Local Tourism Impact Is Increasing

Visitors spent $691.2 million in Adams County in 2016, according to a recently released report through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. This marks a $4.5 million increase over the previous year.
 
The report breaks down visitor spending into five categories:

• Lodging: $92.9 million
• Dining: $141.1 million
• Shopping: $126.8 million
• Recreation: $165.0 million
• Transportation: $165.4 million

The same study also reported that 5,199 jobs in Adams County were directly supported by tourism in 2016, while an additional 2,659 employees benefited indirectly through service jobs and other businesses that support the tourism industry. More than $146 million was paid in wages to those direct tourism workers.
 
Overall, visitors - both directly and indirectly - contributed $134 million in taxes to federal, state and local governments, according to the report.
 
This report comes on the heels of an announcement that hotel revenue in Adams County recorded a banner year in 2017, generating more than $52 million.

To view the full report, click the link below and scroll to pages 76-82.

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