Correction: Florida is not the world’s leading travel destination
I previously wrote that Florida would remove red light cameras to maintain its status of being the world’s leading travel destination. I based my statement on facts provided by Florida.
However, PolitiFact reported that Governor Scott was expressing his personal opinion. Scott’s spokesman said:
The governor truly believes Florida is the 'top travel destination' in the world. It’s his personal view.
What Are the World’s Top Tourist Destinations?
The World Tourism Organization UNWTO, a division of the United Nations promotes and tracks travel data. Their UNWTO Tourism Highlights displayed information for 2012.
Top Five Travel Destinations from UNWTO
- France
- United States
- China
- Spain
- Italy
Where Do Tourists Spend the Most Money?
Tourists spend the most money in the USA.
The top five countries for international tourism receipts are:
- United States
- Spain
- France
- China
- Macao (China)
It seems that tourists spend more time in the United States, to spend more money.
Florida Will Remove Red Light Cameras for Tourists
I should not have written that Florida was the world’s leading travel destination. However, I still believe that Florida will remove red light cameras to maintain its position as a popular travel destination.
Florida wants tourists to return, without spending an additional $158 for a red light camera ticket during their vacations.