Florida vacations just the ticket for hurricane victims
Florida attractions familiar with the devastating impact of storms have come up with an unusual way to help those affected by Katrina, and at the same time promote the state as well.
A variety of Florida vacations are being auctioned on eBay, with 100% of the profits earmarked for Hurricane Katrina victims.
Florida’s state tourism agency, in conjunction with industry members, are donating the travel packages. They include golf vacations, spa trips and others. The vacations also include round-trip airline tickets.
Bids start at $75 for vacations.
The project will also stimulate the local economy, said Bud Nocera, president of Visit Florida.
Travelers who do not want to come to Florida can donate frequent-flier miles to Katrina evacuees.
Anyone looking for the latest travel news such as when the Gulf Coast will again be taking visitors can go to www.louisianatravel.com.
Report by David Wilkening
David
Have your say Cancel reply
Subscribe/Login to Travel Mole Newsletter
Travel Mole Newsletter is a subscriber only travel trade news publication. If you are receiving this message, simply enter your email address to sign in or register if you are not. In order to display the B2B travel content that meets your business needs, we need to know who are and what are your business needs. ITR is free to our subscribers.
































Global tourism exceeds 1.5 billion travelers announces UN-Tourism
Qatar Airways offers reduced timetable to over 60 destinations
WTTC global tourism reached record economic impact of 11 trillion in 2025
Marginal increase for New York City tourism in 2025
Hands In, UATP join forces for airline multi-card payments