UW Survey Finds Albany County Residents Strongly Support Tourism

Albany County backs tourism

A University of Wyoming survey found that nearly 90 percent of Albany County residents agree tourism is good for the local area, far above the 64 percent national figure.

Key points Albany County backs tourism
  1. A University of Wyoming survey found that nearly 90 percent of Albany County residents agree tourism is good for the local area, far above the 64 percent national figure.
  2. Residents also see tourism as an economic engine: in 2025 the county drew about 738,000 overnight visitors whose spending totaled $211 million and supported 1,700 jobs.
  3. The report points to opportunities, including a desire to be consulted on tourism development and for visitors to be educated on traveling responsibly.
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University of Wyoming

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Albany County, WY

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