WEST PALM BEACH — The Palm Beaches welcomed a record-breaking number of visitors in the first half of2024. From January to June 2024, The Palm Beaches welcomed 5.19 million visitors, a 1.
7% increase compared to the first half of 2023. This marks an all-time high compared to the same period from previous years. International visitation grew to an all-time high of 488,100 visitors, an 11.
9% increase compared to the first half of 2023. In the first half of 2024, Canadian visitation grew by 4.9% to 224,100.
Visitor spending also reached an all-time high of US$4.05 billion, a 2.4% increase compared to the first half of 2023.
“Achieving this remarkable milestone in the visitation numbers is a testament to our team’s dedication and innovation,” said Milton Segarra, president and CEO of Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County. “We have embraced cutting-edge technologies and leveraged business intelligence methodologies for a data-driven edge in our marketing strategies. This dynamic approach has significantly paid off, driving unprecedented growth and elevating our destination’s appeal.
” AMRIT OCEAN RESORT OPENS ITS DOORS Further boosting the destination’s appeal is a long list of welcoming accommodations, including the newly opened Amrit Ocean Resort. Located on Singer Island of Palm Beach County, the luxury beachfront wellness resort spans seven beachfront acres and boasts over 103,000 square feet of wellness and sp.