National Recreation

Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services

The core outdoor recreation service sector — amusement parks, ski resorts, marinas, guided tours, hotels near recreation areas, and food service at outdoor venues. Typically the largest single industry contributor to outdoor recreation GDP.

Includes: Amusement and recreation facilities, performing arts venues, accommodation near recreation areas, food services at outdoor venues

Value Added
$174.43B
2024
YoY Growth
+4.7%
20232024
Employment
2.11M
2024
Compensation
$96.41B
2024

Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services: Value Added vs Gross Output

Gross Output measures total economic output including intermediate inputs. Value Added measures contribution to GDP.

Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services: Nominal vs Real

Comparing current dollars to inflation-adjusted (2017 dollars) shows the true growth trajectory.

Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services: Year-over-Year Growth

Annual percentage change shows volatility and trend patterns.

Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services: Employment & Compensation

Jobs supported and total compensation paid in this industry sector.

2024