Tourism’s Local Impact in Pinellas County, Oliver Kugler (VisitSPC)

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm UTC-05:00

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Rotary Club of Dunedin Waterside
Publisher/HostRotary Club of Dunedin Waterside
Tourism\u2019s Local Impact in Pinellas County, Oliver Kugler (VisitSPC)
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Join Dunedin Waterside Rotary for a free community speaker night and meet your neighbors.
Guest speaker: Oliver Kugler, Community Relations Manager, Visit St. Pete-Clearwater (VisitSPC)
Presentation: “The Value of Tourism, What’s Good For The Visitor Is Even Better For The Resident”
Tourism affects more than visitors, it affects residents too. Oliver will share why tourism is important to Florida and Pinellas County, and how it benefits the people who live here year-round.
You’ll learn:
• Why tourism matters in Pinellas County
• How visitor spending supports local businesses and jobs
• How tourism benefits residents, not just tourists
• What it means for our community and local quality of life
About Oliver:
Oliver serves as the Community Relations Manager for VisitSPC, the tourism destination marketing organization promoting Pinellas County. Before joining VisitSPC in May 2023, his career spans 37 years in hospitality sales and marketing across Florida, including Tampa Bay and Pinellas County. He has served on multiple non-profit foundation boards, chamber boards, and tourism organizations. Oliver is a 32-year member of Skal International and received its “Tourism Person of the Year” award in November. He has lived in the area for 55+ years and lives near Indian Rocks Beach.
Cost: Free to attend, food and drinks available for purchase.
Guests welcome: Bring a friend and come see what Rotary is about.
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