Each year, our area attracts 8.3 million visitors, who spend more than $4.8 billion in our local economy. Visitors are a vital part of our area's economic picture, but not just because of the money they spend here.

Our visitors provide credible, personal recommendations on the Daytona Beach area that draw friends and family members to visit as well. They bring a wealth of diverse ideas to the area and they often move their homes and their business here. So next time you encounter a visitor to our area, please take a moment to offer a quick word of welcome and/or thanks. We sincerely hope they'll love our community as much as we do!