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A Record Number of Tourists Visited Florida in 2021

In 2021, Florida had nearly 118 million domestic visitors—the highest number in state history.

By Staff February 16, 2022

Turtle Beach on Siesta Key

Turtle Beach on Siesta Key

Florida welcomed 30.9 million visitors between October and December 2021, according to new numbers released Wednesday, marking the second consecutive quarter that overall visitation has surpassed 2019's pre-pandemic levels.

Overall in 2021, Florida had nearly 118 million domestic visitors, the highest number in state history. Of that 118 million, 1.5 million were overseas travelers—an increase of 43 percent compared to the third quarter of 2021. Colombia was the state's No. 1 international origin market, with 79,000 visitors.

Hotel revenues for the year  reached $17.3 billion, the highest ever.

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