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We often hear complaints about the negative impacts of tourism, such as overcrowding, traffic, and damage to outdoor areas. However, we recognize the significant benefits tourism brings at local, national, and global levels. Promoting destinations boosts community vitality by attracting visitors and enhancing the quality of life for residents. In honor of National Travel and Tourism Week, we're highlighting five surprising impacts of tourism you might not know about.
  • Stimulates Economic Growth - In 2022, the Pikes Peak Region attracted 24 million visitors, who spent a total of $2.8 billion. Overnight visitors typically stay in hotels and rent cars, contributing to our local Lodgers and Automobile Rental Tax (LART). Revenue from LART is reinvested into the communit...

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