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Tourism’s economic impact soars while worker wages lag in Central Florida

Published: August 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM

A recent study released by Visit Orlando highlights a significant milestone for Central Florida’s tourism industry, which generated a record-breaking $94.5 billion economic impact in 2024.

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