Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches Director Appointed to National Association of Sports Commissions Board of Directors

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Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches Director Appointed
to National Association of Sports Commissions Board of Directors
Architectural Concepts Selected to Design Seahorse Beach Club Palm Coast, FL – May 2015 / Newsmaker Alert / Matthew Dunn, vice president of tourism development of Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches, a division of the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce, has been selected as a new board member with the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC). Dunn has been a member of the NASC for more than 18 years.
Matt Dunn has been selected as a new board member with the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC)

Matt Dunn has been selected as a new board member with the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC)

“Over the past two decades, Matt has truly become a leading industry professional to the sports tourism space, and this appointment by the NASC membership is a stamp of approval that confirms his position within our industry,” said Kevin Smith, CSEE, NASC past chair and director of the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Sports Commission. “Matt has the industry knowledge to contribute to the NASC board of directors’ dialogue immediately as his advice has been extremely sought after for years. He understands the NASC’s mission and will help craft its strategic plan for the next five years.”

Dunn has led the tourism effort at Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches since January of 2014 and is a certified sports event executive (CSEE), which is part of the continuing education effort through the NASC.

“We are very proud of Matt being selected for the NASC board of directors. This type of recognition certainly acknowledges Matt for his industry expertise, years of experience and passion to the industry and we are pleased that he will represent our destination at the next level,” said Rebecca DeLorenzo, Flagler County Chamber of Commerce president.

The NASC is the only trade organization for the sports tourism industry and serves as a resource for sports commissions, convention and visitors bureaus and sports event owners. There are nearly 700 member organizations and 1,800 sports event professionals who gain education, networking opportunities and industry knowledge from the NASC.

Media Contact:
Matt Dunn
Vice President of Tourism Development
Flagler County Chamber of Commerce
386-206-0957
www.PalmCoastandtheFlaglerBeaches.com

About Flagler County
Located three miles off I-95, Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches capture the hearts of those looking to get away from it all. Coquina-covered beaches paint a peach-hued coastline dotted with surfer-quality waves while 45 parks throughout Flagler County serve up Mother Nature at her finest. Hotels here have history and charm, making it easy to set the scene for memory-making. Unblemished by high rises, the area oozes serenity beckoning visitors to relax while still offering a plethora of options when it comes to dining, lodging, and just plain ol’ fun.

Affordable and free options for entertainment have been luring visitors to Flagler for decades yet the peaceful, eco-friendly Old Florida charm of the area is vastly undisturbed. For more information, visit www.PalmCoastandtheFlaglerBeaches.com.

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Caption: Matt Dunn has been selected as a new board member with the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC).
Credit: Flagler County Chamber of Commerce

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Placement Dates: 05/14/15 – 07/14/15
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