Florida Continues to Break Tourism Records
Summary
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida continues to be the country’s premier travel destination as it once again sets record-breaking visitation numbers in the third quarter of 2024. Preliminary estimates indicate that 34.6 million visitors traveled to the Sunshine State, marking a 1.8% increase over Q3 2023 and making it the highest visitation on record for a third quarter. This marks the third consecutive quarter of record-setting visitation to Florida, highlighting continued growth in both domestic and international travel. “The Free State of Florida continues to break records for tourism,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “It is a testament to our model, and we will continue to operate our state with common sense, fiscal responsibility, environmental stewardship, and a penchant for freedom.” “The hard work and resilience of Floridians have been instrumental in keeping our tourism industry strong, showcasing the best of what our state has to offer,” said Dana Young, President & CEO of VISIT FLORIDA.