Tourism is a powerful jobs and economic development generator in Macon. In 2018, Macon-Bibb County's tourism industry:
Supported 3,800 jobs
Generated $395.77 million in direct tourism spending
Generated $17.64 million in state tax revenues
Generated $10.74 million in local tax revenues
Generated $101.45 million in payroll
Each Macon-Bibb County household would need to be taxed an additional $489 per year to replaces taxes generated by tourism economic activity.
*Results provided by U.S. Travel Association Economic Impact Report
