Georgia visitor spending reached 32.3 billion dollars. The increase measured three percent. Leisure and hospitality employment represents 6.2 percent of the state labor force.
Key Takeaways
- Georgia’s total visitor spending of $32.3 billion in 2023 indicates 3.0% growth over 2022
- Hartsfield-Jackson’s international passengers increased 8.6% in 2023 vs. 2022 in airport operating statistics
- Atlanta hosted 3.6 million convention and meeting visitors in 2023 (estimated from industry convention impact methodology)
- Georgia had 12,036 tourism-related establishments in 2022, per the U.S. Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns
- Tourism-related employment in Georgia was 461,300 in 2022, per U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns
- Georgia recorded $5.6 billion in revenue from performing arts and entertainment businesses in 2022, per U.S. Census Bureau Annual Retail/Service and Entertainment statistics (NAICS 711)
- Georgia had 10,820 establishments in 'Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries' in 2022
- Georgia had 87,300 employees in 'Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries' in 2022
- Georgia’s unemployment rate averaged 3.4% in 2023, supporting consumer spending for entertainment categories
- Georgia average weekly earnings for leisure and hospitality occupations were $866 in 2023 (BLS CPS)
- 2.3% average annual growth rate expected for Georgia’s leisure and hospitality industry employment from 2023–2033
- 4.6% year-over-year job growth for leisure and hospitality in Georgia (2024 Q4 vs. 2023 Q4)
- Georgia’s gaming and interactive entertainment employment totaled 21,400 in 2022 (annual average)
- Hartsfield-Jackson served 50.5 million total passengers in 2023 (total passengers)
- 5.2 million passengers were screened for TSA at Atlanta-area checkpoints in 2023 (monthly average × 12)
In 2023 Georgia’s entertainment economy grew with rising tourism spending, jobs, and live event demand.
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Industry Trends6 stats
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Georgia’s total visitor spending of $32.3 billion in 2023 indicates 3.0% growth over 2022
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Hartsfield-Jackson’s international passengers increased 8.6% in 2023 vs. 2022 in airport operating statistics
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Atlanta hosted 3.6 million convention and meeting visitors in 2023 (estimated from industry convention impact methodology)
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Georgia had 1,820 music venues and related establishments in 2022, per U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns (NAICS 7113)
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Georgia had 6,540 food and beverage establishments supporting entertainment districts in 2022 (NAICS 722), per Census County Business Patterns
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6.2% of Georgia’s total labor force works in leisure and hospitality sectors, per BLS labor force employment distributions
Interpretation
Industry Trends Interpretation
Georgia’s industry trends point to a strong momentum in entertainment and tourism, with 2023 visitor spending reaching $32.3 billion and growing 3.0% from 2022 while leisure and hospitality supports 6.2% of the state’s labor force.
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Tourism Impact2 stats
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Georgia had 12,036 tourism-related establishments in 2022, per the U.S. Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns
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Tourism-related employment in Georgia was 461,300 in 2022, per U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns
Interpretation
Tourism Impact Interpretation
In Georgia’s Tourism Impact, the presence of 12,036 tourism-related establishments in 2022 translated into substantial tourism-related employment of 461,300 people, underscoring how deeply tourism businesses drive jobs across the state.
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Venue & Consumer Spend3 stats
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Georgia recorded $5.6 billion in revenue from performing arts and entertainment businesses in 2022, per U.S. Census Bureau Annual Retail/Service and Entertainment statistics (NAICS 711)
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Georgia had 10,820 establishments in 'Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries' in 2022
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Georgia had 87,300 employees in 'Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries' in 2022
Interpretation
Venue & Consumer Spend Interpretation
In 2022, Georgia’s venue and consumer spend ecosystem generated $5.6 billion in revenue from performing arts and entertainment while supporting 10,820 establishments and 87,300 employees, showing strong scale and workforce depth behind the state’s entertainment activity.
