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By Michael Costeines, The Floridian
8/20/25
Florida welcomed a record-setting 34.4 million visitors in the second quarter of 2025, extending on a historic first quarter in tourism for the Sunshine State despite global uncertainty during the early days of the Trump administration. The second quarter (Q2) runs from April to the end of June.
“Florida continues to lead the way as the nation’s top destination for visitors,” DeSantis said in a press release. “People from all over the world come to the Free State of Florida for safety, sites, and unforgettable adventures. These numbers are a testament to the work we’ve done to make our state the most appealing state to visit in the nation.”
Here are some numbers in Q2 for Florida via the release:
- Recorded 91.5% domestic visitation, with 31.5 million travelers. 6.7% came from abroad, including 1.9% Canadian visitors
- Oversees visitation climbed by 11.4% compared to Q2 2024, with 640,000 Canadian tourists visiting the state
- 28.6 million total enplanements at Florida’s 19 major airports. They include Punta Gorda (+22.5%) and St. Petersburg-Clearwater (+14.0%)
- Domestic non-resident visitors: 37.7% by air/62.3% by non-air travel
- A 1.2% increase in room demand at Florida hotels
Read the full article here: https://floridianpress.com/2025/08/florida-records-historic-34-4-million-visitors-in-second-quarter/
