Restaurants and Tourism

The following are some interesting facts illustrating the impact tourism has on the restaurant industry.

Spending by travelers and visitors accounts for roughly 15-30 percent of revenues at tableservice restaurants with average check sizes of less than $25.

According to the Travel Industry Association of America:

• Roughly half of all travelers report that they dine out out when they travel, and that dining out is the most popular activity planned after tourists arrive at a destination.

• The travel-and-tourism industry is the first-, second- or third-largest employer in 29 states and DC.

• 42 million international visitors are expected to travel to the United States in 2004

• The U.S. travel industry is projected to receive more than $568 billion from travelers in 2004.


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