Tourism to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument contribute $635.4 million to local economy. New report shows visitor spending impacts

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PAGE, AZ - A new National Park Service report shows that 4.72 million visitors to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument in 2024 spent $518.2 million in communities near the park units. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $635.4 million.

"Visitors to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument enjoy land and water recreation and the scenic, scientific, natural, and cultural resources of Lake Powell, the Colorado River, and surrounding lands," said Jake Ohlson, Park Superintendent. "Tourism to these National Park sites supports local businesses, sustains jobs, and provides vital revenue to nearby communities. We are deeply grateful to the communities and businesses that help welcome our visitors and provide services that enhance their experience."

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 Arizona and Utah and how the National Park Service works with Arizona and Utah communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation, go to www.nps.gov/arizona and www.nps.gov/utah