Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Another Record-Breaking Year for Florida Tourism: Florida Welcomes 143.3 Million Visitors in 2025

February 20, 2026

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced preliminary estimates from VISIT FLORIDA indicating that Florida welcomed 143.3 million visitors in calendar year 2025: another record-setting performance for the Sunshine State. In the fourth quarter of 2025, an estimated 33.5 million visitors traveled to the state, making it the highest fourth quarter visitation on record. Preliminary estimates show [...]