BERLIN – A recent report shows tourism to Assateague Island National Seashore contributed $116 million to the local economy in 2022.
On Tuesday, the National Park Service released a new report that shows 2.3 million visitors to Assateague Island National Seashore spent $116 million in communities near the park in 2022.
That spending, the agency reports, supported 1,410 jobs in the local area and had an economic output of $139 million in local economies surrounding the park.
“People come to Assateague Island National Seashore to camp, enjoy the beach and bay and view the wild horses,” said Superintendent Hugh Hawthorne. “We recognize that this tourism is a critical driver to the local economy, bringing 1,410 jobs and $139 million revenue to communities within 60 miles of the park.”
In recent years, Assateague Island National Seashore has reported an uptick in visitation largely fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic and a desire to take advantage of outdoor recreation.
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