Tourism Powers Local Jobs, Growth, and Tax Savings in Clinton County According to 2024 Tourism Impact Study
Plattsburgh, NY – 8/27/2025 – The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that Clinton County’s tourism industry continues to demonstrate its strength and importance to the regional economy, according to the newly released Economic Impact of Tourism in New York 2024 report prepared by Tourism Economics for I Love NY.
In 2024, visitor spending in Clinton County reached $205 million, representing a 6.5% increase over 2023. Tourism supported 2,144 local jobs across sectors such as lodging, dining, retail, recreation, and transportation, and generated $23.6 million in state and local tax revenues.
“Tourism is a pillar for Clinton County’s economy, fueling small businesses, supporting jobs, and contributing to the vitality of our communities,” said Kristy Kennedy, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development for the North Country Chamber of Commerce and Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau. “This growth reflects the ongoing impact of strategic marketing efforts, events like bass fishing tournaments, and our strong relationship with Canadian and regional visitors.”
The report highlights that Clinton County led the Adirondack region in year-over-year growth, outpacing neighboring counties with a 6.5% increase in visitor spending compared to the Adirondack regional average of 4.5%.
Key 2024 Highlights for Clinton County:
- $205 million in direct visitor spending
- 6.5% year-over-year growth, the highest in the Adirondack region
- 2,144 jobs supported by tourism (6.7% of total county employment)
- $23.6 million in state and local taxes generated, saving each household an estimated $710 annually
Key 2024 Highlights for New York State:
- 315.4 million visitors statewide, up 3.0% over 2023
- $94.0 billion in visitor spending statewide, a 6.7% increase from 2023
- $145.2 billion total economic impact after accounting for indirect and induced effects
- 741,852 jobs supported by the tourism industry across New York
- $11.4 billion in state and local tax revenues generated, saving each household an average of $1,490
“Every dollar spent by visitors multiplies through our local economy—supporting restaurants, hotels, attractions, and shops across the county,” added Kennedy. “As we continue investing in tourism marketing, we look forward to building on this momentum.”
Full report here. REPORT
The full 2024 Economic Impact of Tourism in New York report was prepared by Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, for Empire State Development / I LOVE NY.
Posted: August 27th, 2025 under General News.