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Good Numbers Expected For Tourism In Iowa This Summer

June 03, 2024 Steve Schwaller

(Des Moines)– There are signs this could be a strong summer for travel. Jessica O’Riley is with the Iowa Tourism Office…

“60 percent plan to make leisure travel spending a priority in the next three months which is just in time for summer travel.”

She says the travel industry continues to enjoy robust growth…

“It generated $6.9 billion in expenditures. These are 2022 numbers which is the most recent we have, and employing more than 68,600 people statewide.”

It goes without saying the travel and tourism industry plays a vital role in the local economy as well.