BTN Interviews: Erick Garnica, Associate VP Global Leisure Sales at Discover the Palm Beaches

The Palm Beaches is enjoying strong momentum from the UK, with visitation up 12.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. Known as America’s First Resort Destination®, the Florida destination combines luxury resorts, golf, culture, wellness, nature and 47 miles of Atlantic coastline across 39 cities and towns. Breaking Travel News speaks to The Palm Beaches about UK growth, responsible coastal tourism, new hotel openings and the experiences shaping the destination’s future.