Pinellas tourism hits $10B impact, funds $153M projects

Tourism continues to anchor Pinellas County’s economy, generating more than $10 billion in economic impact in 2025 while supporting roughly 100,000 jobs across hospitality, retail, transportation and related sectors.

Beyond visitor spending, tourism is also driving significant reinvestment back into the county.

In 2025, tourism-generated dollars returned nearly $155 million directly into Pinellas County communities, funding infrastructure, cultural assets and events that benefit residents as well as visitors…

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