Tourism spending climbs locally in Rockingham County
Rockingham County tourism spending rose to 197.74 million dollars in 2015 from 2014, a 3.1 percent gain, outpacing state growth. Payroll related to tourism reached 37.42 million and tourism employment rose to 2,000. Local tax receipts climbed 6.5 percent to 5.23 million as Northern Virginia Washington, D.C. visitors drive demand for Shenandoah parks Massanutten Resort and James Madison University. Anas notes authenticity and a growing word of mouth drawing guests.
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