Tuesday, May 21, 2024 A report by the Pennsylvania Tourism Office shows that the tourism industry generated $76.7 billion in economic impact, supported 486,871 jobs, contributed $4.7 billion in state and local taxes, and welcomed 192.
4 million visitors in 2022. The report highlights the vital importance of the travel industry to Pennsylvania’s economy, which is a key priority within Governor Shapiro’s economic development strategy. The report’s results were highlighted by Deputy Secretary of Tourism Carrie Fischer Lepore, who emphasized the significant economic driver that tourism is in Pennsylvania, injecting billions of dollars into the economy and funding vital services.
Governor Shapiro has proposed a $15 million increase in funding for tourism in his 2024-25 budget proposal, recognizing the crucial role that tourism plays in the Commonwealth’s economy. The report also shows that visitor spending generated $9.6 billion in government revenues, with state and local taxes alone totaling $4.
65 billion in 2022, an increase of $458 million from 2021. Overnight visitor spending increased by $4.8 billion, with more than 66 million trips resulting in $28 billion in spending.
Key points include: – 192.4 million visitors, an increase of more than 12 million from 2021 – $76.7 billion in total economic impact – $4.
7 billion in state and local taxes – 486,871 jobs supported, equivalent to 1 in 16 jobs in the state – $7.5 billion increase in direct visitor spending to .
