Tourism is one of the largest industries in Georgia, and the state has the No. 8 tourism economy in the country, with an annual impact of $45 billion in total investment, $13.7 billion in wages and $5.6 billion in tax revenue. Yet every Southeastern state that directly competes with Georgia invests 40% to 400% more than Georgia in state-funded advertising and promotion.Studies project that additional investment in Georgia tourism could generate up to $1 billion in additional revenue for Georgia and maintain/grow the state’s competitive position.
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce supports: