An estimated 142.9 million people traveled to Florida last year, a record total as the tourism industry continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to numbers released Wednesday by Gov.

In a groundbreaking achievement, Florida saw an unprecedented influx of tourists in 2024, welcoming 142.9 million visitors to the "Sunshine State."

Florida's tourism industry continues to thrive, with Governor Ron DeSantis announcing that the state welcomed a record-breaking 142.9 million visitors in 2024. This surpasses the previous record set in 2023 and represents a 1.

Tourism in Florida was record-setting in 2024, with nearly 3 million more than ever before to set a new mark of 142.9 million. Gov. Ron DeSantis said 30 million came in the fourth quarter and 3 million throughout the year from overseas.