Tourism to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park contributes $171 million to local economy

New report shows visitor spending impacts

"Visitors and community members alike come to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and World Heritage Site to experience the extraordinary Spanish colonial architecture and masterfully engineered landscapes," said Superintendent Christine Jacobs. "In doing so, they contribute significantly to both the local and national economies. We're proud to be a fee free park accessible to all that generates $171 million in economic benefits for Texas."

The National Park Service report, 2024 National Park Visitor Spending Effects, finds that visitors spent $29 billion in communities near national parks. This spending provided $18.8 billion in labor income and $56.3 in economic output to the U.S. economy. The lodging sector had the highest direct contributions with $11.1 billion in economic output. Restaurants received the next greatest direct contributions with $5.7 billion in economic output.

An interactive tool is available to explore visitor spending, labor income, and total economic contribution by sector for national, state and local economies. Users can also view year-by-year trend data. The interactive tool and report are available on the NPS website.

To learn more about national parks in Texas and how the National Park Service works with Texas communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation, go to www.nps.gov/texas.