County News | Pasco County Tourist Development Council Seeks Volunteers for Open Positions

Media Release | October 30, 2025
Pasco Media Relations & Communications

PASCO COUNTY, FL  —-  Pasco County’s Destination Management Organization, Florida’s Sports Coast, is seeking two tourism industry professionals to be the newest members to serve on the Tourist Development Council (TDC).

Applications are being accepted online through November 10, 2025: mypas.co/AdvisoryBoards

The TDC serves as an advisory council to the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, made up of elected officials and tourism industry professionals.  They provide recommendations to Florida’s Sports Coast on exciting promotional/partnership proposals, marketing opportunities, and oversight of tourism tax expenditures – also known as the “Bed Tax.”

“We’re looking for passionate professionals to help shape the next chapter of Pasco County’s story as a premier tourism destination,” said Executive Director Adam Thomas.

Position Details:

• One opening must be filled by an active tourism professional, i.e., an owner/operator of a tourism attraction, motel, hotel, restaurant, recreational vehicle park or other tourist accommodation in the county that is subject to the tourist development tax.

• The second opening must be filled by either a qualifying accommodation owner/operator or a tourism industry professional dedicated to promoting Pasco County as a destination.

• TDC members serve staggered, four-year terms.

• Positions are voluntary, with no financial compensation.

• The TDC typically meets monthly – alternating between New Port Richey and Dade City. Applicants must live and be registered to vote in Pasco County

For more information about the Pasco County Tourist Development Council, click HERE.

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