In 2015, 66.1 million people visited Orlando, growing 5.5% from 2014 and solidifying the Florida city’s position as the most visited destination in the US.

According to the latest statistics from the Visit Orlando tourism association, visitation to the region has more than doubled over the past 20 years, growing from 32.4 million in 1995.

“Reaching more than 66 million visitors to Orlando is an amazing accomplishment for our tourism community,” said Visit Orlando president and CEO George Aguel.

“This new milestone and rapid growth over the past two decades is a result of having a tourism industry and community partners that are focused on growth and investment, dedication to the needs of our visitors and the global marketing and sales efforts of our Visit Orlando team and member companies.”

A record 33 million room nights were sold in Orlando in 2015, resulting in record tourist development tax collections topping $230m in Orange County, home to the Central Florida tourism district.

“We’re so proud to break another national record and again be named the top visitor destination for the US,” said Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs.

“With our superb convention centre and culture of hospitality, world-class theme parks, family-friendly entertainment and luxury dining and lodging amenities, it’s no surprise that Central Florida remains the top destination for business, family and leisure guests.”