New studies by Yahoo Travel show that Miami is the number one tourist destination and holiday destination worldwide.
The study focused on consumer interest and activity and found that Miami came in second only to Las Vegas as a tourist destination.
Cancun was number three, and Miami beat out Orlando and all its theme parks; it came in at number eight.
Tourists say they love the beaches, the food, the cultural flair, and the amazing weather of the Miami Beach area. There aren’t many places in the US where you can wear flip-flops, shorts, and a t-shirt outside in December.
And if you sometimes get annoyed by the influx of slow-driving tourists, remember that tourism is Miami’s number one industry, providing jobs and hotel taxes.
Though tourists are flocking here despite the bad economy, hotel room rates have dropped, meaning fewer tax dollars for South Florida.
YAHOO TRAVEL STUDY RESULTS:
1.) Las Vegas, NV
2.) Miami, FL
3.) Cancun, Mexico
4.) San Diego, CA
5.) Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
6.) New York City, NY
7.) San Francisco, CA
8.) Orlando, FL
9.) Honolulu, HI
10.) Paris, France
