ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida is still one of the top tourist destinations in the world, according to a new report.
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Data shows 34.6 million visitors traveled to Florida in the third quarter of this year.
That’s an increase of 500,000 visitors from last year.
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According to the report, the total number of visitors to Florida has increased for three quarters in a row.
Of the visitors to The Sunshine State, 25.6 million people arrived by plane.
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That number is also an improvement compared to last year.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the record-breaking numbers are proof that Florida is the country’s premier travel destination.
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