Destin’s Hospitality Heroes & Sebastian River Tourism Growth | Spotlight on Florida

In this episode of Spotlight on Florida, we take you from the Emerald Coast to the Treasure Coast to showcase the people and places driving Florida’s thriving tourism industry! First, we hit the red carpet at the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards in Destin, honoring the hard-working frontline hospitality heroes who make Florida a world-class destination. Then, straight from the Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, we talk with Nicholas Sanzone, Tourism Director for the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce. He shares key insights on sustainable local growth, eco-tourism along the Indian River Lagoon, and what’s next for the region. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Spotlight on Florida for weekly episodes celebrating the best of the Sunshine State! 👍 LIKE this video if you enjoyed the coverage, and leave a comment below tagging a local hospitality star who deserves recognition! 0:00 Introduction 0:36 Florida tourism headlines 2:40 Interview with Nicholas Szone 8:22 Rose Awards highlights 10:32 Closing remarks