Tourism
What does this measure?
This data measures the economic impact of tourism across the Hudson Valley region of New York, including Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties. It details visitor spending in 2023 across various categories, such as lodging and food, and tracks the tourism-generated taxes at the local and state levels. The data also provides a comprehensive view of tourism's economic impact, including its contributions to direct sales, labor income, employment, and the overall tax burden relief for households.
Summary Statement
In 2023, tourism in the Hudson Valley region generated a total of $5.007 billion in visitor spending, contributing to a total of $614.5 million in tourism-generated taxes and supporting 53,479 jobs. Orange County was a significant contributor to these totals, generating $1.196 billion in visitor spending and accounting for 11,728 jobs. Furthermore, tourism in Orange County generated $161.9 million in taxes, which translated to a savings of $1,198 for each household in the county. This demonstrates the tourism industry's powerful economic role throughout the entire region.
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