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Tourism Powers Central Florida Economy | Fort Wayne News
Central Florida’s tourism industry smashed records last year, pumping nearly $98.6 billion into the local economy — with visitors spending almost $63 billion directly and another $35 billion indirectly. Orange County captured 85% of that cash, while Osceola and Seminole took 12% and 3% respectively. Seventy-six million people visited, fueling job growth across 476,000 positions — 300,000 in hospitality alone. Tourism also generated over $7 billion in state and local taxes, saving the average household nearly $7,700 annually — up to $10,700 in Orange County. For Central Florida, tourism isn’t…
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