The biggest increase in what visitors spent in 1998 over the year before was for entertainment and recreation. Nationwide, the average trip lasts more than three days, while the average visitor to Maryland spends 2.3 days. American s traveling in Maryland spent enough money to generate 101,100 direct tourism jobs in our state. When you include all the indirect jobs, tourism spending generated over 213,500 Maryland jobs. Largest is automotive dealers and second largest is food stores.
People now travel to get refreshed and rejuvenated.
Research confirms, tourists appreciate that special tidbit that made their visit memorable. The travel industry ranks as the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd largest employer in 28 states and the District of Columbia. Only the health care services industry consistently outperforms the travel industry in producing employment. Future Opportunities in Travel and Tourism Excerpts from A Portrait of Travel Industry Employment in the U.S. Economy, A publication of Travel Industry Association of America High paying positions exist throughout the travel industry, contrary to popular perceptions. Transportation sectors of the travel industry, especially airlines, rank among the highest paying sectors in the U.S. economy.