Madison County Tourism(Madison County, NY – July 30, 2015) Following news of a study showing that travelers spent a record $62.5 billion in New York State last year, it was announced that this same study shows traveler spending in the Central New York region rising 4.7 percent in 2014 to a total of $2.015 billion.

“This is terrific news,” said Kelly Blazosky, President of Oneida County Tourism and Chair of the Central New York Vacation Region, which includes Broome, Chenango, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego and Schoharie counties. “It’s clear that visitors are choosing to come to Central New York and enjoying our attractions, restaurants, and shops. But what’s really important to note is that these travelers are supporting more than 35,800 jobs across the region.”

According to the study by Tourism Economics, the tourism industry generated $596 million in direct labor income in 2014. This figure climbs to $999.7 million when indirect and induced labor incomes are included. Tourism in Central New York yielded nearly $237.9 million in state and local taxes in 2014, saving the average household $786 in taxes that year.

“This study once again proves that tourism development is economic development,” said Blazosky. “That’s why we’re continually working to draw more visitors and their dollars to our region through award-winning campaigns like Brew Central and CNY Fresh.”

In Madison County, visitors spent $83.7 million in 2014, an increase of 3.6 percent. This spending generated $10.3 million in state and local taxes, which saved the average Madison County household $383 and sustained nearly 2,000 jobs in the county.

“Madison County is home to farm-to-table restaurants, charming shops, unique festivals and events, excellent colleges, cozy inns and farmstead bed & breakfasts. With all of these rich assets, it’s not surprising to see that tourism is leading local economic development,” said Joan Johnson, President of Madison County Tourism.

Johnson noted that the future of tourism in Madison County is bright with the upcoming arrivals of the Hampton Inn and Empire Farmstead Brewery in Cazenovia, the Center for Art and Culture in Hamilton plus many more developments across the county.

“These projects will draw more visitors to the area, which will lead to the creation of jobs and tax savings for our residents,” said Johnson.

For more information on tourism in Central New York, visit www.justgocny.com.

For more information on tourism in Madison County, call 315-684-7320 or visit www.MadisonTourism.com.

 

By martha

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