Most of us don't like tourists, so a defunct marketing campaign from the beginning is a bad thing?
Who is "us"? I hate the idea that people reading this board might think the frequent posters don't like tourists.
Edit to say that I think you are joking, but some may think otherwise.
The really sad part about the whole idea is that you have really intelligent people thinking they can market or brand their way out of this tax and insurance debacle. It's like if we come up with the right color or nick name that will solve our problems and once again buyers will swoop in to buy or rent and it will all be because of marketing and consulting. It's time to think outside the Crock...
Not to mention the Emerald Coast is already the "location" used by the Destin/FWB Tourism group (http://www.destin-fwb.com/) . I doubt the other areas would want to support a name that is already used by one of the members. It would in essence be more advertising for one over all the others. On the other hand, I bet Destin/FWB was pushing for the Emerald Coast.