According to a report released by the Kentucky Department of Tourism, visitors to Kentucky generate significant economic benefits for the Commonwealth.
Visitor spending generated a total economic impact of $13.8 billion in Kentucky in 2023, or $3,049 per person.
The economic impact of tourism on a per capita basis varied across counties. Boone County had the highest per capita economic impact at $9,470 followed by Jefferson ($5,433), Fayette ($5,029), McCracken ($4,732), Carroll ($4,314), Simpson ($4,006), Lyon ($3,973), Kenton ($3,368), Warren ($3,356) and Christian ($3,319).
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