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Fort Lauderdale, often regarded as the Venice of America, is the seat of Broward County and the center of economic activity in the area. The Intracoastal Waterway is lined with waterfront restaurants, scenic walkways, and marinas. Dubbed the “Yacht Capital of the World,” the city hosts the annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the world’s largest in-water boat show, which generated $1.3 billion in 2019. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 show continued as planned with necessary precautions in place.
[1] Fort Lauderdale remains a popular tourist and yachting destination in South Florida, which positions the market for a strong recovery as it continues to benefit from its year-round warm climate, increases in domestic travelers, and staycations. This will be especially evident as travelers opt to vacation domestically, whether to drive-to or short-flight destinations, in lieu of cruise and international travel.