Gov. Newsom announced Sunday that travel spending in California hit an all-time high of $150.4 billion in 2023.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Sunday that travel spending in California hit an all-time high of $150.4 billion in 2023, outdoing the previous record of $144.9 billion spent in 2019.The state has retained its title as the world's fifth largest economy and has had a population increase, according to the governor. Both of these are directly tied to California's tourism and entertainment industries, the governor said in an announcement released at 7:43 a.m. Sunday.
'From our world-renowned coastline, to the world's tallest trees, to our iconic cities and theme parks, California is the nation's coming attraction. Visitors from all over the world are coming here to experience the wonder of the Golden State, boosting our economy and creating good-paying jobs for years to come,' the governor said.
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