How Tourism Benefits the Valdosta Community
Tourism is when people travel away from home for leisure, business or other purposes—but in Valdosta, it represents much more than that. Tourism serves as a powerful…
read moreHow Tourism Can Support Hurricane Recovery
David DiSalvo, President & CEO of Visit Valdosta, was recently featured in the Valdosta Daily Times to explain how the economic impact of tourism can support the Lowndes County community as it re-builds from Hurricane Helene.
As the fifth largest economic driver in the county, tourism generated $422.3 million in 2023 – a nearly 9% increase over 2022. This promising growth demonstrates that out-of-town visitors recognize our charming southern city as a go-to destination for family fun.
Read more here: https://digital.valdostadailytimes.com/Valdosta-Daily-Times-11152024-e-Edition/C4/