The Division of Tourism was established as part of the Dept. of Commerce in 1972 (Ch. 72-205, Laws). It replaced the Department's Division of Commercial Development which was created in 1969 to assume the duties of the Florida Development Commission (Ch. 69-109, Laws). The Division of Tourism plans, produces, and distributes advertising, publicity, and promotional literature designed to encourage visitors to come to Florida. It also promotes the location of conventions and sporting events within the state, helps provide recreational campaigns, assists chambers of commerce in promotional programs, and is responsible for maintaining Welcome Stations.
From the description of Publicity photographs, 1950-1985. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32413460
