Kentucky tourism witnesses its best year in 2022

Thursday, August 10, 2023

The tourism sector of Kentucky came back from the pandemic and witnessed its best ever year in 2022,
making a financial influence of closely $13 billion, as per available statistics.

The amount of travelers coming to the Bluegrass State in 2022 along with the money they spent exceeded the levels before the pandemic with tourists visiting places of interest, said the administration of Governor Andy Beshear.

The Governor said that tourism is vital for Kentucky and that is the reason why he has made tourism
precedence for supporting the sector. It’s exciting to see their hard work pay back in such a significant way.

Attractions comprise famous horse farms and bourbon distilleries in addition to out-of-doors adventure, arts and cultural allures and history, said Beshear. Kentucky has houses the Mammoth Cave National Park.

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