Texas hospitality is moving fast, with 2025 showing 1,500 new hotel rooms approved for development each month across the state. At the same time, occupancy and ADR pressures keep flipping how much revenue stays in guests’ pockets versus operators’ margins. This post puts those shifts side by side so you can see what growth really means for hotels, restaurants, and bars in Texas right now.
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Economic Impact and Revenue
1Hospitality industry revenue in Texas reached $112.4 billion in 2023, up 8.7% from 2022
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2Texas restaurant sales totaled $78.5 billion in 2023, comprising 70% of hospitality revenue
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3Hotel revenue in Texas hit $18.2 billion in 2023, driven by 72% occupancy
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4Tourism spending in Texas generated $92.6 billion in direct revenue in 2023
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5Texas hospitality contributed $15.7 billion in state and local taxes in 2023
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6Average daily rate (ADR) for Texas hotels was $142.50 in 2023, up 6.4% YoY
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7Texas event and meeting revenue from hospitality reached $4.1 billion in 2023
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8Bar and nightlife sector revenue in Texas was $9.8 billion in 2023, 12% growth
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9Texas RV and camping hospitality generated $2.3 billion revenue in 2023
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10Hospitality supply chain spending in Texas totaled $28.4 billion in 2023, supporting 145,000 indirect jobs
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11Austin hospitality revenue surged 11.2% to $14.7 billion in 2023 due to tech boom
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12Dallas-Fort Worth hospitality market revenue was $32.1 billion in 2023, 9% above national avg
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13Houston hospitality revenue recovered to $22.4 billion in 2023, post-hurricane impacts
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14San Antonio hospitality revenue hit $8.9 billion in 2023, boosted by military tourism
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15Texas hospitality GDP contribution was 5.8% or $76.2 billion in 2023
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16Online booking platforms captured 42% of Texas hospitality revenue in 2023, $47.2B
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17Corporate travel spending on Texas hospitality was $6.7 billion in 2023, up 15%
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18Wedding and event hospitality revenue in Texas totaled $3.4 billion in 2023
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19Texas craft brewery hospitality revenue reached $1.9 billion in 2023, 18% growth
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20Gaming hospitality (casinos near border) generated $1.2 billion in Texas 2023
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21Sustainability investments in Texas hospitality totaled $890 million in 2023
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22Inflation-adjusted hospitality revenue growth in Texas was 4.2% in 2023
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23Texas hospitality export services (international visitors) revenue $5.6B in 2023
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24Food delivery app commissions contributed $2.1 billion to Texas restaurant revenue in 2023
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25Texas timeshare and vacation club revenue was $1.8 billion in 2023
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26Boutique hotel revenue per property averaged $4.2 million in Texas 2023
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Economic Impact and Revenue Interpretation
So while you're deciding between barbecue and Tex-Mex, remember you're not just picking dinner—you're voting for a $112.4 billion economic engine that keeps the state's lights on and the welcome mat extra thick.
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Employment and Workforce
1In 2023, Texas hospitality industry employed 1,456,200 workers, representing 10.2% of total state employment with a 4.1% year-over-year growth
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2Average hourly wage for food service workers in Texas hospitality was $14.67 in 2023, up 5.3% from 2022
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3Texas hotels employed 198,500 people in 2023, with 42% in housekeeping and front desk roles
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4Restaurant industry in Texas added 28,400 new jobs in 2023, driven by urban expansion in Austin and Dallas
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5Hospitality workforce in Texas had a turnover rate of 72.5% in 2023, highest among service sectors due to labor shortages
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615.3% of Texas hospitality employees were part-time in Q4 2023, with higher rates in bars at 28.1%
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7Texas tourism-related jobs grew by 6.8% from 2022 to 2023, totaling 1,120,000 positions
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8Female workers comprised 52.7% of Texas hospitality employment in 2023, earning 18% less than males on average
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9Hispanic or Latino workers made up 41.2% of Texas hospitality workforce in 2023, concentrated in back-of-house roles
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10Texas hospitality saw 45,200 job openings unfilled in 2023 due to skills gaps in culinary and management
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11Entry-level hospitality jobs in Texas paid $12.50 median hourly in 2023, with 3.2% annual wage growth
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12Texas gaming and entertainment venues employed 12,400 in hospitality roles in 2023, up 11% YoY
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1328% of Texas hospitality managers had bachelor's degrees in 2023, below national average of 35%
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14Seasonal employment peaked at 156,000 jobs in Texas hospitality during summer 2023
