TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Document-breaking visitation numbers have been launched Tuesday cementing Florida’s standing on the prime of the tourism business as a premier journey vacation spot worldwide in 2023.
Gov. Ron Desantis made the announcement stating, “Florida can’t be beat, I am happy with the brand new report set for the state. Everybody loves the free state of Florida.”
The numbers confirmed that vacationers spent $131 billion statewide final yr and about $359 million per day, which was a 5% improve from 2022.
In accordance with information from the 2023 Financial & Fiscal Influence Report, the tourism business in Florida helps 2.1 million jobs and is accountable for 9.5 % of jobs throughout the state final yr.
That very same report concludes that tourism exercise accounted for $1,910 in tax financial savings per Florida family.
It is a feat that Dana Younger, President and CEO of VISIT FLORIDA mentioned “surpassed expectations,” and was an achievement that displays “the unwavering attraction of Florida as the highest vacation spot of the world.”
