April 23, 2021
The Beaches Come Alive with Murals, Festivals, and More!
The ArtRepublic enLIGHTen Art Fest kicked off this week, and a new digital art installation, "Henosis", at One Ocean Resort and Spa, which will be on display through April 25th. If that wasn't cool enough, the festival includes the installation of over a dozen new murals on Mayport Road at the Beaches. International and local artists are gathering to create masterpieces and celebrate the cultural and art scene in Jax. For more information on the festival and associated events, visit the ArtRepublic page.
If that wasn't enough excitement for the Beaches, the official opening of the beaches is this weekend! Festivals, arts markets, and even the Moonlight Movie series has returned. This Sunday, 904 Pop Up will celebrate local makers, food trucks, and artists at the Seawalk Pavilion. If you make it to the event, be sure to keep a lookout for Seymour Jax, our Mobile Visitors Center! Photo courtesy of ArtRepublic
SALES TEAM WRAPS Q2 WINS The sales team is proud of the growth in business across the county and the increased demand for events and hotel rooms. There are many new groups headed to Jax; some noteworthy events include FHSAA Track & Field, Costal Collegiate Baseball League, and the International Senior Softball, all of which will be hosted in Jax this spring and summer. We look forward to forming even stronger relationships with these groups and bringing more large events to Jacksonville. WRITERS ARE FLOCKING TO JAX Visit Jax has had the opportunity to host writers, influencers, and bloggers throughout the year and we've made super fans of every guest! Jacksonville's gems has been highlighted in all sorts of #onlyinjax experiences including golfing, family friendly spots, great beaches, affordable leisure, and stunning recreation areas. These are only some of the publications showing Jax off! VISIT JAX ON THE TOURISM REBOUND Michael Corrigan and Jeanne Bothwell of Visit Jax sat down to discuss what impact the pandemic has had on our local community, and what the tourism industry will look forward to in the future. You can read the details and hotel demand data here. You can also stay updated on changes at our research and information site. JAX'S NEWEST THINGS TO DO Our website is full of great content about the new experiences and attractions. If you're looking for the scoop on a new restaurant like Prospect 5 Points or important info on the scooters Downtown, we've got you covered! Check out our new blogs and follow our social media channels for the new experiences around the city.
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