouts to mutually achieve their objectives. Prospect Select Baseball provides the most technologically advanced platforms to serve as a single source point for information, videos, and rankings for recruiting purposes.
Prospect Select Baseball – Multiple events in The Palm Beaches:
In addition to The Palm Beach Open in July, Prospect Select Baseball’s National Showcase, the Palm Beach Classic, and Prospect Select World Series takes place in June. Last year, these tournaments generated 6,190 room nights for Palm Beach County hotels.
PBCSC Responsibilities:
• Operational and logistical support
• Volunteer recruitment
• Communication with Ball Park of the Palm Beaches and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
• Procurement of more baseball diamonds might be required (high school venues, colleges, and municipal parks and recreation facilities will be approached)
• Financial support to offset costs help offset event-related expenses
Primary Benefits:
• Substantial room night generation for the summer timeframe (July)
• This event will utilize Ballpark of the Palm Beaches and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
• This event enhances Palm Beach County’s resume as a premier destination for baseball
• This tournament is gaining popularity as one of the top tournaments within Prospect Select’s portfollio of events and is projected to experience significant growth in team participation in the coming years.
Date: November 26, 2024
To: Grant Committee
Memorandum
From: Event/Operations
Subject: Prospect Select Summer Events
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is bidding on a series of Prospect Select summer tournaments, which would take place during the months of June and July in 2025 Palm Beach County’s spring training facilities (The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches & Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium) would be the sites for these summer sports tourism products along with Santaluces Athletic Complex
The Prospect Select Summer events will bring 560 teams, consisting of 11,100 visiting attendees (players, coaches, and spectators). This series of Perfect Game events is projected to generate 8,880 hotel room nights and $8.9 million of economic impact. The following lists the events that would be combined into grant contracts with the recommended grant award:
1.) Prospect Select National Showcase - Palm Beach Classic & Prospect Select Palm Beach World Series
a. June 6-11, 2025 & June 12-15, June 21-25, & July 6-10, 2025
b. 7,200 hotel room nights
c. $55,000 grant from Category G
d. $15,000 grant from Florida Sports Foundation
2.) Prospect Select Palm Beach Open
a. July 11-14, 2025
b. 1,680 room nights
c. $18,000 grant from Category G
d. $5,000 from Florida Sports Foundation
Total
Total
Event Fact Sheet
Event Name: AFIA Worlds Master’s Soccer
Event Owner: THE INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Grantee: THE INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Bid Approval: $40,000
Discover The Palm Beaches
Agency Collaboration: $4.00 per Actualized Room Night / $10,000 @ 2,500 Room Nights
Event Dates: June 20th – 27th, 2025
Sport: Soccer
Level of Competition: Amateur
Age Range: Adults
Venue: Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL
Estimated Participation:
Estimated number of participants: from 500 to 750
Estimated number of bed nights: from 2,500 to 3,000
Estimated number of tours: from 1,000 to 2,000.
Estimate of extra personal expenses per participant: 3,500.00 USD p/person.
Origin of invited delegations: Brazil (80%), Germany (10%), USA (5%) and Portugal (5%).
AFIA Cup period: 5 days (Classification) and 1 day (Finals). Categories: - Silver (45+), Gold (50+), Platinum (55+), Diamond (60+) and Sapphire (65+).
Estimated number of teams: 30 teams. Estimated number of games: 45 games
Estimated Room Nights: 2500 Room Nights
Media Coverage: International Media, Local Media, Live Streaming
Estimated Economic Impact: $ $1,261,247 (based on Destinations International spending per night)
Event History: Tourism plays a pivotal role in bringing global events to the United States, fostering economic growth, cultural exchange, and community engagement. The International
Amateur Soccer Association (IASA) the largest master soccer organization globally. With over three decades of experience and an impressive portfolio of 96 events across 10 countries spanning the Americas and Europe, IASA exemplifies the power of international tourism to enhance the appeal and success of major events.
AFIA Soccer in Palm Beach County
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with International Amateur Soccer Association and AFIA, to host AFIA Masters Soccer, on June 20th – 27th, 2025, at Bobby Campbell Stadium on the Campus of Lynn University, in Boca Raton, FL. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission submitted a successful bid to relocate this event from BAHIA Brazil to The Palm Beaches in 2025 and beyond.
AFIA Travel, the official travel and entertainment partner of IASA, further underscores this synergy. By managing comprehensive tourism operations, AFIA Travel integrates world-class activities into event schedules, including concerts, parties, Olympic experiences, and customized local tours. This seamless blend of sports and entertainment amplifies the overall event experience while boosting the host destination’s tourism industry. By hosting international events like those in the IASA portfolio, America not only attracts diverse visitors but also showcases its cultural and geographic richness, leaving a lasting impression on global audiences
AFIA, the tournament’s structure ensures enhanced equity and competitiveness by categorizing participants into six distinct age-based divisions. This approach fosters balanced matchups and values the experience and skill of participants:
• Bronze (40+): Includes 6 exceptions for players aged 35 and above, with up to 2 goalkeepers aged 30 or more.
