Comment on Miami wants to turn parts of the city into a real-life GTA Vice City, but sheriff opposes the plan

tal@lemmy.today ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

There are legitimately locations that have gotten a tourism bump from being present in media.

vegasspecialtytours.com/goodsprings-fallout-tour/

Step into the world of Fallout: New Vegas on our Goodsprings Fallout Tour. This immersive tour takes you to the historic town of Goodsprings, Nevada, the real-life inspiration behind the beloved video game. Experience the rich history and unique charm of this iconic location as you explore its fascinating past and connection to the Fallout universe.

I think that the idea of Miami doing it is pretty nuts, though, content aside. Miami isn’t some kind of obscure backwater from a tourism standpoint.

…yahoo.com/…/greater-miami-convention-visitors-bu…

The numbers are in and Greater Miami and Miami Beach continues to deliver by charting new records in visitation. At the GMCVB’s annual State of the Travel & Tourism Industry event, tourism leaders gathered to herald a milestone 2025: 28.3 million visitors, $32.2 billion in total economic impact and a globally competitive destination that continues to bolster employment, drives commerce to local businesses and delivers quality-of-life benefits for every Miami-Dade County resident.

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