GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

State Visitation Statistics

State Visitation Statistics provide information on the number of visitors to a particular state over a specified period, offering insights into tourism trends and economic impact.

Last Updated: June 17, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will explore key statistics on state visitation in the United States, highlighting the top visited states and the economic impact of tourism. From California’s high visitation rate to the decline in travel spending in 2020, we will delve into the latest data to provide a comprehensive overview of the tourism landscape across various states.

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"In 2019, California had the highest visitation rate with over 42 million visitors."

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"In 2019, New York State was the second most visited state, with nearly 40 million visitors."

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"In 2020 decline in travel spending caused a loss of $1.1 trillion in economic output in the U.S."

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"Florida received 131.4 million visitors in 2019, a 1.8% increase from 2018."

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"Illinois saw a record-breaking 117 million visitors in 2018."

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"Colorado welcomed 86.9 million visitors in 2019."

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"Texas had 233 million in-state and out-of-state visitors in 2019."

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"Georgia hosted 111.7 million visitors in 2018."

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"Arizona welcomed 46.3 million overnight visitors in 2019."

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"Michigan welcomed 124 million visitors in 2018."

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"Oregon hosted 31.4 million visitors in 2019."

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"Minnesota saw 73.5 million domestic and international travelers in 2019."

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"Wisconsin hosted 112.1 million visitors in 2018."

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"Montana received 12.6 million visitors in 2019."

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"Utah attracted 28.4 million travelers in 2018."

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"New Mexico welcomed 36.6 million visitors in 2018."

In 2019, California and Florida emerged as the top two most visited states in the U.S., drawing in over 42 million and 131.4 million visitors, respectively. The tourism industry in states such as New York, Illinois, Texas, and Georgia also experienced significant visitation numbers in recent years. However, the sector suffered a sharp decline in 2020, resulting in a substantial loss of economic output across the country. Despite this setback, states like Colorado, Arizona, Michigan, Oregon, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana, Utah, and New Mexico have shown varying degrees of visitation figures over the past few years. It is clear that the tourism landscape in the U.S. is diverse and dynamic, with each state contributing uniquely to the overall travel industry.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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