Governor M. Jodi Rell said it best: “The $14 billion culture and tourism industry in CT plays an important part in enhancing CT’s vitality, providing jobs for our citizens and enriching our lives.”
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Tourism accounts for over 110,000 jobs in the state.
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Tourism generates over $5.4 billion household income and $7.95 billion gross state product.
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Each visitor to the state pays a hotel tax that supports our government and its functions. In 2007-2008, over $87 million in hotel tax revenue was generated for the state.
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Every $1 invested in tourism results in $9.30 in state and local revenue.
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Travelers to CT bring about $9 billion into the economy each year.
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Quality of life in CT is rated among the best in the United States. Preserving our quality of life through our investment in culture and tourism is key to rebuilding our economy.
These are the facts. The numbers don’t lie: Tourism is a major part of our state’s cash flow. Going into the summer season, it is imperative that we remember the importance of tourism, and the revenue visitors bring. We all must do our part to help visitors feel welcome by doing whatever we can to make sure they enjoy their stay. Doing so will go a long way to supporting our regional economy. Eastern CT remains the premiere place to live, work and play, and tourism is one of the economic clusters that allow this to happen.
At the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT, we recognize the value of promoting tourism and look forward to working with our partners at the state level to do so. Visit us at www.chamberect.com/tourism.
Sources: CT Commission on Culture and Tourism, Tourism Works for CT
Best Wishes,
Tony Sheridan
President
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT
