Kimberly T. Faulk, Director of Industry Relations VISIT FLORIDA

Kimberly Faulk has over 20 years of tourism and hospitality experience. VISIT FLORIDA was created in 1996 as the not-for-profit corporation that markets Florida Tourism worldwide. As the Director of Industry Relations, Faulk oversees Partner growth and industry engagement. She is responsible for increasing VISIT FLORIDA’s Partner base.

Faulk joined VISIT FLORIDA in 1997 and is based out of Tampa. As the Director of Industry Relations she also has the responsibility for all day- to- day operations for three business development offices and a team of four at the headquarter office.

Prior to joining VISIT FLORIDA, Faulk spent 10 years in the hotel industry. She served as a General Manager for six years with Marriott Corporation in Baton Rouge, Charlotte, Indianapolis and Orlando. She earned her B.S. degree in Business Administration from Florida State University and minored in Hospitality and Marketing administration.

When not working in the tourism industry, she enjoys spending her free time with her family and in her community. She is married and has a 14 year-old son. She is a member of the Junior League Tampa Bay, Chi Omega Alumnae Association, Meeting Planner’s International Tampa Bay, Women in Tourism, Plant High School PTSA and is a Florida Fair Festival and Event Association Board member.