Rebound strategy could begin by asking Floridians to take an in-state vacation

By Washington Examiner

Published April 22, 2020 8:00pm ET

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Rebound strategy could begin by asking Floridians to take an in-state vacation — Beachgoers enjoy a sunny day in Destin, Florida on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The threat posed by coronavirus didn't seem to deter vacationers to this Florida panhandle community from spending the day on a crowded beach. The Okaloosa County (Florida) Sheriffâs Office announced that deputies would be patrolling the countyâs beaches to remind beachgoers to abide by Gov. Ron DeSantisâs emergency orders on social distancing and group sizes. | (DEVON RAVINE/AP)

The real obstacle in rebuilding Florida’s post-pandemic tourism economy will be convincing visitors that attractions and businesses are safe, hospitality and restaurant industry leaders said Tuesday.

Among ways to do that, Visit Florida President and CEO Dana Young said, is a four-phase rebound strategy that will tout industry standards being developed in restaurants and hotels tailored to specific groups.

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