National Recreation

Accommodation and food services

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

Value Added
$97.73B
2024
YoY Growth
+4.8%
20232024
Employment
1.10M
2024
Compensation
$47.59B
2024

Accommodation and food services: Value Added vs Gross Output

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

Accommodation and food services: Nominal vs Real

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

Accommodation and food services: Year-over-Year Growth

Annual percentage change shows volatility and trend patterns.

Accommodation and food services: Employment & Compensation

Jobs supported and total compensation paid in this industry sector.

2024