Dade County Visitor Spending Reaches $25.7 Million in 2025
What happened
In 2025, visitors spent $25.7 million in Dade County, supporting 149 jobs directly related to tourism. State-reported visitation increased 10.4% compared to the previous year. Spending was distributed across lodging ($7.6 million), transportation ($7 million), retail ($3.9 million), food and beverage ($5.5 million), and recreation ($1.7 million).
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Why it matters
The figures highlight tourism's contribution to local businesses and employment in Dade County. The spending supports various services across the county, extending benefits beyond overnight accommodations to shops, restaurants, and recreation providers.
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Who's involved
- Dade CountyCounty where visitor spending and tourism jobs are tracked
- Georgia Department of Economic DevelopmentGovernment agency that released the visitor spending figures
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Dade County
county in Georgia, United States
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Georgia Department of Economic Development
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