REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) -- A new study from the Delaware Tourism Department shows the $2.1 billion industry has become a top economic driver for the state.
The study by D.K. Shifflet and Associates and Vantage Strategy shows tourism employs 39,000 people and attracts 7 million visitors annually to Delaware. The study is based on 2010 data.
The study shows tourism is the third largest private employer in the state. It generated $400 million in state and local taxes and fees in 2010.
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2 comments:
Great! Now, let's get rid of the Unemployment tax exemption employers get for using foreign workers and hire some Americans. Sure beats paying them welfare.
1211-Americans are lazy.
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