By james art 
The economic impact report estimates 15.8 million visitors to Vermont in 2023.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Tourism and Marketing Department (VDTM) announces the results of a new survey of Tourism Economy, which found Vermont visitors in 2023. He spent a record $ 4 billion for goods and services. Researchers also found that 15.8 million guests came to Vermont in 2023, showing a constant return to before the pandemic visit.
“Tourism has always been important to Vermont, but these new data emphasize the role of tourism in stimulating the economy in every corner of our country,” says Trade Secretary Lindsay Kurle. “In order to maintain and expand this impact, we must support our businesses and workers, who who, whom we need to maintain and develop this impact, must support our businesses and workers who who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, who, Which we need to support and we must support our companies and workers who who, whom you can provide experiences that make Vermont unforgettable while inspiring visitors to get off the crossing path. each Region, they will reveal what Vermont really makes so special. “
According to the report, “The Economic Impact of Visitors to Vermont 2023”, the cost of visitors represents 9.3% of Vermont’s gross domestic product (GDP), which is significantly higher than the state average of 3.0% (2022 data). He also found that visitors economy support 31,053 jobs, which is 9% of Vermont’s workforce.
As for direct costs, tourism contributed:
- $ 1.4 billion for accommodation
- $ 830 million for food and drink
- 658 million dollars in retail outlets
- $ 581 million for gasoline and other transportation
- $ 446 million for relaxation and fun
- $ 282.3 million state and local taxes, equivalent to $ 1,048 per household in Vermont.
“When we think about economic impact, it is useful to think of our guests as temporary taxpayers,” says Heder Pelham Commissioner and Marketing Commissioner. “These data are strengthened that tourism is a huge economic engine in Vermont. Any guest who buys food, spends the night or hits the slopes, helps our business thrive, put Vermonters to work and take advantage of our communities by paying taxes that help financing basic services and initiatives for quality of life S “
This study was possible thanks to grant from the US Administration for Economic Development. This unprecedented exam provides a major line against which VDTM can track future trends in tourism. It also provides access for the first time to the district-specific data that can be used to better understand regional differences. For example, these data shows that visitors to Chittenen County have spent more than $ 1 billion in 2023.
“This survey of economic impact makes it clear how big the economy of visitors to Chittenen County is,” says Jeff Loson of Hello Burlington, a division of champlain lake. “By showing what our region makes unique, we attract visitors, creating opportunities for business and residents of the area and luring guests to join our workforce and become version Vermonters. “
The data also views the employment of the County. Every county in Vermont hires people working in the tourism sector. In Windsor County, 10% of jobs are supported by visitors’ economy.
“70,000 annual visitors to Billings Farm & Museum provide an important economic engine for our region, maintaining jobs in the hospitality, at restaurants in the area and in local stores and markets,” says David Simmons, CEO of Billings Farm & Museum. “Woodstock has been a tourist destination for a century and a half and today offers the most important experience in Vermont, including abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, a life -historic village and a chance to see a working milk farm in action. “
The tourist economy will provide a subsequent report on the calendar year until mid -2025. To read “Economic Impact of Visitors to Vermont 2023”, learn more about the report methodology and the additional indirect and induced effects of the cost of visitors, visit the web site of the VDTM Tourism Research.
Source: 1.27.2025. Montpelier, VT. – Ministry of Tourism and Marketing in Vermont
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