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Destination metrics show near‑prestorm recovery: 14.9 million visitors and $10B economic impact reported

Pinellas County Tourist Development Council · December 18, 2025
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Staff reported an estimated 14.9 million visitors in FY25, more than $10 billion in economic impact and over $92 million in TDT collections; length of stay fell to 4.1 nights and staff warned pacing is a sample and not property‑level totals.

Destination metrics presented to the Tourist Development Council on Dec. 17 estimated 14,900,000 visitors in fiscal 2025 and an economic impact in excess of $10 billion. The presenter said TDT collections exceeded $92,000,000 for the fourth consecutive year and highlighted a partial recovery in many beach communities following storms.

Staff noted changes in…

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