In honor of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) May 7-13, the Iowa Tourism Office recognized Greene County for moving Iowa’s economy forward by contributing to the state’s $9.4 billion tourism industry.
Established in 1983, NTTW is an annual tradition to mark the U.S. travel industry’s role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating quality job opportunities, stimulating business activity, and elevating the quality of life for everyday Americans.
“Travel is an integral part of Iowa’s economy. Visitors annually generate more than $1 billion in state and local tax revenue that pays for programs that benefit all of us who live here,” said Amy Zeigler, manager of the Iowa Tourism Office. “This National Travel and Tourism Week, we are proud to celebrate all that travel does for the state now, and all that it will contribute to the future.”
“The tourism industry is a major part of our local economy and creates opportunities for new businesses and residents to see Greene County and make the decision to call our community home,” said Molly Cunningham, Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community events & tourism coordinator.
—86 jobs are supported by travel and tourism in Greene County
—Travel and tourism generates $1,240,000 in local tax revenue for Greene County
Recent research from Destination Analysts shows tremendous excitement from Americans to travel, with a majority looking to travel domestically in the next year.
The Iowa Tourism Office, part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, works closely with community partners, attractions, and events, to promote the state’s beautifully vast scenery and unique history. Tourism in Iowa generated $1.8 billion in tax revenues in 2021, with more than $1 billion supporting state and local governments, while employing a total of 65,000 people statewide. For more information on everything Iowa has to offer tourists, visit traveliowa.com.