• Silver (45+): Allows 6 exceptions for players aged 40 and above, with up to 2 goalkeepers aged 35 or more.
• Gold (50+): Features 6 exceptions for players aged 47 and above, with up to 2 goalkeepers aged 40 or more.
• Platinum (55+): Permits 6 exceptions for players aged 50 and above, with up to 2 goalkeepers aged 45 or more.
• Diamond (60+): Includes 6 exceptions for players aged 57 and above, with up to 2 goalkeepers aged 50 or more.
• Sapphire (65+): Allows for up to 2 goalkeepers aged 58 and above.
PBCSC Responsibilities:
• Assist with venue selection and coordination
• Assist with housing solutions
• Assist with operational and logistical needs, permitting, volunteers, etc.
• Assist with marketing & public relation efforts
• Provide a grant/event servicing to offset facility rental and operational expense
EVENT DESCRIPTION
CATEGORY G GRANT APPLICATION
REQUEST SUMMARY
The Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour Summer National Championship
The Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour Summer National Championship is conducted at the end of the Spring Season (March-May). The top 8 points leader from each age division are invited to the National Championship. The Junior Athletes are divided into 4 Co-Ed age divisions; 6-8 years old, 9-11 years old, 12-14 years old and 15-18 years old. The Junior Athletes are represented from 18 different states, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, California, Tennessee, and Texas just to name a few. League play includes 400 plus events throughout the different regions, each region hosts six 9 Hole Individual Stroke Play League Matches.
The Summer National Championships are being held at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens from June 25-30, 2025 Championship round are divided into two age groups 6-8 Age Group and 9-18 Age Groups. Each age group has 2 days of Championship golf; 6-8 Age Group will play 9 holes each day for an 18 Hole National Championship, 9-11, 12-14, 15-18 Age Groups will play 18 holes each day for a 36 Hole National Championship. 500 youth golfers from across the country are expected to compete in the Summer National Championship.
GRANTEE
The National Junior Tour, LLC CONTACT Ray Taranto / (240) 832-3237
BID/GRANT Grant
GRANT FUNDS REQUESTED
$40,000-$50,000 GRANT FUNDS RECOMMENDED
APPLICABLE CATEGORIES
$25,000 (FY 25)
Sanction Fees, Site Fees, Officials, Awards (non-monetary), Equipment, Rentals, Insurance, Security, Labor, Marketing (out of County), Event Production Materials
MEDIA COVERAGE PLANNED National
MARKETING PLAN
EVENT OWNER ESTIMATES
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
The event is marketed to those who qualify through their local leagues directly, via corporate social media. This is an invitational event for those who have qualified through seasonal (Spring 2022) junior tour league play.
Estimated Economic Impact – $1,305,257.40
Estimated Room Nights – 2,000
Live links on registration pages
PBCSC materials distributed in Under Armour player gift bags Four (4) tickets to welcome reception One (1) entry to the adult-junior golf tournament
PRIOR EVENT HISTORY
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FUNDS
Sponsor logos on website, television coverage, press conferences, leaderboards, golf genius communications and social media post
’24 - 1,796 Room Nights
’23 – 1,857 Room Nights
’22– 1,825 Room Nights
’24 - $25,000 (Category G Grant)
’23 - $25,000 (Category G Grant)
’22 - $25,000 (Category G Grant)
Event Fact Sheet
Event Name: 2025 Nautique WWA Wakeboarding & Wake Park World Championships
Event Owner: WWA (World Wake Association)
Grantee: WWA/World Wake Productions, Inc.
Bid Recommendation: $90,000 (Category G Grant)
FSF Funding:
$25,000 (Restricted Funds)
Total Funding Recommendation $115,000
Dates: September 6th -14th, 2025
Sport: Wakeboarding
Level of Competition: Amateur & Professional (featuring divisions for men and women)
The following waking boarding competitions are featured: (1. Boat Wakeboard, 2. Boat Wakeskate, 3. Foil, 4. Strapped Foil, 5. Wake Park Features, 6. Wake Park Traditional, 7. Wake Park Wakeskate)
Age Range: Youth to Adult age groups (9 & Under to Over 50+)
Proposed Venue: Burt Aaronson South County Regional – Sunset Lake & Shark Park 561 Wake Park at Okeeheelee Park
Room Nights: 600 Athletes + 2,200 Spectators x 9 nights / (3.15 Per Room)
8,000 Room Nights Category G Contracted Amount
Estimated Economic Impact: $6 million of direct visitor spending
Event Description: The Nautique WWA Wakeboarding & Wake Park World Championships brings together both professional and amateur wakeboarder athletes and wake skater athletes from across the globe to compete for world titles in more than 40 divisions of competition all while representing their nation at the most elite state. Cable wakeboarding, also known as Wake Park, and boat wakeboarding, are both featured in the World Championships. The Nautique WWA Wakeboarding & Wake Park World Championships comprises of the sports most decorated athletes.
