Listen Live

Podcast

Videos

Daily E-lert

News

Tourism continues to make big gains in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism confirmed what you may have already known: a lot of people spent time and money in the state last year. Tourism generated $23.7 billion in total economic impact in 2022, surpassing its previous record in 2019.  Every county in the state saw an increase in total economic impact year-over-year, thanks in part to the highest-ever overnight visitation. Door County saw an economic impact of $582 million, which was an increase of just under 10 percent over 2021. Direct visitor spending was up $41 million over the previous year to $467 million in 2022. Destination Door County President and CEO Julie Gilbert says a big reason why they have continued to see growth is the driving market continues to be strong while airlines continue to play catchup from the pandemic.

Gilbert is also proud of the over 3,300 jobs supported by tourism in 2022. You can see more about the year in tourism in Wisconsin by clicking this link.

 

 

DOOR COUNTY NUMBERS

  • Tourism’s total economic impact in Door County increased by $51.7 million over the previous year, totaling $582.4 million in 2022
  • Direct visitor spending led the way, totaling $466.5 million last year, with indirect and induced spending representing the remaining $115.9 million and bringing the total economic activity from tourism to $582 million.
  • Door County’s visitor economy supported a total of 3,335 jobs, which earned local jobholders $113.3 million in labor income in 2022.
  • $47.8 million in state and local taxes was generated as a result of tourism-related spending.

 

Search Our Site

CANCELLATIONS

Current Weather

STURGEON BAY WEATHER

Poll

Has the increase in gas prices in the past three months impacted your travel plans?
Add a Comment
(Fields are Optional)

Your email address is never published.

Obituaries

Click Here for more Obituaries

Obituary posting fee is $25

Sports Poll

Newsletter

Sign up for our Daily Electronic Newspaper!

Plus, Get the latest updates for Local Sports, Obituaries and more delivered to your inbox!