Desantis: Florida Breaks Tourism Records Despite Left-Wing Travel Advisories

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida welcomed a record-breaking 34.2 million visitors in the second quarter of 2024. This figure represents a 1.7% increase over the same period in 2023, setting a new all-time high for second-quarter visitation in the state’s history.

"Evidently, no one cares about the "travel advisories" from left-wing activist groups," DeSantis posted on X.

Florida remains a top tourist destination, attracting 31.5 million domestic visitors in the second quarter of 2024, a 1.8% increase in domestic visitors from last year. Overseas visitation grew by 1.8% as well, with 2 million overseas travelers and an estimated 739,000 Canadians choosing Florida for vacation.

“Florida continues to set the standard as the top destination for tourists,” DeSantis said in a news release. 

“These impressive numbers reflect the success of our efforts to prioritize public safety, freedom, and common-sense leadership. These priorities make the Free State of Florida a most appealing place to visit.”