Volusia County Beaches wins top honor at Visitors’ Choice Awards

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced the winners of its annual Visitors’ Choice Awards, highlighting the attractions and businesses visitors enjoyed most in the area.The awards are based on surveys and data collected from visitors, according to the bureau. Volusia County Beaches received the program’s top honor, the Award of Excellence.Other notable winners included Daytona International Speedway and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America for major attractions, and Daytona Beach Bike Week for major events.Additional winners recognized by visitors included the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, the Daytona Beach Bandshell and several local restaurants and businesses.Officials said the awards reflect visitor experiences and the continued popularity of the Daytona Beach area as a tourism destination.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.TOP STORIES FROM WFTV CHANNEL 9Medical episode leads to collision between sedan and school bus in Central FloridaFHP: 3 dead, several hurt in DeLeon Springs head-on crashOrlando Magic fire head coach Jamahl MosleyPresident Trump approves extended red snapper season for Florida fishermenBaby born twice after pioneering surgery in Orlando©2026 Cox Media GroupSanford temple arson suspect captured after police chase, officials sayMedical episode leads to collision between sedan and school bus in Central FloridaBaby born twice after pioneering surgery in OrlandoOrlando Magic fire head coach Jamahl MosleyNation’s top high school jazz band title goes to Central Florida school