More tourists spent more money in Door and Kewaunee Counties during their visits in 2019. Data release from the state on Monday showed direct visitor spending increased by more than four percent in Kewaunee County and greater than two percent in Door County. Only six counties saw more direct visitor spending than Door County and just seven counties saw a bigger percentage jump from 2018 than Kewaunee County. Tourism coordinator Jennifer Gonzalez credits its outdoor recreation activities like charter fishing for Kewaunee County’s growth.
Gonzalez says the county with help from its three chambers also focused more on an effort to become a second choice for people visiting the area for Packers games. Both Kewaunee and Door Counties also saw growth in total business sales, employment, and total labor income.
