The Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus in the US joined Governor Kemp and tourism industry professionals from across the state, on 5 March, to recognise the significant impact and importance of Georgia’s tourism industry. The celebration, on 2025 Tourism Day at the Capitol, was a chance to shine a spotlight on the sector.
Governor Kemp was presented with a cheque by the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus and industry representatives representing the $5bn in state and local tax revenue generated by tourism-related expenditures in 2024.
“Tourism plays a vital role in Georgia’s economy, providing thousands of jobs, boosting local businesses, and contributing billions in revenue,” said Amanda Dyson Thornton, executive director, Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. “It’s not just about visitors, it’s about sustaining communities and fostering growth across the state.”
The tourism industry supports 400,000 tourism and hospitality related jobs in Georgia, representing a five percent growth year over year. With more than $40bn in visitor spending annually, an eight percent growth from 2022 to 2023, Georgia now ranks fifth in the United States for most visited states for domestic travel.
The event sponsors included Georgia’s Blue Ridge Fannin County Chamber & CVB, Visit Savannah, Pick Ellijay, Cartersville Bartow County Tourism, and the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau.
More information: www.gacvb.com
