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The Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) has released the 2022 Tourism Economic Impact Report conducted through Certec Inc.
In 2022, Kosciusko County experienced an increase in visitors of 5.8%, welcoming 1,671,894 visitors total. These visitors spent $272 million and generated 2,548 jobs in Kosciusko County, according to a news release from KCCVB.
Additionally, $64.1 million tax revenue and $12.7 million local tax revenue was generated by tourism in Kosciusko County. The top three states people visited from were Indiana at 39%, Illinois at 11%, and Ohio at 10%. Tourism jobs provided $54.3 million in wages.
Previously, KCCVB conducted a tourism impact study every two years, but skipped 2021 due to the pandemic. The last report was done in 2019. KCCVB is thrilled to see that tourism has not only rebounded from the pandemic but increased in 2022, the release states.
“This Tourism Economic Impact Report highlights just how important tourism is to our area. Over a million visitors come through our area every year, bringing millions of dollars and thousands of jobs to our county. Continuing to cultivate a strong tourism economy is vital for our area,” said Cori Humes, KCCVB executive director.
The full report, as well as more information on KCCVB as well as the impact of tourism statewide, can be viewed on KCCVB’s website at https://visitkosciuskocounty.org/industry/.
For further information, contact KCCVB at 574-269-6090, info@koscvb.org, or by going to the Visitor Center in Warsaw.
