Last year may have been a record breaking year, but as Wesh 2’s Megha Merad tells us, this year seems to be even better so far. March made history, becoming the first month in which tourism tax revenue topped $9 million, according to the tourism board. Official. January, February and March of this year all brought in more tourism revenue than the same months last year, said Experience Kissimmee president and CEO, who said March was especially history-making. . It far exceeded our wildest expectations, he says. They thought last March was good. Last March was a record-breaking day. The largest tax collection month in the history of experienced Kissimmee and Osceola counties. So we never expected to reach that goal. this year. Um, when taxes started coming in, we thought, um, we’d be down a little bit, um, maybe 1% or 2%. Or even when the levy started, it was still 5% higher than last year. Now, his March is the biggest tax collection period in history. And last year he broke the $9 million cap, for example $8.8 million. This year, the number rose to 9.2 million. But why March? Minick said the Easter holiday brought a lot of tourists, and domestic travelers also visited Central Florida. Tourism authorities are working with tour operators to retain tourists. We also have several campaigns underway, including spring, summer, and vacation homes. He says about 50% of the tax collection is dependent on them, so about 20% is made up of international customers. Knocking on wood, we hope this trend continues into late spring and early summer in Osceola County. Megan Mellado Wesh Two News.Tourism authorities are also working on the domestic market.
Central Florida tourist numbers hit record numbers, officials say
Updated: May 10, 2024 6:38 PM EDT
According to tourism authorities, January, February and March this year all brought in more tourism revenue than the same months last year. “March in particular was history-making,” said DT Minnich, president and CEO of Experience Kissimmee. Last year’s March was the largest tax month ever in the history of Kissimmee and Osceola County. So I didn’t expect to reach that goal this year. ” Minnich said. When the tax collection started, we thought it would be slightly below or 5% above last year. “Right now, March of this year is the largest tax collection period in history, breaking the $9 million cap,” Minnich said, noting that the Easter holiday brought in a lot of tourists and domestic travelers also headed to Central Florida. Ta. Tourism authorities are cooperating with travel companies. He also said that about 50% of tax collection is dependent on taxes, so he said that he is also running several campaigns such as spring, summer, and vacation homes. About 20%, he said, “We expect this trend to continue into late spring and early summer,” Minnich said.
Osceola County, Florida —
According to tourism authorities, January, February and March this year all brought in more tourism revenue than the same months last year.
DT Minnich, president and CEO of Experience Kissimmee, said the March in particular made history.
“It far exceeded our expectations,” Minnich said. “Last March was a record-breaking month in the history of Experience Kissimmee and Osceola County, the largest tax collection month ever. , I never expected to reach that goal this year.” And when tax collections started, we thought it would be slightly lower or even 5% higher than last year. ”
Now, March of this year was the biggest tax collection period in history, with the tax cap exceeding $9 million.
“For example, last year it was $8.8 million, and this year it’s $9.2 million,” Minnich said.
He said the Easter holiday brought a lot of tourists, and domestic travelers also headed to Central Florida.
Tourism authorities are working with tour operators to retain tourists.
The company also said that about 50% of its tax collection depends on these, so it is currently running several campaigns, including those for spring, summer, and vacation homes.
About 20% are made up of international guests, he said.
“We expect this trend to continue into late spring and early summer,” Minnich said.
