Florida’s economy which remains highly dependent of tourism is going to take a major hit thanks to COVID-19. The question now is whether or not the recovery here can be as swift as in other parts of the nation with more diversified economies. That largely depends on how aggressively airli...
Tallahassee, FL — Florida has reached a new milestone in domestic tourism, capturing a record 15.5% share of the U.S. vacation market in 2024, according... Florida DailyApril 7, 2025 Business / Economy News Trump’s Plans on Student Loan Forgiveness The Trump administration is putting in...
This study uses secondary data collected by from the state of Florida and the US federal government to estimate revenue losses to 6 sectors in Florida's tourism economy due to tropical cyclones between 2008 and 2018. Based on the pooled sample of all counties, mean per county losses were ...
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hurricane Irma's path of destruction up Florida's Gulf Coast on Sunday threatens to disrupt a thriving state tourism industry worth more than $100 billion annually just months ahead of the busy winter travel season. Some of the state's biggest attractions have announ...
and are likely to repay or default on loans given projected climate change. Neither are they likely to assess the effects of implementation on future fiscal health. Will these projects enable additional development within floodplains, thereby increasing overall fiscal exposure to future, bigger floods...
If you look closely at Florida's economy, its vulnerabilities to the pandemic become evident.The state depends on international trade, tourism, and agriculture – sectors that rely heavily on lower-wage, often seasonal, workers. These workers can't do their jobs from home, and they face financ...
with many feeling it is improper to support U.S. tourism in response to the current political climate. In 2024, Canadians accounted for approximately 3.3 million visitors to Central Florida. Their absence could significantly affect the region’s tourism economy, which relies heavily on this demograp...
By Matt O’Hern Florida’s $100 billion tourism industry enjoyed a strong finish to 2023, and a slew of new attractions at various theme parks... Matt O'HernJanuary 3, 2024 Theme Parks and Resorts Disney World, Universal Orlando Plan Reopenings Despite the reopening of Disney Springs, ...
Florida has announced the establishment of the Office of Ocean Economy at Florida Atlantic University. This office will develop the state's blue economy sectors, including maritime industries, aquaculture, and tourism, with a strong emphasis on expanding and improving the recreational dive industry. Re...
Ahead of Host City 2023, Host City spoke with Mathew Ratner, Director, Sports & Entertainment Tourism, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and Consuelo Sanchez, Tourism Assistant Director, Pasco County to find out about their approach to event hosting ...