Importance of Tourism
Tourism is extremely important to Greenbrier County. The following 2008 statistics highlight the state of the tourism industry in West Virginia, as well as Greenbrier County. For additional information, please feel free to contact the CVB at or 304-645-1000.
Top States of Visitor Origin:
West Virginia Research
- Travelers to the Mountain State left a $4.3 billion impact from direct travel spending in 2008.
- The travel industry in WV employs 44,000 individuals and generates more than $912 million in earnings annually.
- Tourism saves each household in the state $799 in state and local taxes to maintain current service levels.
2008_Economic_Impact_Study_WV_Div_of_Tourism.pdf (PDF file - 514 KB)
2006 Overnight Profile - WV Div. of Tourism (PDF file - 2.4 MB)
2006 Motorcoach Economic Impact Study - WV Div. of Tourism (PDF file - 296 KB)
Greenbrier County Research
- Tourism supports 2,460 jobs and nearly $87 million in earnings.
- Tourism generates over $1.8 million in local government revenue.
- Greenbrier County ranks 5th in the state for overall travel spending (behind 4 counties that offer gaming).
- The county is easily accessed by six exits along Interstate 64.
- The City of Lewisburg’s Average Daily Rate (PDF file - ADR) and RevPAR (PDF file - Revenue per available room) have increased each year since 1998.
- The occupancy in the City of Lewisburg’s hotels and Bed & Breakfasts has nearly doubled since 1998.
Greenbrier County Travel & Tourism Research Study - Phases I & II (PDF file - 240 KB)
2008-2009_Annual_Report.pdf (PDF file - 8.05 MB)
