Tourism Impact

The facts and figures below are for calendar year 2023, released in August, 2024

$468,000,000 – in annual expenditures by tourists (lodging, food service, transportation, retail, recreation & entertainment).

2,470 – Jobs directly supported by tourism.

$121,600,000 – Worker paychecks annually

$15,300,000 – State tax revenues generated by tourists.

$15,300,000 – Local county tax revenues generated by tourists.

$687.05 – Tax savings per resident as a result of tourist spending

The Economic Impact of Travel on North Carolina Counties. This study was prepared for Visit North Carolina by Tourism Economics.

Plan Your Visit

Whether you’re looking to explore the great outdoors, experience Appalachian arts and culture, or simply relax in a secluded cabin, Jackson County has it all.