Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp was joined by Georgia tourism industry professionals from across the state for the annual Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the Capitol to recognize the importance of the tourism industry in Georgia. Read More >
Georgia Tourism Diviison's 2019-2021 Strategic Plan is now available on www.MarketGeorgia.org. Read More >
Created in partnership with The King Center, the self-guided tour aims to memorialize and connect travelers with Georgia’s role in the civil rights movement through engaging and educational travel experiences. Read More >
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Several “Meet & Greet” opportunities are scheduled around the state in March for partners to learn about Georgia Tourism programs and services, and network with the team. Click here for details and to RSVP by March 1, 2019. Read More >
For Immediate Release Tuesday, February 5, 2019 (Atlanta, GA) – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp was joined by Georgia tourism industry professionals from across the state for the annual Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the Capitol to recognize the... Read More >
ATLANTA, Dec. 13, 2018 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism division announced today that Georgia has been selected as one of Travel + Leisure’s “50 Best Places to Travel in 2019.” The highly coveted annual list features the... Read More >
Thirteen counties have been approved for individual assistance following Hurricane Michael
Oct. 17, 2018 - Gov. Nathan Deal received notice from the White House that an additional seven counties have been approved for federal individual assistance following Hurricane Michael. A total of 13 counties have now been approved for individual assistance... Read More >
Grant program provides financial support for new and expanding tourism projects
ATLANTA, September 11, 2018 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Tourism division announced today that it has awarded $116,744 in product development grants to 16 new and expanding tourism projects across the state. “We are... Read More >
Economic impact of Georgia's tourism industry hits record $63.1 billion
ATLANTA, August 29, 2018—Several of the state’s top tourism professionals were recognized at the 2018 Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference in Atlanta today. Hosted by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Georgia Association... Read More >
As part of the redesign of ExploreGeorgia.org, a new online platform has been developed to allow tourism partners to promote their businesses and events on the new site. Online training sessions were held July 11-13, 2018. Click here for the recording of... Read More >
Hospitality is big business in Georgia. The tourism industry had a $63.1 billion impact in Georgia in 2017, and supports more than 460,000 jobs across the state (US Travel, 2017). The Georgia Travel Association (GATA) works with local convention and visitors... Read More >
The tourism industry in Georgia is the 5th largest employer in the state! With a total economic impact of $63.1 billion, the tourism industry in Georgia supports 460,000 jobs. Taxes of $3.3 billion were generated by tourism in 2017.
