I was born and raised in the 305 and Miami will always hold a special place in my heart. The beaches, the nightlife, the food, the culture…I've never experienced another city like it.
Tourism is a huge income generator for Miami. It is the number one job provider in Miami and accounts for 144.8 thousand jobs. In 2019, Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau reported a total of 24.2 million visitors. Miami-Dade County collected $6,107,22 in hotel food and beverage taxes from September 2019 through August 2020.
Some of the most visited places in Miami, according to TripAdvisor, include: the Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Dolphin Mall, Zoo Miami and Miami Design District.