ERIE – A new report from the Pennsylvania Tourism Office shows the tourism industry in the Commonwealth generated $76.7 billion in economic impact, supported 486,871 jobs, contributed $4.7 billion in state and local taxes, and welcomed 192.4 million visitors in 2022.

The 2022 Economic Impact of Travel and Tourism report provides state, regional and county level estimates that demonstrate the vital importance of the travel industry to Pennsylvania’s economy. The results of the report were highlighted this week by Department of Community and Economic Development Deputy Secretary of Tourism Carrie Fischer Lepore at Visit Erie’s Annual Meeting in Erie.

Key 2022 results of the report include:

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