Yellowstone visitors infused $828 million into the local economy in the previous year

In 2023, Yellowstone National Park visitors spent $623 million in nearby communities, supporting 8,560 jobs and generating a total economic benefit of $828 million, according to a National Park Service report. The report, 2023 National Park Visitor Spending Effects, also found that a total of 325.5 million visitors spent $26.4 billion near national parks, supporting 415,400 jobs, $19.4 billion in labor income, and $55.6 billion in economic output across the U.S. The lodging sector led in direct contributions with $9.9 billion in economic output and 89,200 jobs, followed by restaurants with $5.2 billion in economic output and 68,600 jobs. An interactive tool is available on the NPS website to explore visitor spending, jobs, labor income, and total economic contribution by sector for national, state, and local economies. Users can also view year-by-year trend data. National Park Service Director Chuck Sams expressed pride in the parks’ impact on visitors and local economies, emphasizing the positive impact visitors have on supporting jobs and businesses throughout the country. For more stories like this, visit https://www.eastidahonews.com/ for the latest news and community events.

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