The World Wake Association (WWA) is a rider-founded organization committed to advancing and expanding competitive wake sports on a global scale. As the foremost authority for riders, events, and competition standards, it serves as the definitive sanctioning and governing body for the sport. For more than 30 years, the WWA has been the leading provider of amateur and professional wakeboarding events, as well as sanctioning and rule-setting, all guided by its core principle: “created by riders, for riders.”
The 2025 Nautique WWA Wakeboarding & Wake Park World Championships will mark a historic first for Palm Beach County, as neither championship has ever been hosted in this location before. Welcoming over 600 elite athletes from around the globe, the event will showcase the pinnacle of the sport, bringing together professional and amateur competitors to compete in seven disciplines: Boat Wakeboard, Boat Wakeskate, Foil, Strapped Foil, Wake Park Features, Wake Park Traditional, and Wake Park Wakeskate.
The Nautique WWA Wakeboarding & Wake Park World Championships will take place at Shark Park 561 Wake Park, which is located inside of Okeeheelee Park, and Sunset Lake within Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, attracting an audience of nearly 3,000, including officials, sponsors, support teams, and water sports enthusiasts Recognized as one of the largest events of its kind, this prestigious competition is poised to elevate Palm Beach County’s prominence in water sports and highlight its worldclass facilities, leaving a lasting legacy in the community.
Venue Specs: Shark Wake Park features five freshwater lakes custom designed for competition water skiing, making this world-class facility a haven for professional and amateur skiers alike. It also offers the largest floating obstacle course on the East Coast, two full-size cable wake parks, a Shark Shack and a pro shop. The high-tech cable system makes it easy for beginners to learn how to wakeboard and allows advanced riders and pros to go as big as they want thanks to the facility’s two full-size 5-tower cable systems–one beginner and one advanced cable. Ramps and rails are available to try out new tricks and old favorites, allowing for competitive wakeboarding, knee boarding, water skiing, wake skiing, wake skating and foil boarding, all without the need for a boat. Covering an acre of water and offering various challenge levels, the Aqua Park is the ultimate family-friendly facility to host world class national and international events.
Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park - Sunset Lake: Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park is among the most versatile sports facilities in Palm Beach County spanning over 847 acres. Included in this sprawling park is the Sunset Cove Amphitheatre which includes Sunset Lake. This lake is used year-round by water enthusiasts and the Palm Beach Training Center water ski school. From north to south sunset cove lake spans over 3,600 ft with an average depth that ranges from 10 to 20ft. This lake is ideal for water sports including wakeboarding and water skiing due to its unique bottom providing the ideal depths for maximum wake provided to riders. The PBCSC has been working closely with Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation to bring more events to the lake/amphitheater to maximize its utilization.
About The World Wake Association (WWA): The World Wakeboard Association is the global leader in wake sports sanctioning. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience. With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards.
As an industry champion, the WWA has sanctioned, insured and organized over 15,000 global events to date. With affiliates operating on every continent, the WWA is in a position to positively affect the growth of everything wake; wakeboard, wakesurf, wakeskate and wake park. Most of the small group of impassioned riders and founders who helped create both the organization and the sport are still involved today, helping to continue growth and remain relevant as a driving force in the sport. With the WWA staying true to it’s roots, “by riders, for riders”, one can expect the next 30 years to only be bigger and better.
Proposed 2025 Nautique WWA Wakeboarding & Wake Park World Championships Schedule:
Saturday, September 6th, 2025 - Pro Semifinals @ Wake Park
Sunday, September 7th, 2025 - Pro Finals @ Wake Park
Monday, September 8th, 2025 - Amateur Semifinals @ Wake Park
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 - Amateur Finals @ Wake Park
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 - Hall of Fame and Wake Awards
Thursday, September 11th, 2025 - Amateur Semifinals @ Boat Lake
Friday, September 12th, 2025 - Amateur Finals @ Boat Lake
Saturday September 13th, 2025 - Pro Semifinals @ Boat Lake
Sunday, September 14th, 2025 - Pro Finals @ Boat Lake
Marketing Plan: Marketing plan to be finalized based on funding raised. TV Broadcast package with 80 Million Households, Event live stream with 60K viewers, Local Marketing, Social Media ad campaigns and promotion estimated at 70 Million Impressions, 13 Million Video Views across digital channels.
