INDIANAPOLIS – A new study released by Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch with the Indiana Office of Tourism Development shows a growing impact tourism has on Indiana’s economy.
“Now in its seventh year of continued growth, the tourism industry has set a record $12.7 billion in visitor spending last year,” Crouch said. “This trend, combined with the new leadership Misty Weisensteiner will bring, will take tourism to the Next Level in the years to come.”
Here are some of the highlights of the report:
- The number of visitors to Indiana destinations increased to 80 million;
- Total visitor spending reached $12.7B;
- Overnight visits rose to 31.2 million;
- Spending per visitor rose to $158;
- Visitor spending added $9.8B to the state’s gross domestic product;
- Out of each dollar spent, $0.72 stays in Indiana;
- Tourism generated $1.4B in state and local taxes;
- Indiana tourism supported 199,830 full-time jobs; and
- Hoosier households saved an average of $561.
The study was commissioned by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development and conducted by Rockport Analytics, an independent market research and consulting company that specializes in economic impact and feasibility studies for the travel, tourism and hospitality industry.
The infographic illustrates some key data points in the economic report. It can be found on the Indiana Office of Tourism Development’s website, VisitIndianaTourism.com.
