STUART, Florida/October 18, 2007 - Yates & Associates, one of the region's most recognized public relations and marketing companies, is now providing public relations and marketing assistance for tourism destinations and weekend getaways throughout Florida. The six month campaign is being provided free of charge to select tourism regions.

According to Sam Yates, President of Yates & Associates, Public Relations & Marketing, "With our winter tourism season just starting, this is the perfect time for Treasure Coast residents to begin planning weekend getaways and visits to the many attractions and tourist destinations that bring our winter guests to Florida." Yates will promote select destinations outside the Treasure Coast on the firm's radio program, "The Yates & Associates Public Relations Power Hour". Yates and Associates also will assist various regional tourism agencies promote their destinations through feature articles to be placed in regional and national publications. "This will be an opportunity for tourism hot spots outside the Treasure Coast to share their news with local residents who often plan weekend getaways at this time of year. It will be an excellent opportunity to spotlight Florida destinations for our many national and international visitors," Yates added.

Additionally, Yates & Associates will feature hot Florida tourism destinations on the company's newest web site www.FloridaBestVacations.com. "The site will allow hotels, restaurants, tourism hot spots, and other destinations to briefly list their services and products and link to their website. The goal is to increase tourism revenues for everyone who participates," said Yates. The site is now accepting uploads from participating tourism destinations.

Yates & Associates is award-winning, full-service public relations, advertising, and marketing firm headquartered in Jensen Beach, with offices in Miami and Orlando, Florida.

For more information about Yates & Associates, contact Yates & Associates' Regional Vice President, Dorothy Kamm at (772) 225-1292 or visit their website www.YatesPRO.com.

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