The state of Florida experienced the highest amount of tourist money spent in 2023, an achievement Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) touted on social media.
A record-breaking $131 billion was spent by tourists visiting the Sunshine State last year, up by 5% from 2022. The governor took to Facebook to promote the newly confirmed statistics for Florida’s economy, joking that the state’s tourism flourished “despite ‘travel advisories’ issued by left-wing activist groups” on the state.
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