In a record-breaking tourism surge, Florida, along with Chicago, California, New York City, Las Vegas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, attracted over 143 million visitors in 2024, redefining U.S. travel success. This boom wasn’t luck—it was smart strategy, emotional storytelling, and timely execution. From theme parks to festivals, coastlines to culture, these destinations tapped into traveler desires—and set a new blueprint for the future of global tourism.