Governor Gavin Newsom and Visit California CEO Caroline Beteta just broke the
news that California still retains the largest market share of tourism in the
entire United States. According to new data released today, travel spending in
the Golden State reached a record high of $150.4 billion in 2023, outstripping
the previous record amount of $144.9 billion seen in 2019.
“From our
world-renowned coastline, to the world’s tallest trees, to our iconic cities
and theme parks, California is the nation’s coming attraction,” Newsom tourism-spending-hit-an-all-time-high-in-california/” ek-link=”true” title=”said” target=”_blank”>said. “Visitors from
all over the world are coming here to experience the wonder of the Golden
State, boosting our economy and creating good-paying jobs for years to come.”
The new Economic
Impact of Travel in California report, prepared by Dean Runyan Associates and
released by Visit California,…
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