Florida tourism dropped in first quarter of 2026

Florida’s figures remain bolstered by people traveling from other states, which accounted nearly 36.54 million first quarter visitors

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Florida’s figures remain bolstered by people traveling from other states, which accounted nearly 36.54 million first quarter visitors.

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Florida sees increase in tourism numbers, but fewer Canadian visitors

Tourism from Canada is down this year amid controversies about issues such as the U.S. imposing tariffs and President Donald Trump floating the idea of annexing Canada

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida August 20, 2025September 1, 2025

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DeSantis spokesman Bryan Griffin will now lead Visit Florida

Griffin has worked in the governor’s office since March 2022, starting as a deputy press secretary

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida July 28, 2025August 8, 2025

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Florida’s international tourist numbers are down so far in 2025

DeSantis has dismissed reports that Canadians would stay away from Florida because of Trump’s actions

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida May 21, 2025August 5, 2025

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COVID-19 pandemic tanked Visit Florida’s return on investment, report says

With tourists back at beaches, theme parks and other attractions, the analysis projects that Visit Florida’s economic return will rebound

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida April 4, 2024July 27, 2024

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Florida House agrees to boost funding for Visit Florida’s tourism-marketing efforts

The agreement also likely spells the end of Enterprise Florida

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida May 1, 2023May 28, 2025

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Florida House lawmakers want to cut funding for Visit Florida tourism-marketing agency

Tourism officials warn the changes would harm efforts that last year helped lead to tourism numbers topping pre-pandemic levels

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida March 29, 2023July 21, 2025

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Florida House and Senate advance proposed record spending plans for 2023-2024 year

DeSantis has requested that funding for the state guard go from $10 million in the current year to more than $95 million in 2023-2024

by Ryan Dailey and Jim Turner, News Service of Florida March 29, 2023March 31, 2025

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Florida tourism dropped in first quarter of 2026

Florida sees increase in tourism numbers, but fewer Canadian visitors

DeSantis spokesman Bryan Griffin will now lead Visit Florida

Florida’s international tourist numbers are down so far in 2025

COVID-19 pandemic tanked Visit Florida’s return on investment, report says

Florida House agrees to boost funding for Visit Florida’s tourism-marketing efforts

Florida House lawmakers want to cut funding for Visit Florida tourism-marketing agency

Florida House and Senate advance proposed record spending plans for 2023-2024 year

Visit Florida filming blue skies across the state for post-Hurricane Ian tourism campaign

Visit Florida pauses tourism campaign following Hurricane Ian

State senators want to extend life of state’s tourism marketing arm Visit Florida to boost COVID-19 rebound

Visit Florida asks for $75 million, increased lifespan to bring tourists back to state

Visit Florida asks for $75 million, increased lifespan to bring tourists back to state

Visit Florida will spend millions on advertising to lure tourists to the Sunshine State

In midst of record new COVID-19 Florida’s tourist welcome centers reopen with free face masks

Supporters of Visit Florida scramble to save the tourism agency

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Florida Senate president says state’s tourism needs marketing to offset image of hurricanes and polluted waters

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