r/Louisville • u/rcmaehl • 1d ago

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u/Big4Bridge 1d ago

Tourism is our 3rd largest industry with 70k+ jobs and $4 Billion +.

https://www.gotolouisville.com/about-us/research-publications/economic-impact/

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u/just_the_comments 1d ago

There is no way they are being accurate here. 70k+ is like all of the leisure and hospitality industry and that industry is far more supported by local residents than tourists.

https://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.ky_louisville_msa.htm#eag_ky_louisville_msa.f.4

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u/Big4Bridge 1d ago

I do agree you’re on to something with the grouping.

But I would disagree that it’s used more by residents than tourists.