PBCSC Sponsorship Benefits: Palm Beach County and/or Palm Beach Sports Commission will receive logo inclusion on all event branding and communications produced (awards backdrops, jerseys, t-shirts, event info and schedules e-blasts, event web pages, audio mentions on site during the live event and within the broadcasts. The WWA will tag the county's pages on social media promotions where applicable. The option for a PBCSC booth at the event site would also be made available. PBCSC commercials would also be included and aired during the live feed. Special communications to highlight the area and destination to WWA’s membership database and confirmed participants will also be provided.
PBCSC Responsibilities:
• Operational and logistical support
• Volunteer recruitment
• Coordination between the Village of Wellington and Boca Raton High School
• Procurement of necessary football fields
• Financial support to offset costs help offset event-related expenses
Primary Benefits:
• Substantial room night generation for the shoulder season
• This event will utilize Burt Aaronson South County Regional – Sunset Cove Lake & Shark Park 561 Wake Park, which has shown an eagerness to partner on tourism events
• This event aligns the Palm Beach County Sports Commission’s goal of increasing tackle national and international Wakeboarding and Skiing events
• Palm Beach County would be home to one of the largest Wake Park and Wake Boat tournaments in the world
Previous Event Locations:
WWA Wakeboard World Championships
Gold Coast, Australia
London, England
Lago Azul, Portugal
Tokushima, Japan
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
WWA Wake Park World Championships
Gold Coast, Australia
London, England
Camsur Water Sports Complex, Philippines
Al Forsan International Sports Resort in Abu Dhabi
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
College Football Playoff National Championship Game (CFPNCG) Host Committee Agreement
THIS AGREEMENT, made this ___ day of ______________, 2025, by and between the PALM BEACH COUNTY SPORTS COMMISSION (the “Commission”), a Florida not-for-profit corporation, and the SOUTH FLORIDA CFPNCG HOST COMMITTEE, LLC (the “Host Committee”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the Commission is a private, not-for-profit organization contracted by Palm Beach County to promote and market the County as a sports tourism destination; and
WHEREAS, the Host Committee is the acting host of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, which has been awarded to South Florida by the College Football Playoff (CFP) and will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on January 19th , 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Host Committee is responsible for providing South Florida with its second College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship Game under the auspices of the College Football Playoff; and
WHEREAS, the Host Committee is positioning the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, which delivered seven a television audience of 25 million viewers, as a national sports event that will impact the Tri-County region; and
WHEREAS, the Host Committee will establish a variety of events, in addition to marketing and media programs related to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, that will benefit Palm Beach County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, the Commission hereby agree as follows:
I. The Commission agrees to provide a base investment from its “Special Event Funding” of $225,000 to the Host Committee by February 1, 2026
II. The Commission agrees to provide an additional investment to the Host Committee from its tourism restricted funds, which will be limited to $75,000. The Host Committee will receive a separate agreement with the Commission to obtain this grant. The Host Committee shall be responsible for the provisions of the tourism restricted funds contract to procure this grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, the Host Committee hereby agree as follows:
III. The Host Committee agrees to recognize Palm Beach County as an official community sponsor of the Host Committee in support of the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
IV. Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council Executive Director shall be selected to serve on the Host Committee in support of the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game
V. The Palm Beach County tourism logo, in addition to the Palm Beach County Sports Commission logo, will be placed on the College Football Playoff National Championship Game Host Committee website.
VI. The Host Committee will create an alternate logo, which has been approved by the College Football Playoff for promotional use. This alternate logo features replaces “Miami” with “South Florida”.
VII. Palm Beach County will receive a dedicated sponsor web banner and link on the Host Committee’s website (the hyperlink will connect to both Discover The Palm Beaches and the Palm Beach County Sports Commission website).
VIII. The Palm Beaches will be presented alongside Miami and Fort Lauderdale on the Host Committee’s website as host destinations for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
IX. The Host Committee will spotlight Palm Beach County on its “Destination” page within its official website. The Palm Beaches will be presented on the “Things to Do” / “Experience South Florida” landing site. This page will also link to Discover The Palm Beaches award winning website to promote Palm Beach County’s assets and qualities.
X. Palm Beach County will be promoted on various marketing platforms, including social media and digital / print publications. The Host Committee will execute no less than six (6) social media posts promoting The Palm Beaches’ destination attributes and sports scene, prior to a week leading up to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game (content to be provided by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission).
XI. The Host Committee will provide an opportunity to conduct a “Social Media Promotion” with the above-mentioned inventory (promotion and prize provided by Palm Beach County Sports Commission and approved by Host Committee).
XII. The Host Committee will distribute an electronic fan guide to the College Football Playoff National Championship attendees, which will include a Palm Beach County advertorial.
XIII. The Host Committee will spotlight Palm Beach International Airport on its “Destination” page within its official website.
XIV. The Host Committee will produce a monthly newsletter including a banner ad spotlighting Palm Beach County. In addition, one of the newsletters will include a feature story about Palm Beach County.
XV. The Host Committee will allow Palm Beach County representatives to participate in 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship publicity activities, including up to six (6) credentials to all press conferences.
