Kentucky Tourism Sets Record with $14.6 Billion Economic Impact in 2025

Beshear: Kentucky tourism reaches new heights in 2025

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that 2025 was the best year ever for Kentucky tourism.

Kentucky tourism sets record with $14.6 billion economic impact in 2025

Kentucky tourism set a record in 2025 with a $14.6 billion economic impact, 81.1 million visitors and nearly 97,000 jobs supported.

Kentucky tourism generates $14.6 billion in economic impact in 2025, marking fourth-straight record year

Kentucky is celebrating its best year ever for tourisms in 2025, with $14.6 billion generated in economic impact supporting 96,993 jobs and securing four straight record years for the industry, Governor Andy Beshear announced Wednesday. The Governor joined state tourism leaders at The Ashbrook Hotel in Frankfort to celebrate tourism’s crucial role in the Commonwealth’s economy. (Click for full report) “Another historic record-breaking year for t…

Kentucky tourism maintains strength despite national slowdown

Kentucky’s tourism industry is defying a broader national slowdown in international visitor arrivals, with the state continuing to post record numbers in 2025, according to WUKY 91.3 FM. While the United States has experienced a decline in international tourism compared to previous years, Kentucky has maintained its recent momentum, suggesting the state’s attractions are continuing to draw visitors at record levels. The latest tourism data under…

Beshear says Kentucky tourism sees ‘best year ever’ for economic impact

STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that 2025 was the best year ever for Kentucky tourism, with $14.6 billion generated in economic impact supporting nearly 97,000 jobs, which represents four straight record years for the industry. “Another historic record-breaking year for tourism is more proof that we’re reigniting the American Dream in Kentucky by creating jobs, driving investment and fueling economic gr…