Study finds 'heritage tourists' spent $300M in Fort Wayne last year

Report: Fort Wayne's history attracts visitors, fuels local economy

The increased property tax revenue from Fort Wayne's historic districts totaled nearly $750,000 last year, a researcher said Wednesday.

Heritage tourism leading factor of Fort Wayne economy

The study revealed that people who come to visit for the heritage of the city stay longer, spend more, and see more of Fort Wayne compared to other tourists.

Study finds 'heritage tourists' spent $300M in Fort Wayne last year

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— Results from a study of the local economic impact of Historic Preservation and Heritage Tourism in Fort Wayne were released Wednesday, showing the cultural and economic importance of preserving the city's historic districts. The study was launched in March and conducted by PlaceEconomics, an internationally recognized firm that analyzes the economic impacts of historic preservation. Early results were shared with the cit…

Historic preservation, heritage tourism boost Fort Wayne’s economy, study says

The City of Fort Wayne shares that a local study of the economic impact of historic preservation and heritage tourism was released on Wednesday.