XVI. In partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation and the Orange Bowl Committee, the Host Committee will commit to an investment of $160,000 into the School District of Palm Beach County, through the Extra Yard for Teachers program. The $160,000 investment will be directed toward six (6) Palm Beach County school media centers as part of our Extra Yard for Teachers Innovation Learning Space Makeover Program. The schools include K. E. Cunningham / Canal Point Elementary School (Belle Glade), Jerry Thomas Elementary (Jupiter), Banyan Creek Elementary School (Delray Beach), Loxahatchee Grove Elementary School (Loxahatchee), Indian Pines Elementary School (Lake Worth), and Carver Middle School (Delray Beach).
XVII. The Host Committee will organize a Stem Day at a Palm Beach County venue to complement the College Football Playoff Foundation initiative to enhance education. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission and Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council will have logo inclusion in the event materials, event signage, and the opportunity to provide participants with branded promotional items and/or collateral.
XVIII. Palm Beach County teachers will be invited to participate in the College Football Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers Summit (location too be determined), hosted during the week leading up to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game in addition to other activities
XIX. The Host Committee will work with the School District of Palm Beach County to arrange student field trips to Playoff Fan Central on Friday, January 16, 2026
XX. The Host Committee will partner with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission in developing a College Football Playoff National Championship Celebration” in The Palm Beaches, which would include a community event in West Palm Beach or a Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation venue
XXI. The Host Committee will facilitate a college football alumni visit to a Palm Beach County hospital during the week leading up to the championship game.
XXII. The Host Committee will conduct an interactive luncheon in Palm Beach County featuring prominent celebrities of College Football. The luncheon will include an intimate session, providing the South Florida Business Community with a preview of the college football season and teams who could potentially make their way to South Florida to participate in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission will be the associate sponsor of the College Football Playoff National Championship Kick-Off Luncheon.
XXIII. The Host Committee will work with the College Football Playoff (CFP) to potentially develop a diverse vendor initiative that would facilitate contract opportunities for certified minority, woman, veteran, lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender-owned businesses.
The official College Football Playoff National Championship Game Host Committee Golf Tournament will take place in The Palm Beaches (location to be determined). The Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council and Sports Commission will receive signage during the event and exhibit space.
XXIV. The Host Committee will partner with the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County to create a cultural experience related to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. This would require the participation of local artists or local providers of cultural experiences.
XXV. The Host Committee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County of Palm Beach, the Commission, and their directors, officers, employees, and agents, against any losses resulting from any acts or omissions of the Host Committee and/or its directors, officers, employees, shareholders, members, representatives and agents, contractors or servants in connection with the performance of the Host Committee’s obligations under this agreement or activities in support of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game and its related events in Palm Beach County.
XXVI. The Recitals, Schedules and Exhibits to this Agreement are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth at length herein. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof. No modification, amendment or waiver of any provisions hereof shall be binding upon any party hereto unless it is in writing and executed by all parties hereto or, in the case of a waiver, by the party waiving compliance.
XXVII. The Host Committee agrees to name the Palm Beach County Sports Commission and Palm Beach County as additional insured under the general liability policy held in conjunction with the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as follows:
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2026 CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND HOST COMMITTEE OVERVIEW
NEW AGE IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL
THE EXPANDED COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF 12-MODEL
• In 2014-15, the inaugural College Football Playoff (CFP) four-team model began featuring the four best teams
• In December 2022, the CFP Board of Managers voted to expand the playoff to 12-team model beginning in the 2024-25 season
o The four (4) first-round games will be played at campus sites
o For the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons, the four (4) Quarterfinals and two (2) Semifinals will be rotated amongst the New Year’s Six bowls:
Capital One Orange Bowl (South Florida)
Allstate Sugar Bowl (New Orleans, LA)
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (Atlanta, GA)
Vrbo Fiesta Bowl (Phoenix, AZ)
Goodyear Cotton Bowl (Dallas, TX)
Rose Bowl presented by Prudential (Pasadena, CA)
o Currently working on next CFP agreement (2026-27 to 2031-32)
CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME - BID PROCESS
• The prestigious CFP National Championship Game is not guaranteed but rather awarded to a different city through a bid process (e.g. Super Bowl, Olympics, World Cup and Final Four)
OVERVIEW
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT LARGE
• College Football remains essentially tied with Major League Baseball as the second most popular sport in America
• 56% of all Americans ages 12+ are College Football fans – 155 million people
• College Football fans are 1.6 times more likely to have incomes higher than $100K compared to the overall US population
• 42% of fans are female and make up more than half of social media followings of colleges and universities
o Economic spending power of Female Known Fan households is upward of $530 billion per year
RECORD-BREAKING RATINGS
• The College Football Playoff Era has delivered ESPN the four biggest audiences in cable history and seven of the top 10
• The 2015 title game between Ohio State and Oregon is the most-watched cable broadcast of all time, with more than 33,000,000 viewers. The 2018 game between Alabama and Clemson is the second most-watched broadcast of all time.
