Florida Tourism

Caladesi Island State Park, near Dunedin and Clearwater, ranked fourth for the second straight year. It was one of two Florida beaches in the top 10

From January through March, Hillsborough County saw over 78% hotel occupancy, 4% higher than the state average and 20% higher than the national average.

Free orange juice will continue to flow at Florida interstate welcome centers while state citrus officials adjust to a pending 10% legislative budget cut for their promotional efforts.

With many games held without fans or with limited crowds because of pandemic restrictions, larger incentives tied to publicly funded stadiums and arenas in Florida posted negative returns.

A bill being debated in Congress could have major impacts to Central Florida’s economy, especially tourism. Spring Break is a major part of the travel season for Florida. With the 2024 travel season getting underway with Spring Break this month, Randall Croom of Stetson University said the Credit Card Competition Act could change the way we travel.

In the latest effort by Miami Beach to curb rowdy spring break crowds, the city is implementing some of its strictest measures in recent memory — parking garage closures, DUI check points, license plate readers that's compared to other spring break hubs like Fort Lauderdale.

It's gearing up for a busy spring break by offering free parking and a free shuttle service that takes visitors to the Clearwater Marina.

The Visit Florida tourism-marketing agency reported an 18.3% increase in international tourists compared to 2022.

The lack of an incentive program is driving movie-making to other states.

The resort, which is scheduled to be completed in 2024, is among the Robb Report’s 50 most anticipated worldwide openings.

Alongside the treasures of the past on Main Street are some new ideas.

With international travel clawing closer to pre-pandemic levels, Florida is on pace for a record-setting year for tourism.