Delaware County
What Does Tourism Mean to Delaware County?
In 2023, Visitor Spending at Local Businesses Totaled: $147,000,000!
- $22M was spent on Lodging / Accommodations
- $2M was spent on Recreation / Entertainment
- $18M was spent on Food & Beverage
- $10M was spent on Retail Goods and Services
- $1M was spent on Local Transportation
- $95M was spent on Vacation Property / Second Homes
Visitor spending enhances our Standard of Living in Delaware County, generating:
- $10M in COUNTY TAX REVENUE, reducing the tax burden on residents
- $47M LOCAL EMPLOYMENT INCOME supported by visitor spending
Source: Empire State Development, I LOVE NEW YORK & Tourism Economics
For more information please contact
Lisa Wisely
Delaware County residents enjoy many amenities and an enriched quality of life that simply wouldn't
be possible in a community our size without the financial support of visitors. Lively arts and cultural facilities,
diverse dining establishments, museums, attractions, and unique retail shopping and recreational opportunities rely
on visitor patronage to survive and flourish.