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Economic Impact of Tourism : Adams County, PA

Tourism is the largest industry in Adams County

Visitation

2007 -- 2.9 million
According to a study conducted by the California University of Pennsylvania.

Spending

  • 2006 -- $332M
  • 2005 -- $312M
  • 2004 -- $295M
  • 2003 -- $269M
  • 2002 -- $264M

Over 7,500 people
Directly and indirectly employed by the tourism industry in 2006.
4% growth vs. 2005

$227M
Paid in direct/indirect wages for 2006
6% increase over 2005

TAX REVENUE
Over $86M total tax revenue was collected in 2006
$33M was in state/local taxes.

County Collections

  3% 6%
Administrative		 25%
to County 		Total
to County
FY 2005/2006
$994,978
$59,699
$233,820
$293,519
FY 2006/2007
$1,060,700
$63,643
$249,270
$312,913