Upstate Business Journal
Spartanburg county hosted the 2017 S.C. Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Travel for the first time since 2007 this past Wednesday. State officials say tourism is worth $20.2 billion to the Palmetto State and it’s estimated that 1 out of every 10 jobs is supported by the industry.
With an increase in international visitor spending and capital investment this past year (12.5% and 25% respectively), South Carolina officials feel we’re ramping up for another “banner” year in 2017.
Spartanburg reaped the benefits of a $17.4 million economic impact this past year, which was boosted by youth sports events and the NFL Carolina Panthers training camp (est. at a $13.1 million impact alone).
Cheers to you, Carolina Panthers.
