Tamara Pigott

Executive Director

Tamara (Tam – uh – ruh) Pigott (Pie – get) is the executive director of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau in Southwest Florida. She oversees the promotion of the islands, beaches and neighborhoods of the Fort Myers area as a travel destination to targeted domestic and international visitors, including vacationers and business travelers. She is responsible for the strategic planning of the domestic and international sales and marketing efforts, along with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization.

A graduate of Florida State University, Tamara holds a bachelor of science degree in economics and political science and a master of science degree in political science. Her experience includes working as a research analyst and vice president of local research companies, analyzing the economic feasibility of local developments and business opportunities.

In 2015, Tamara earned the tourism industry’s highest educational achievement, the Certified Destination Management Executive designation, from Destination Marketing Association International.

Currently, Tamara Pigott is the executive director of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB). As executive director of the VCB, she is responsible for an annual budget of $11.7 million. She oversees the promotion of The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel as a travel destination to targeted domestic and international visitors, including vacationers and business travelers. She is responsible for the strategic planning of the domestic and international sales and marketing efforts, along with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the VCB.Tamara (Tam – uh – ruh) Pigott (Pie – get) is the executive director of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau in Southwest Florida. She oversees the promotion of the islands, beaches and neighborhoods of the Fort Myers area as a travel destination to targeted domestic and international visitors, including vacationers and business travelers. She is responsible for the strategic planning of the domestic and international sales and marketing efforts, along with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization.

A graduate of Florida State University, Tamara holds a bachelor of science degree in economics and political science and a master of science degree in political science. Her experience includes working as a research analyst and vice president of local research companies, analyzing the economic feasibility of local developments and business opportunities.

In 2015, Tamara earned the tourism industry’s highest educational achievement, the Certified Destination Management Executive designation, from Destination Marketing Association International.