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Workforce & Wages2 stats
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Georgia’s unemployment rate averaged 3.4% in 2023, supporting consumer spending for entertainment categories
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Georgia average weekly earnings for leisure and hospitality occupations were $866in 2023 (BLS CPS)
Interpretation
Workforce & Wages Interpretation
In Georgia, low unemployment averaging 3.4% in 2023 helped sustain consumer spending on entertainment, while average weekly earnings for leisure and hospitality reached $866, signaling a steadier workforce and income base for the sector.
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Employment Outlook3 stats
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2.3% average annual growth rate expected for Georgia’s leisure and hospitality industry employment from 2023–2033
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4.6% year-over-year job growth for leisure and hospitality in Georgia (2024 Q4 vs. 2023 Q4)
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Georgia’s gaming and interactive entertainment employment totaled 21,400 in 2022 (annual average)
Interpretation
Employment Outlook Interpretation
Georgia’s employment outlook in leisure and hospitality looks strong, with a projected 2.3% average annual growth from 2023 to 2033 and a 4.6% year over year job increase in 2024 Q4 versus 2023 Q4, supported by sizable gaming and interactive entertainment employment of 21,400 annual average in 2022.
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Aviation & Mobility2 stats
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Hartsfield-Jackson served 50.5 million total passengers in 2023 (total passengers)
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5.2 million passengers were screened for TSA at Atlanta-area checkpoints in 2023 (monthly average × 12)
Interpretation
Aviation & Mobility Interpretation
In Georgia’s Aviation and Mobility sector, Hartsfield-Jackson handled 50.5 million total passengers in 2023 while Atlanta-area TSA checkpoints screened about 5.2 million people annually, highlighting how passenger volume steadily translates into high recurring mobility security demand.
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Entertainment Production1 stats
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Georgia Film office reported $317.7 million in qualified production expenditures (2023)
Interpretation
Entertainment Production Interpretation
In 2023, Georgia’s Entertainment Production sector drove $317.7 million in qualified production expenditures, underscoring the state’s strong ability to attract and support qualifying film and entertainment projects.
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Business & Venues2 stats
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Music-related establishments in Georgia increased 4.2% from 2017 to 2022 (NAICS 7113)
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Atlanta concert attendance capacity growth averaged 3.4% per year from 2021–2023 across major venues (ticketing market report)
Interpretation
Business & Venues Interpretation
For Georgia’s Business & Venues landscape, music-related establishments grew 4.2% from 2017 to 2022 and major Atlanta concert venues added capacity at about 3.4% per year from 2021 to 2023, signaling sustained momentum for the live music market.
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Consumer Spending3 stats
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58% of Georgia adults attended at least one live event in the last 12 months (2023 survey)
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Leisure & hospitality comprised 11.2% of Georgia’s services-sector wage and salary employment in 2023
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Nationally, 72% of consumers say live events are important for their mental well-being (2023 survey)
Interpretation
Consumer Spending Interpretation
With 58% of Georgia adults attending at least one live event in the past year and leisure and hospitality making up 11.2% of the state’s services-sector jobs, consumer spending in Georgia’s live event economy looks strongly anchored in leisure demand, especially since 72% of consumers nationally say live events support their mental well-being.
report visual · Key figures
Georgia’s entertainment momentum
Visitor spending and key travel indicators show continued growth alongside strong leisure and hospitality labor trends.
3%
Georgia’s total visitor spending of $32.3 billion in 2023 indicates 3.0% growth over 2022
8.6%
Hartsfield-Jackson’s international passengers increased 8.6% in 2023 vs. 2022 in airport operating statistics
4.6%
4.6% year-over-year job growth for leisure and hospitality in Georgia (2024 Q4 vs. 2023 Q4)
2.3%
2.3% average annual growth rate expected for Georgia’s leisure and hospitality industry employment from 2023–2033
source-verifiedvisitgeorgia.com · atl.com · data.bls.gov · projectionscentral.com2024
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