TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — tourism in Florida experienced a noticeable decline in 2023 compared to the record-breaking numbers of 2022, as revealed by the latest report from the Visit Florida tourism marketing agency.
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Despite a post-pandemic resurgence in international travelers, domestic tourism waned toward the end of the year, resulting in an estimated 135.02 million tourists in 2023, down from 137.4 million the previous year.
âFrom record air travel numbers to the significant return of international visitors, Florida continues to shine,â Young stated in a prepared statement.
Visit Florida President and CEO Dana Young acknowledged the challenges faced by the tourism sector, including rising travel costs and inflation, but emphasized the stateâs resilience and growth throughout 2023.
While international tourist numbers saw improvements, with a 15.9% increase in overseas visitors and a 22% increase in Canadian tourists during the…
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