West Virginia Tourism Pulls in $9 Billion in Economic Impact

Morrisey travels to Morgantown to speak at tourism conference, touts $9 billion in economic impact

Governor promises further investment.

Tourism on the rise in West Virginia, governor says

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Governor’s Conference on Tourism is taking place this week in Morgantown, which features various guest speakers, events, and activities surrounding West Virginia's blossoming tourism industry. Governor Patrick Morrisey spoke at the event on Tuesday, highlighting the growth in tourism that West Virginia has seen in recent years.  Morrisey announced that the state has seen more than $9 billion in economic impact due …

West Virginia Tourism pulls in $9 Billion in economic impact

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — The West Virginia Department of Tourism has surpassed $9 billion in economic impact for the very first time, according to a release from the department. Visitation and spending both surpassed 2019's numbers. The increase demonstrates a full recovery from the pandemic, the release said. “When it comes to tourism, West Virginia is not only winning the Backyard Brawl — we are dominating,” said Governor Patrick Morrisey. “…

Mountain State tourism in rarified air as impact tops $9 billion - Dominion Post

MORGANTOWN — Could you imagine if the entire combined populations of California and Texas visited West Virginia in the span of one year? It’s a rhetorical question, […] The post Mountain State tourism in rarified air as impact tops $9 billion appeared first on Dominion Post.

West Virginia Tourism Tops $9 Billion in Annual Economic Impact for First Time in State's History

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced that the state has surpassed $9.1 billion in annual tourism economic impact for the first time. Visitor volume to the state reached 77.2 million, with those visitors spending $6.6 billion, 4.1% more than the previous year and setting a new all-time high state record. The new visitation and spending levels are both above 2019 levels, demonstrating a full recovery…

West Virginia tourism tops record $9 billion in annual economic impact

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The W.Va. Department of Tourism today announced that the state has surpassed $9.1 billion in annual tourism economic impact for the first time, outperforming national growth rates. Visitor volume to the state reached 77.2 million, with those visitors spending $6.6 billion, 4.1% more than the previous year and setting a new all-time […]