Summary
Tourism in Miami Beach strengthens the local community by generating $2.2 billion in annual tax revenue, delivering an estimated $2,300 in household tax savings, and supporting more than 11,000 local jobs. Far beyond a visitor experience, tourism fuels essential services, drives economic stability, and creates opportunities for residents.
Tourism is often seen as something created for visitors, but in Miami Beach, it directly strengthens the community that lives here. The impact is substantial.
In 2025, visitors generated $2.2 billion in local and state tax revenue across Miami Beach and Miami Dade County. According to the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), that single stream of activity delivers approximately $2,300 in annual tax savings per household, or about $809 in savings per resident.
Tourism also supports more than 11,000 local jobs, nearly 25% of all employment in Miami Beach, across hospitality, restaurants, and retail. In Miami Beach, tourism is not just enjoyed by guests, it fuels our economy, secures essential public services, and creates opportunity for residents. It is one of the city’s greatest engines for stability and shared prosperity.
So, when Miami Beach is called a “tourism city,” it is a title we can hold with confidence and pride. To learn more about how tourism benefits our community, and how the City of Miami Beach supports residents, businesses, and visitors in building this economic ecosystem, visit www.mbbiz.com.
