Brenda Schwartz, Hidden Valley Resort

Research Studies

Tourism Matters! 

Learn about the typical Laurel Highlands visitor and see the impact that tourism has on the local economy by viewing our Laurel Highlands Visitor Profile and Economic Impact Data sheet.

 

Tourism Research and Economic Development Studies

Tourism Economics:

2019 Economic Impact of Travel and Tourism in Pennsylvania

2018 Economic Impact of Travel and Tourism in Pennsylvania

2017 Economic Impact of Travel and Tourism in Pennsylvania

2016 Economic Impact of Travel and Tourism in Pennsylvania

 

Oxford Economics: 

Destination Promotion: An Engine of Economic Development - How investments in the visitor economy drive broader economic growth

 

Oxford Economics: 

Destination Promotion: An Engine of Economic Development - Key Findings

The Economic Impact of Pennsylvania Heritage Areas

 

How Tourism Dollars are Spent

 

Impacts of Destination Promotion

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