Tourism tied to national parks contributes $2.6 billion to Utah’s economy annually, and more than 23,000 livelihoods depend on the visitor economy, according to the Utah Office of Tourism
“Our first priority is watching out for visitors who have traveled from all over the world to have once-in-a-lifetime experiences,” said Vicki Varela, managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism. “We are also mindful of the communities that rely on the visitor economy, and of course, protecting the natural environment of these beautiful places.”
Why is Utah planning to spend $5 million to keep its “Mighty 5” national parks open during the anticipated federal government shutdown? For starters, the parks contribute $2.6 billion to Utah’s economy annually. More than 23,000 livelihoods depend on the visitor economy, according to the Utah Office of Tourism.
Why is Utah planning to spend $5 million to keep its “Mighty 5” national parks open during the anticipated federal government shutdown? For starters, the parks contribute $2.6 billion to Utah’s economy annually. More than 23,000 livelihoods depend on the visitor economy, according to the Utah Office of Tourism.