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15Texas RV parks and campgrounds supported 8,700 hospitality jobs in 2023, growing 7.4%
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16Disability employment in Texas hospitality was 2.1% in 2023, with accessibility training covering 65% of firms
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17Veteran hiring in Texas hospitality reached 4.5% of workforce in 2023, via Hire Heroes programs
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18Texas hospitality apprenticeships trained 3,200 workers in 2023, focusing on culinary arts
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19Unionized hospitality workers in Texas numbered 1.8% of total in 2023, mostly in Houston hotels
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20Remote/hybrid roles in Texas hospitality admin grew to 5,200 in 2023, 12% increase
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21Youth employment (16-24) in Texas hospitality was 22.4% of workforce in 2023
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22Texas hospitality overtime hours averaged 4.2 per week per worker in 2023
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23Multilingual workers (Spanish-English) comprised 38% of Texas hospitality staff in 2023
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24Texas event staffing agencies supplied 67,000 temp hospitality workers in 2023
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25Hospitality training programs graduated 12,500 from Texas community colleges in 2023
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26Texas hospitality injury rate was 4.8 per 100 workers in 2023, above national 3.9%
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27Gig economy hospitality workers (Uber Eats etc.) numbered 89,000 in Texas 2023
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28Texas luxury resort employment grew 9.2% to 15,400 in 2023
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29Motel and budget lodging employed 45,600 in Texas 2023, with 6% staff reduction post-COVID
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30Texas convention center hospitality staff totaled 23,100 in 2023
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Employment and Workforce Interpretation
For all its celebrated boom, the Texas hospitality industry reveals a stark, bustling stage where robust growth is fueled by a largely underpaid, high-turnover workforce, with women and Hispanic workers concentrated in lower-paying roles while the sector scrambles to fill thousands of open positions.
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Hotels and Lodging
1Texas hotel room supply increased to 512,400 rooms in 2023, up 2.8% YoY
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2Texas hotel occupancy rate averaged 68.4% in 2023, highest in Dallas at 71.2%
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3Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in Texas hotels was $97.42 in 2023, up 9.1%
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4Number of hotels in Texas reached 6,840 properties in 2023, with 1,200 new openings
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5Luxury hotels in Texas (5-star) numbered 156 in 2023, ADR $285.60
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6Budget hotels (economy segment) had 42% market share in Texas 2023
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7Austin hotel development pipeline included 8,200 rooms under construction in 2023
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8Texas resort hotels reported 65.7% occupancy and $210 ADR in 2023
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9Extended-stay hotels in Texas grew to 420 properties, 15% revenue increase in 2023
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10Houston hotel market RevPAR rose 10.2% to $102.30 in 2023
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11Texas boutique hotels (independent) totaled 1,240, avg RevPAR $145 in 2023
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12Airport hotels in Texas had 76% occupancy in 2023, driven by DFW and IAH
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13Texas vacation rentals (Airbnb etc.) supplied 85,000 units, $3.2B revenue in 2023
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14Historic hotels in Texas numbered 92, with 82% occupancy in 2023
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15Texas casino hotels (tribal/nearby) had 12 properties, $450M revenue share
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16Hotel construction costs in Texas averaged $285 per sq ft in 2023, up 7%
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17Texas all-suite hotels grew 4.1% in room count to 112,000 in 2023
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18Eco-certified hotels in Texas reached 340 in 2023, 12% occupancy premium
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19Texas downtown hotels outperformed suburbs by 8% RevPAR in 2023
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20Pet-friendly hotels in Texas totaled 2,100, generating $420M extra revenue 2023
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21Texas timeshare resorts had 45 properties, 85% owner occupancy in 2023
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22Conference hotels in Texas hosted 2,800 events, 92% capacity in 2023
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23Texas RV resorts and campgrounds offered 78,000 sites, 68% occupancy 2023
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24Upscale hotels in Texas (4-star) had ADR $185.20, 70.5% occupancy 2023
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25Texas full-service hotels numbered 1,560, RevPAR $140.50 in 2023
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26Limited-service hotels dominated with 4,200 properties in Texas 2023
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Hotels and Lodging Interpretation
While Texas’s hotel scene expands with relentless, almost comical ambition—from a luxury boom in Dallas to a sea of budget rooms and even pet-friendly suites pulling in millions—the real story is that in the battle for the traveler’s dollar, everyone from boutique hotels to airport layovers is finding a way to thrive, proving the state’s hospitality isn’t just big, it’s cleverly diversified.
