Experience Kissimmee Exceeds One Millionth Facebook Fan

Only Fourth Destination Marketing Organization in U.S.to Hit Milestone

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2015) – “Our Facebook community knows and loves Kissimmee as the gateway to fun in Central Florida,” Experience Kissimmee President/CEO DT Minich proudly declared upon attaining one million fans – an accomplishment only a handful of destination marketing organizations in the nation can claim.

A resource for visitors from around the globe, the Experience Kissimmee Facebook page provides information on the best way to enjoy a Kissimmee vacation, including upcoming events, wildlife experiences, dining opportunities, attraction news and features and more. Fans also use it to share their own Central Florida experiences and recommend their favorite things to do.

Experience Kissimmee, the official travel marketing organization for Osceola County, Fla., joins Visit Las Vegas, Visit Myrtle Beach and Discover Los Angeles as one of only four U.S. destination marketing organizations (DMOs) to reach this landmark. The page (facebook.com/ExperienceKissimmee) was launched in 2009, and has grown a loyal and engaged fan base through exciting content and active social campaigns.

 “We're proud and honored to now have more than one million fans actively sharing their experiences and spreading the word about this fabulous destination,” Minich said.

            As the organization approached the milestone, a “Thanks a Million!” sweepstakes invited the Facebook community to share a thank-you note to someone who has made a difference in their life. Participants nominated a friend or loved one for a chance to win a luxurious grand prize getaway to Kissimmee. The getaway features a seven-day stay at a luxury vacation home from Jeeves Holiday Homes inside Reunion Resort, along with some fan-favorite attraction admissions that include Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, Wild Florida Airboats & Wildlife Park, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba and Orlando Balloon Rides, among other prizes. The sweepstakes ended September 4 and the grand prize winner will be announced later this month.

            According to Minich, over the course of the campaign, thousands of engaged fans resulted in hundreds of sweepstakes entries that reinforced Kissimmee's position in the travel community as one of the nation's top destinations. Experience Kissimmee also has an active presence on other social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and Pinterest.

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About Experience Kissimmee

Experience Kissimmee is the tourism authority for Osceola County, minutes from Orlando International Airport. The popular destination known as the Gateway to Fun welcomes more than 7 million visitors overnight from all over the world, offering convenient access to Orlando's theme parks and a host of natural adventures such as airboat rides and zipline safaris. Kissimmee also is the vacation home rental capital of the world, boasting a wide variety of home-away-from-home units among its more than 50,000 total lodging options that also includes luxury resorts, comfortable hotels and more.