The Wyoming Office of Tourism released its 2020 Economic Impact of Travel in Wyoming report this week which was conducted by Dean Runyan Associates.
According to the report, in a year when travel was limited, and socially distant destinations were in greater demand, Wyoming’s travel economy only declined by 23 percent, whereas the U.S. travel economy declined by 36 percent.
Wyoming Tourism Executive Director Diane Shober notes, “Last year was unprecedented for the world and travel industry, but as the least populated state, Wyoming was uniquely positioned as a destination for those looking to enjoy wide-open spaces in a socially-distant environment.”
Specifically, Wyoming welcomed 6.9-million overnight visitors, who spent over $3-billion. Visitor spending directly affected Wyoming’s economy by generating $160-million in local and state tax revenues, and travelers to the state supported 40,720 Wyoming jobs, including 28,630 directly in the travel industry and 12,090 in other industries.
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