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Restaurants and Foodservice
1Texas restaurant count reached 58,400 establishments in 2023, up 3.5% YoY
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2Average annual sales per Texas restaurant was $1.34 million in 2023
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3Full-service restaurants in Texas generated $52.7 billion sales in 2023
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4Quick-service (fast food) outlets numbered 22,100 in Texas, 38% market share 2023
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5Texas food trucks operated 7,200 units, $1.2 billion combined sales 2023
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6Fine dining establishments in Texas totaled 1,890, avg check $85 in 2023
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7Bar and tavern revenue in Texas hit $12.4 billion in 2023, 14% growth
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8Austin restaurant scene added 450 new openings, $4.8B sales in 2023
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9Dallas had 14,200 restaurants, highest concentration per capita in Texas 2023
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10Houston BBQ joints numbered 1,250, generating $890M sales in 2023
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11Texas Tex-Mex restaurants totaled 8,400, 22% of ethnic dining 2023
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12Casual dining chains like Chili's originated in Texas, $18B sales state-wide 2023
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13Delivery orders via apps reached 420 million for Texas restaurants in 2023
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14Texas brewpub count was 450, serving 12M barrels annually in 2023
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15Vegan/plant-based menu options grew to 45% of Texas restaurants in 2023
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16Texas steakhouse sales totaled $2.9 billion in 2023, led by Ruth's Chris etc.
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17Food hall developments in Texas reached 32 venues, 2.1M sq ft in 2023
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18Catering services for events generated $1.7B in Texas restaurant revenue 2023
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19Texas coffee shop count hit 6,200, $1.4B sales amid cafe boom 2023
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20Seafood restaurants in Gulf Texas totaled 1,340, peak season sales up 11% 2023
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21Ghost kitchens operated by Texas restaurants numbered 2,800 in 2023
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22Texas farm-to-table restaurants grew to 1,120, 28% menu sourcing local 2023
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Restaurants and Foodservice Interpretation
Everything from high-rolling steakhouse patrons to late-night food truck fiends is fueling a Texas-sized economy where the only thing growing faster than the restaurant count is our collective appetite for barbecue, queso, and a solid margarita.
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Tourism and Visitors
1Texas visitor numbers reached 285.7 million in 2023, up 7.2% from 2022
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2International tourists to Texas totaled 12.4 million in 2023, spending $14.8 billion
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3Domestic leisure travelers accounted for 78% of Texas visits in 2023, averaging 4.2 nights stay
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4Texas road trip tourism drew 56 million visitors in 2023, generating $18.2B spend
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5Austin saw 32.1 million visitors in 2023, with 45% from out-of-state
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6Dallas-Fort Worth welcomed 68.4 million tourists in 2023, 12% increase
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7Houston tourism hit 24.7 million visitors in 2023, boosted by conventions
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8San Antonio attracted 37.2 million day and overnight visitors in 2023
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9Texas beach tourism (Gulf Coast) had 41 million visitors in 2023, $7.9B spend
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10National park visitors in Texas Big Bend and Guadalupe totaled 1.8 million in 2023
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11Texas wine tourism drew 5.6 million visitors to 500+ wineries in 2023
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12Rodeo and festival attendance in Texas reached 15.4 million in 2023
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13Business travelers to Texas numbered 42 million in 2023, spending $28.4B
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14Family vacationers comprised 38% of Texas tourists in 2023, avg spend $1,250 per trip
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15Adventure tourism (hiking, kayaking) attracted 8.9 million in Texas 2023
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16Texas cultural site visits totaled 22.7 million in 2023, including museums and historic sites
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17Millennial travelers (25-40) made up 34% of Texas visitors in 2023
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18Senior tourists (65+) accounted for 19% of Texas visits, avg stay 5.1 nights in 2023
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19Eco-tourism visitors to Texas grew to 3.2 million in 2023, $1.1B spend
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20Texas sports tourism events drew 12.6 million attendees in 2023
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21Culinary tourists seeking BBQ and Tex-Mex numbered 7.8 million in 2023
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22Border tourism from Mexico to Texas had 9.1 million crossers in 2023
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23Texas stargazing and dark sky tourism attracted 2.4 million in 2023
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24Luxury travelers spent $4.2 billion on high-end Texas hospitality in 2023
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25Repeat visitors to Texas were 62% of total in 2023
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26Texas agritourism farm visits reached 4.7 million in 2023
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27Convention attendees in Texas totaled 3.9 million in 2023
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Tourism and Visitors Interpretation
Texas is essentially hosting a gloriously chaotic, year-long festival for 285.7 million guests who all, from luxury seekers to stargazers, seem hellbent on proving that everything really is bigger here, especially the bill they're happily footing.
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