The tourism industry in Alachua County is more substantial than many imagine – Alachua Chronicle

Press release from Alachua County

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – This week marks National Travel and tourism Week, and we have lots to celebrate here in Alachua County.

Each year, millions come here from around the world to enjoy our world-class educational and healthcare institutions, our natural wonders, sporting events, music festivals, and much more. Last year alone, tourism had a local economic impact of more than $738 million, according to data from Visit Gainesville/Alachua County.

Read more about the county’s destination marketing organization and how money generated is reinvested back into our community in this month’s feature story.