Data and Economy
A $3.63 billion visitor economy. A smaller workforce. Five numbers to know.
New tourism estimates, August labor data and announced maritime investments put the Coast’s opportunities in perspective.
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Tourism and Hospitality
Visitor spending, overnight stays, attractions, events and the businesses that turn Coast traffic into regional economic value.
Tourism and Hospitality
Visitors spent $3.63 billion on the Coast. Hotels took only part of it.
New 2025 estimates put nearly $606 million of visitor spending in retail and $897 million in food and drink across Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties.
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