For the third year in a row, Christian County has reached a new record for visitor spending and ranks seven out of 120 counties for tourism revenue in 2024.
Last year, visitors spent $243.4 million in Christian County breaking the 2023 revenue record of $239.1 million. Beyond record visitor spending, 1,812 new jobs were created, labor income totaled $47.5 million and state and local taxes totaled $16.3 million.
In a news release, Oak Grove Tourism Commission Executive Director Traci Cunningham says they are incredibly proud of the growth they have seen in the tourism sector and the increase in visitor spending is a testament to Oak Grove’s charm and the hard work of local businesses and tourism partners.
Visit Hopkinsville Executive Director Amy Rogers says it fills her with immense pride to see Hopkinsville, Christian County, thriving and playing such a pivotal role in generating income from tourism, and last year’s revenue amount solidifies the hard work and dedication of Visit Hopkinsville.
Overall, in 2024 Kentucky received 14.3 billion in visitor spending.