Nash County has seen an increase in travelers since the restrictions have eased, and travelers are getting out more.
Great recovery was seen statewide compared to 2020 with visitor spending across the state up 45 percent. Each of the state's 100 counties experienced increases in spending from 2020 to 2021. This study was prepared for Visit North Carolina by Tourism Economics."
In 2021, Nash County visitors spending grew to $301.51 million, which is a 39.2% increase over 2020.
We appreciate all of our tourism partners and local officials for helping make us a destination not only for our travelers but also for our residents alike. This year as the global pandemic still challenges us all, it gives us encouragement to look at the vital impact tourism and the hospitality industry has in our communities, says Barbara Green, Executive Director of Nash County Travel & Tourism.
Tourism-related spending generated $13.1 million in state and $10.9 million in local tax revenues in Nash County. The impact this has for each household in Nash County is that they paid $252.64 less in state and local taxes. Nash County also employs over two thousand three hundred people that are directly tied to tourism and the hospitality industry.
For more information on the area and to view our suggested tours, please visit www.explorenashcounty.com. or contact Barbara Green, 252-972-5080, barbara@explorenashcounty.com.