• The 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship peaked with 25.4 million viewers, making it the top event on cable since the 2020 title game and the most-viewed non-NFL sporting event during that span on any network
o The top five non-NFL sports events during that time have been CFP Semifinal and Championship games
• College Football Playoff social media engagements grew to 2.5 million in 2022-23 (+56% year-over-year)
CFPNCG GAME HISTORY
CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME HISTORY AND FUTURE HOST SITES
2015 CFPNCG: NORTH TEXAS
Ohio State 42, Oregon 20
Attendance: 85,689 - sellout
2019 CFPNCG: BAY AREA
Clemson 44, Alabama 16
Attendance: 74,814 - sellout
2023 CFPNCG: LOS ANGELES
TCU 7, Georgia 65
Attendance: 72,628 – sellout
2016 CFPNCG: ARIZONA
Alabama 45, Clemson 40
Attendance: 75,765 – sellout
2020 CFPNCG: NEW ORLEANS
Clemson 25, LSU 42
Attendance: 76,885 – sellout
2024 CFPNCG: HOUSTON
Washington 13, Michigan 34
Attendance: 72,808 – sellout
2017 CFPNCG: TAMPA BAY
Clemson 35, Alabama 31
Attendance: 74,512 - sellout & stadium record
2021 CFPNCG: MIAMI -SOUTH FLORIDA
2025 CFPNCG: ATLANTA
2018 CFPNCG: ATLANTA
Alabama 26, Georgia 23 (OT)
Attendance: 77,430 - sellout
Ohio State 24, Alabama 52
Attendance: 14,926 - sellout
*20% capacity due to Covid-19
2022 CFPNCG: INDIANAPOLIS
Georgia 33, Alabama 18
Attendance: 68,311 - sellout
2026 CFPNCG: MIAMI-SOUTH FLORIDA
HOST COMMITTEE
2026 HOST COMMITTEE
LOCAL ORGANIZING GROUP
• Bid developed by a local organizing group
• Collaborative community effort; diverse group of South Florida leaders
• The Orange Bowl Committee is the lead entity for the Host Committee
PALM BEACH LEADERS ON HOST COMMITTEE BOARD (as
of June 3rd)
• Pam Rauch, Florida Power & Light Co. (Vice Chair)
• Anthony Barbar, Barbar & Associates, LLC
• Cressman Bronson, PNC Bank
• Abdol Moabery, GA Telesis
• Emanuel Perry, Palm Beach County Tourism Development Council
• Sean Pittman, Pittman Law Group, P.L.
• Steve Politziner, Good Karma Brands/ESPN West Palm
• Sam Zietz, TouchSuite
RESULTS
• Previously awarded/successfully hosted the 2021 CFP National Championship
• In August 2022, awarded 2026 CFPNCG to be held on Mon, Jan 19, 2026
• South Florida’s 22nd National Championship
ECONOMIC IMPACT
SOUTH FLORIDA CHAMPIONSHIP ECONOMIC IMPACT
• Rich tradition of hosting National Championship games delivering significant economic impact to the region
• Anticipate the economic impact of the 2026 CFPNCG will exceed the impact of previous National Championship games
Estimated Impact (based on previous Semifinal and Championship Game Studies)
• 2026 CFPNCG is projected to generate well over $265 million in economic output and media value
• Over $100 million in tremendous media exposure between Aug. 2025 – Jan. 2026
• Approximately 90 percent of attendees are estimated to live outside South Florida, staying an average of 3.8 nights
Hotel Occupancy Rates
• The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship is projected to generate higher room rates and higher occupancy rates than those typically documented in the third week of January.
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
BENEFIT TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGION
• South Florida has a rich tradition of hosting National Championship games, historically resulting in significant economic impact generation throughout the region.
• In addition to perpetuating South Florida’s key role in postseason college football, the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game is expected to generate hundreds of millions of dollars in economic impact for the region and provide tremendous media exposure.
• A robust series of events and experiences has been developed over the next two years and leading up to the title game on Monday night.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
• Public and private support from the community is vital to the 2026 Host Committee’s success and its ability to provide the maximum possible benefit to South Florida.
