Is Florida tourism up or down?

Florida as a whole drew an estimated 33 million visitors from April through June this year, which is down from the 33.4 million during the same time in 2022.



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TALLAHASSEE - The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.

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Florida drew an estimated 33.092 million visitors during the quarter, keeping the state slightly ahead of an overall record pace of visitors in 2022. But the figure from April through June represented a 1.2 percent decrease from the second quarter of 2022, when it totaled 33.485 million.

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Florida topped the rankings among the US states most visited by foreigners in 2021. Data on visits by foreigners in 2021 were released by the National Travel and Tourism Office of the United States International Trade Administration (NTTO). The city of Miami was the most visited, followed by New York and Orlando.

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The overall drop in year-to-year tourism figures was the first for a quarter since the first three months of 2021. But Florida's total visitors for the first half of 2023 were up 1.3 percent from the first half of 2022. Also, the number exceeded the total in the first half of 2019, before the pandemic hit.

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1. Alaska. We had to do a double-take when we saw Alaska was the least-visited state in the country. With its wild-and-rugged mountain ranges, deep forests, rich wildlife and blue glaciers, we ignorantly assumed Alaska would be much higher on the list.

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As locals, we want to let you in on a little secret. Based on average weather, crowds, and rates, the best times to visit Florida are March-April or September-October.

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“Visitors can enjoy beaches, theme parks, cultural and historical attractions, sports and festivals, outdoor activities, wildlife and nature, entertainment, and winter escapes for the snowbirds.”

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One of the significant economic benefits of moving to Florida in 2023 is the absence of state income tax. This tax advantage allows residents to retain a larger portion of their hard-earned income, making the state even more attractive for relocation, particularly for those in high tax states.

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Most Popular States [Updated August 2023]
  1. New York. New York, specifically New York City, is well known for its culture, history, entertainment, art, music, and sports. ...
  2. Florida. Florida is the second most visited state by foreign travelers. ...
  3. 3. California. ...
  4. Hawaii. ...
  5. Nevada.


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