Delaware Tourism

Tourism's Total Contribution to Delaware's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

The total market value of goods and services produced by the state's economy during Fiscal Year 2008 was $1.9 billion which reflected a 5.3% increase over Fiscal Year 2007.


The Value of Tourism in Delaware

In 2008, there were 6.9 million visitors to the State of Delaware

39,000 individuals are employed in Delaware's tourism industry

The Delaware tourism industry is the 5th largest employer in the state reflecting 8.3% of Delaware's employment.

The tourism industry generated just under $408 million in state and local government taxes/fees in Fiscal Year 2008.

This is an average of about $59 per visitor.


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