PALM BEACH COUNTY SPORTS COMMISSION
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY SPONSOR
• “Official” Community Sponsor of the Host Committee for the 2026 CFP National Championship
HOST COMMITTEE LOGO DESIGN
• As an additional option for the official Host Committee logo, an alternate design has been approved by the CFP for promotional use
• Promotional Rights
Right to use the Host Committee logo in marketing and promotional materials (with Host Committee approval)
COMMUNICATIONS
WEBSITE
• Logo and hyperlink on the Host Committee’s website under the “Official” Community Sponsor category
• Dedicated sponsor web banner and link on the Host Committee’s website
• Featured links to Palm Beach County Sports Commission and Palm Beach County attractions on the CFPNCG
• The Palm Beaches will be presented alongside Miami and Fort Lauderdale
• The traveler will be able to explore a variety of attributes for each destination (beaches, golf, shopping, attractions, arts/culture, nightlife, weather, etc.…)
• Page will also link to Discover The Palm Beaches award winning website to promote Palm Beach County’s assets and qualities
• Host Committee website Things To Do and Getting Around pages
PRINT, DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT
• The Host Committee will support Palm Beach County’s efforts to attract tourism to Palm Beach through its digital and social media outlets
• The Host Committee will execute six (6) social media posts in support of upcoming events, festivals and/or promotions occurring in Palm Beach County outside of Championship Week (PBCSC to provide the Host Committee with content)
• Opportunity to conduct a “Social Media Promotion” with the above mentioned inventory (promotion and prize provided by Palm Beach County Sports Commission and approved by Host Committee)
• Championship Celebration events will be listed in official 2026 CFPNCG Host Committee press releases distributed leading up to the game
COMMUNICATIONS
ELECTRONIC FAN GUIDE
• Host Committee will produce an electronic fan guide for distribution to all 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship attendees which will include a Palm Beach County feature
HOST COMMITTEE NEWSLETTER
• Host Committee will produce a monthly newsletter including a banner ad spotlighting Palm Beach County.
• In addition, one of the newsletters will include a feature story about Palm Beach County
CULTURAL TOURISM PROMOTION
• Host Committee will partner with the Cultural Council to create a cultural experience related to the 2026 CFPNCG
• This would require the participation of local artists
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS EDUCATION
EXTRA YARD FOR TEACHERS
Innovation Learning Space Makeover Program
• The College Football Playoff Foundation, 2026 Host Committee and Orange Bowl Committee and the School District of Palm Beach County (SDOPBC) have agreed to a matching investment of up to $160,000 for a total $320,000 investment in six (6) Palm Beach County school media centers as part of our Extra Yard for Teachers
Innovation Learning Space Makeover Program
o Elementary Schools
1. K. E. Cunningham / Canal Point (Belle Glade) - $40,000 project
2. Jerry Thomas (Jupiter) - $40,000 project
3. Banyan Creek (Delray Beach) - $40,000 project
4. Loxahatchee Grove (Loxahatchee) - $40,000 project
5. Indian Pines (Lake Worth) - $40,000 project
o Middle School
6. Carver (Delray Beach) - $120,000 project
PALM BEACH COUNTY HOST COMMITTEE STEM DAY
The 2026 Host Committee will host a Stem Day at a Palm Beach County venue to complement the CFP’s Foundation initiative to enhance education.
• Associate sponsor of the Palm Beach County Host Committee Stem Day
• Logo inclusion materials created to promote the event
• Opportunity to provide participants with branded promotional items and/or collateral
• Logo inclusion on event signage
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS EDUCATION
EXTRA YARD FOR TEACHERS SUMMIT
• Palm Beach County teachers will be invited to participate in the CFP Foundation’s free Extra Yard for Teachers Summit (TBD location), hosted during the week leading up to the 2026 CFP National Championship Game in addition to other activities
SDOPBC FIELD TRIP TO PLAYOFF FAN CENTRAL
• The 2026 Host Committee will work with SDOPBC to arrange student field trips to Playoff Fan Central on Friday, January 16, 2026
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
HOST COMMITTEE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
The 2026 Host Committee will host a “Community Celebration” in Palm Beach County. The event, which is free and open to the public, will serve as a platform used by the Host Committee and its partners to encourage families in the community to maintain an active lifestyle, educate attendees on the importance of health screenings, provide information on local clubs and civic organizations, and promote financial literacy.
• Associate sponsor of the Palm Beach County Community Celebration
• Logo inclusion materials created to promote the events
• Opportunity to provide participants with branded promotional items and/or collateral Logo inclusion on event signage
• Opportunity to provide two (2) 4x6 banners
• Exhibit space opportunity
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission will approach County Parks and Recreation for assistance.
HOST COMMITTEE HOSPITAL VISIT
• The 2026 Host Committee will facilitate a college football alumni visit to a Palm Beach County hospital during the week leading up to the championship game
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS COMMUNITY EVENTS
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
• The 2026 Host Committee will work with volunteer groups in Palm Beach County to ensure their involvement with Championship events, programs and activities.
DIVERSE VENDOR INITIATIVE
• The 2026 Host Committee will work with the CFP to potentially develop a diverse vendor initiative that would facilitate contract opportunities for certified minority, woman, veteran, lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender-owned businesses (similar to the NFL’s Business Connect program).
• If this program comes to fruition, the 2026 Host Committee will ensure inclusion of Palm Beach County businesses in its implementation plan for the program.
HOST COMMITEE EVENTS
OVERALL
• The Palm Beach County Sports Commission will partner with the 2026 Host Committee to host several Host Committee events.
• The 2026 Host Committee will list the events on its calendar and assist with sending college football personalities to appear at each event
HOST COMMITTEE KICK-OFF LUNCHEON
The Host Committee will conduct an interactive luncheon in Palm Beach County featuring prominent celebrities in College Football. The intimate Q & A session will provide the South Florida Business Community with a preview of the upcoming college football season and highlight teams who could potentially make their way to South Florida to participate in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
• Associate sponsor of the Host Committee Kick-Off Luncheon
• Name and/or logo recognition on the following:
Event signage
Promotional materials
• Exhibit space opportunity
• Opportunity to distribute promotional materials
HOST COMMITEE EVENTS
HOST COMMITTEE GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Host Committee Community Celebration will host a fundraising golf tournament leading up to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. There will be a shotgun start with foursomes playing across a prestigious Palm Beach Golf Course. The event will be filled with fundraising contests and games and spread throughout various with a fully catered lunch and raffle to follow.
• Associate sponsor of the Host Committee Golf Tournament
• Name and/or logo recognition on the following:
Event signage
Promotional materials
• Exhibit space opportunity
• Opportunity to distribute promotional materials
PARTNERSHIP TERMS
INVESTMENT
• Palm Beach County Sports Commission to provide the Host Committee with $300,000, with the following payment schedule:
o October 1, 2024 - $150,000
o October 1, 2025 - $150,000
• Palm Beach County Sports Commission will arrange for complimentary full use of Osprey Point Golf Course (all 27 holes) to support the Host Committee Golf Tournament including but not limited to golf course fees, cart fees and food/beverage expenses.
o Target date/time – Early January 2026 in the morning to afternoon window
o Welcome/check-in reception
Grab & Go boxed breakfast
o Exclusive use of golf course
Minimum of up to 54 foursomes / 216 participants
Beverage service (beer, wine, soft drinks & water)
o Parking for all participants
o Customary A/V needs (microphone/speaker set-up)
o Host Committee reserves all rights to sell sponsorships on course
On-course course activation stations (up to six locations; two per each nine-hole course)
o Opportunity to feature and distribute sponsor products (e.g., beer, wine, spirits, sports drink, soft drinks, snacks, etc.)
PARTNERSHIP TERMS
INVESTMENT
(continued)
• Palm Beach County Sports Commission will support the Host Committee Kick Off Luncheon at a to be determined Palm Beach County venue with $35,000 of in-kind services (e.g. audio visual)
• Palm Beach County Sports Commission will provide an additional $25,000 from the Sports Commission event servicing budget to enhance additional CFPNCG related events taking place in Palm Beach County (this allocation will not be earmarked for the Host Committee)
CLOSING
THANK YOU!
The 2026 Host Committee is grateful for the Palm Beach County Sports Commission’s past support of championship and playoff college football in South Florida.
We look forward to working with the Sports Commission on the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium.
Media Approach: President-Elect Trump
PR&CommunicationsStrategies
• Ongoing outreach
• Nearly 300 journalists have been pitched thus far
• Folder for national journalists in destination doing liveshots
• Letter from Milton to journalists offering an overview of the TDC and providing information on the PBC Film & TV Commission to assist with permitting
• Story ideas/pitches included in a one-sheet
• “Billion-Dollar Beaches Boom”
• “Trump Bump”
• “Presidential Palm Beaches”
• “Set-Jetting Travel Trend”
PR&CommunicationsStrategies
• Recent resulting coverage
• Washington Post article
• Printed in the December 2, 2024 issue
• Online article - 6.9 million digital readership
• The story included a quote from Milton
• Syndicated to Germany and Vietnam outlets
• WPBF – 3 different story angles with 30+ airings
• Palm Beach Post – article syndicated to Yahoo!
PalmBeachesBrandPerformance
Palm Beaches Brand Republican vs. Democrat Democrat
Must Visit Visited Past Year Likely to Visit Aware of Mar-a-lago
Sample of 438 Democrats and 368 Republicans residing in New York, Atlanta, Miami, Tampa and Orlando over October 2nd to 12th
Destination Demand Update
KeyLeadingPerformanceIndicators
SportsandGroupBaseOccupancy
Points of Group Occupancy from PBCSC and DTPB
HotelSearchDemandLevels(1-6Score)
Relative Demand Score from 1 “Low” to 6 “High”
Average Percentage of Properties Unavailable per Day for the Month
PalmBeaches6MonthHotel PerformanceForecast
HSMAIAdrianAwards2024
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International
For 67 years, the HSMAI Adrian Awards have honored excellence in travel marketing. Out of 800+ entries this year, DTPB’s work was judged to be exceptional by experts in hospitality, travel, tourism, and media.
