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In reply to the discussion: I sent the Florida Chamber of Congress an email last evening explaining that as long as [View all]ShazzieB
(19,338 posts)"Florida is the top travel destination in the world, relying on tourism to drive its economy more than any other state." https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/011316/floridas-economy-6-industries-driving-gdp-growth.asp
"Tourism is key to Floridas competitiveness. The truth is that visitors to Florida help 'pay the bills' and help ensure Floridians dont pay a personal income tax. Floridas tourism industry brings in more than $6 billion in state taxes, and more than $5 billion in local taxes which in turn helps fund schools, improve healthcare and support other government services." https://www.flchamber.com/tourism-is-key-to-floridas-competitiveness/
Yes, Florida has a diverse economy, but tourism is a very big part of it. As a resident of the state, you may not be personally dependent on the "grace of visitors" in a direct way, but it's impacting your well-being and that of the state as a whole in many more ways than you realize.
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