Bowling Green tourism contributes to Kentucky’s economic impact

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 2022 was the best year on record for tourism’s economic impact.

According to the Bowling Green Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Bowling Green tourism generated 3,861 jobs last year.

“We’ve continued to witness a positive trend upward as visitors reignite their passion for travel,” said Sherry Murphy, executive director of the Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. “2022 proved challenging with high gas prices and employee shortages, but even with those obstacles, our community experienced a major influx of visitors that surpassed post-pandemic numbers.”

She says these results reflect a collaborative effort of hotels, restaurants, attractions, event venues, shops and their office.

That year, the industry brought in $120.32 million of labor income.

“We all work together to bring visitors here and make them feel welcome,” Murphy said.

For more information and to view the economic report, visit kentuckytourism.com/industry.