Serving through the growth of tourism.

The Tourism Development Council (TDC) was formed in 1988 as part of the legislation establishing the Tourist Development Tax. The mission of the Council is to "promote activities that will bring a significant number of new or repeat visitors and create a positive economic impact for Orlando North." The TDC recommends the tourism marketing efforts and expenditures of Tourist Tax funds to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The BCC appoints the TDC members. Each is a volunteer who has an interest in furthering tourism in the County. The TDC markets itself as a Convention and Visitor's Bureau.

Voting Members Listing 

Gary Brender, Chairman
City of Lake Mary Commissioner
Phone: (407) 585-1423
Email: gbrender@lakemaryfl.com
Membership Expiration: 1/2020
CALNO Representative/Elected Official

Commissioner Carlton Henley 
Board of County Commissioners
Phone: (407) 665-7201
Email: gvenn@seminolecountyfl.gov
Board of County Commission Appointment, Commission Representative

Jeff Triplett
Mayor of City of Sanford
Phone: (407) 688-5001
Email: Jeff.Triplett@sanfordfl.gov
Board Appointment: Largest City Representative

George Speake
Orlando Sanford International Airport
Phone: (407)585-4006
Email: gspeake@osaa.net
Membership Expiration: 1/2021
Board of County Commission Appointment, District 5

Bruce Skwarlo, Vice Chairman
Orlando Marriott Lake Mary
Phone: (407) 995-1100
Email: Bruce.Skwarlo@marriott.com
Membership Expiration: 1/2020
Board of County Commission Appointment, District 2

 Don Dougherty
Westin Lake Mary
Phone: (678)939-1979
Email: don.dougherty@westinlakemary.com
Membership Expiration: 1/2020
Board of County Commission Appointment, District 3

Mary Sue Weinaug
Wekiva Island
Membership Expiration: 1/2022
Board of County Commission Appointment

Brenda Urias
AAA Travel Services- National Office 
Phone: (407) 444-7848
Email: burias@national.aaa.com 
Membership Expiration: 1/2021
Board of County Commission Appointment, District 1 

Frank Cirricinone
Hilton Altamonte Springs
Membership Expiration: 1/2022
Board of County Commission Appointment, District 4 

Per Statute: Nine Seats Total
-Three hoteliers
-Three elected officials
-Three “attractions” (individuals who represent organizations that do not collect TDT)

2018 Meeting Schedule