This chapter talks about the rich culture of Hawaii. It also points out all the different contributors to its successful economy. Tourism is the main contributor to this success and I want to look at how tourism affects Washington State.
"The tourism industry in Washington State employs 143,800 people, creates $4.3 billion in earnings (payroll), generates total direct visitor spending of $15.2 billion and generates $1 billion state and local tax revenue..."
"Tourism Matters" is a campaign by the state to exemplify the importance of tourism to its economy. Their website states tourism facts:
Tourism is a major industry in Washington State
According to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) produced, tourism ranks 4th as an industry, following software, aerospace and agriculture & food.
According to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) produced, tourism ranks 4th as an industry, following software, aerospace and agriculture & food.
Tourism means business
it supports existing companies
it stimulates new business development
it supports existing companies
it stimulates new business development
Tourism supports jobs
Nearly 150,000 jobs and $4.2 billion in earnings in Washington State
In six non-urban Washington counties, travel-related jobs are more than 10% of total employment
Nearly 150,000 jobs and $4.2 billion in earnings in Washington State
In six non-urban Washington counties, travel-related jobs are more than 10% of total employment
Tourists spend money
Total direct visitor spending was $14.2 billion in 2009
Total direct visitor spending was $14.2 billion in 2009
Tourists pay taxes
Nearly $1 billion in local/state tax revenue in 2009
Nearly $1 billion in local/state tax revenue in 2009
Tourism pays for itself…and then some
Hotel/motel taxes support:
Convention center construction
Arts and cultural institutions
Low income housing
Transportation projects
Community centers
Hotel/motel taxes support:
Convention center construction
Arts and cultural institutions
Low income housing
Transportation projects
Community centers
Washington's urban and rural areas work together to maximize tourism benefit
Big cities are gateways to rural attractions
Rural areas are more dependent on tourism
(Travel spending generates 15% of local sales tax and hotel/motel taxes in 8 rural counties)
Big cities are gateways to rural attractions
Rural areas are more dependent on tourism
(Travel spending generates 15% of local sales tax and hotel/motel taxes in 8 rural counties)
The campaign aims to generate awareness around everything the state has to offer.
Sources:
"Tourism Matters to Washington." Experience WA. Washington State Tourism Commission. Web. 1 May 2011. <http://www.experiencewa.com/industry/Research/Documents/Facts%20and%20Figures/R_TourismMatters2009.pdf>.
Why Tourism Matters. Web. 01 May 2011. <http://www.whytourismmatters.com/trivia.html>.
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