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What businesses?
Disney World? The hotels and restaurants lining the Florida beaches?
“As the state’s No. 1 industry, tourism is crucial to Florida’s economy – generating 23 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue and employing more than one million Floridians. In 2011, tourism was responsible for welcoming 86.5 million visitors to Florida and generated $67.2 billion in direct economic impact.”
- For every dollar spent on tourism marketing, VISIT FLORIDA generates $177 in tourism spending and $11 in new sales tax collections.
- VISIT FLORIDA’s vision is to establish Florida as the No. 1 travel destination in the world.
- Every 85 visitors supports one Florida job, which means a growing tourism industry equates to increasing employment and a stronger economy.”
https://www.flgov.com/governor-scott-applauds-floridas-tourism-marketing-2/