We do nothing in the capital District to promote heritage tourism. Here is the results of one little community that has one theme, a war battle. Tourism impact rises on cusp of 150th Economic study for 2012 shows visitor spending at $629 million (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) - 1/20/2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ... CONTACT: Carl Whitehill Media Relations Manager Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau (717) 338-1055 or [email protected] In the year leading up to Gettysburg’s major 150th Anniversary of both the Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address, tourism spending increased to $629 million – a 3 percent jump over 2011. The Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development recently released its annual study measuring the economic impact of tourism across the state in 2012. As Gettysburg and Adams County, Pa., ramped up to its sesquicentennial anniversaries, the economic impact of the county’s largest industry grew significantly. “Back in 2010, we estimated that Adams County would see a slight increase in 2011 and 2012 as the county geared up for the anniversary,” said Norris Flowers, President of the Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Many visitors were traveling to Gettysburg as other major battlegrounds commemorated their 150th anniversaries.” In 2012, visitors spent $629 million in Adams County. Spending in 2010 and 2011 was $555 million and $608 million, respectively. Additionally, tourism generated $121.7 million to federal, state and local governments in 2012. “Tourism is much more than just money in the pockets of business owners,” said Flowers. “Tourism, through taxes, helps supports our governments, as well as the employment of thousands of people in Adams County.” Employment supported by tourism in Adams County grew to 7,350 workers in 2012. This figure represents those who work in jobs that are impacted by tourism directly or indirectly. Gettysburg’s banner year While economic impact numbers from DCED for 2013 will not be available until December 2014, the Gettysburg CVB estimates that economic impact for the 150th Anniversary year will be significant – as high as $750 million, a number that’s based on current economic data and the estimated increase in visitation for 2013. In June/July 2013, for the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County hosted an estimated 235,000 visitors for the 10-day commemoration. Additionally, in November, for the 150th Anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, approximately 10,000 attended the ceremony on Nov. 19 with thousands of additional visitors later that weekend for the Remembrance Day events. The Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, the official destination marketing organization, markets Gettysburg – Adams County as a premier travel destination, producing a positive economic impact.
Posted on: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 15:45:49 +0000
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