Welcome to the TIDES Partner Portal
Where collaboration flows and partnerships thrive: Together In Dynamic Empowerment & Support.
At TIDES, we believe that strong partnerships create waves of success. Our goal is to provide tools, resources, and a community where every partner can grow and succeed.
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The AICVB is a non-membership organization offering free partnership to all eligible tourism-related businesses on Amelia Island. Let’s make an impact together.
- Resource Library — Access research, guides, and industry reports to keep you informed and empowered.
- Community Hub — Connect with other partners, share best practices, and collaborate on projects.
- Marketing Toolkit — Explore destination materials designed to help you share travel info with potential visitors, planners, and clients.
- Partner Network — Stay updated with news and events from our monthly newsletter, Tourism Tides.
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Join our partner community and leverage programs and resources to make the most of your business here on Amelia Island. Whether you are a data technician diving into insights, consumer research and economic forecasting or you are more of a business professional looking for marketing support, we are here to help. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, send us a message and we’ll respond promptly.
- Who do I contact if I need to talk about my business listing, local tourism research, marketing trends, or other things?
- Is there an annual membership fee or any costs to being a tourism partner?
- What's the difference between the CVB, TDC, BOCC, Main Street and the Chamber?
- Can I have my business rack cards on display at the Welcome Center downtown?
- Is there someone that can help me with my social media and marketing strategy?
FAQs
Have a question about Amelia Island? Whether you’re curious about the best times to visit, things to do, or recommendations for dining and accommodations, you’re likely to discover the information you need here. Take a look at our most frequently asked questions to the right. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, send a message to Info@AmeliaIsland.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Your primary contact at the CVB is Marilou Welling, Director of Partner Relations at mwelling@ameliaisland.com. She will connect you with the appropriate subject matter experts on the team.
Engaging with the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) as a tourism partner is completely free—no cost or membership required.
The tourism development tax (TDT or “bed tax”) is the 5% user fee collected on short term lodging properties (resorts, hotels, B&B’s and vacation rentals) on Amelia Island. As a non-profit organization funded by the TDT, the CVB is dedicated to marketing Amelia Island as a premier hospitality and tourism destination. As proud stewards of the destination brand, the CVB remains committed to supporting the success of the region’s hospitality and tourism industry.
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is the elected governing body responsible for overseeing the taxes collected from county residents.
The Tourism Development Council (TDC) is the nine-member appointed board comprised of consisting of one County Commissioner, two elected municipal officials, and six tourism industry representatives. The TDC provides recommendations on how to allocate the Tourism Development Tax (TDT). The Board of County Commissioners appoints the members of the TDC.
The Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) serves as the marketing agency responsible for managing and executing the advertising programs funded by the TDT to promote travel to Amelia Island.
Fernandina Beach Main Street promotes the preservation-based economic vitality within the Main Street District of downtown Fernandina Beach.
The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based association of businesses, professional leaders and individuals working together to sustain a favorable business climate that enables existing and new businesses to prosper.
Tourism-facing businesses—including resorts, hotels, restaurants, retail establishments, and activity providers—are invited to display their promotional materials in the Welcome Center. To maximize visibility, we ask that you also maintain a business listing on AmeliaIsland.com, allowing visitors to access your details while planning their visits.
To coordinate, please email mwelling@ameliaisland.com.
The CVB team is always available for strategic discussions with tourism partners. While we can’t manage your social media or marketing plans, we’re happy to offer professional guidance and industry expertise.