Nevada tourism generated nearly $91 billion in 2022, report shows

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KOLO) – A brand new report from the Nevada Resort Affiliation discovered tourism within the state of Nevada generated practically $91 billion in 2022.

The report additionally discovered it supported greater than 386,000 jobs and paid roughly $2.1 billion in taxes final yr. Their report exhibits vital positive aspects have been made in recovering the income misplaced from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nevertheless, regardless of some restoration being made, their report exhibits many key tourism indicators, resembling customer quantity, conference attendees, lodge occupancy and others have but to return to peak ranges.

“Our report demonstrates intimately how the gaming and tourism business drives our state’s economic system and is foundational to Nevada’s high quality of life,” mentioned Ellen Whittemore, chair of the Nevada Resort Affiliation Board of Administrators. “Because the state’s largest employment generator, greatest taxpayer and supply of practically $91 billion in financial exercise, a powerful resort business lifts different companies, creates extra jobs, assists group organizations and is prime in guaranteeing our state thrives. Along with being Nevada’s financial engine, the resort business is equally happy with our management in company social and environmental accountability. As outlined within the report, our business is devoted to creating optimistic contributions that assist Nevadans now and sooner or later.”

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