Lodging and dining services supporting outdoor recreation trips. Captures spending at hotels, campgrounds, lodges, and restaurants associated with recreation travel.
Includes: Hotels and motels near recreation areas, RV parks and campgrounds, ski lodges, fishing lodges, restaurants at outdoor venues
Gross Output measures total economic output including intermediate inputs. Value Added measures contribution to GDP.
Comparing current dollars to inflation-adjusted (2017 dollars) shows the true growth trajectory.
Annual percentage change shows volatility and trend patterns.
Jobs supported and total compensation paid in this industry sector.