Updated
Updated · KFYR · Jul 14
North Dakota Tourism Rises 3%, Driving More Than $5 Billion in Economic Impact
Updated
Updated · KFYR · Jul 14

North Dakota Tourism Rises 3%, Driving More Than $5 Billion in Economic Impact

1 articles · Updated · KFYR · Jul 14

Summary

  • $5 billion-plus in visitor spending and related activity lifted North Dakota's tourism impact as statewide travel rose nearly 3% from a year earlier.
  • Theodore Roosevelt National Park helped power that gain, with visitation up more than 27% through April, and the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opened July 4.
  • Canadian visits also increased in April for the first time in more than a year, adding another sign that inbound travel is strengthening.
  • State officials said tourism's economic contribution also saved North Dakota households nearly $1,000 a year in taxes, underscoring the sector's broader fiscal value.

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