From Discover Prince William / Manassas
Tourism in Prince William County generated over $541.5 million in travel related expenditures in 2015, an increase of 3.1% compared to 2014 and supported 6,223 jobs, a 5.6% increase from 2014. Visitor related tax receipts provided $8.4 million dollars and provided over $62 in tax savings per household to residents of the county.
Tourism revenue in the City of Manassas generated over $67 million in expenditures, up 0.1% when compared to 2014 and continued to support 575 jobs, a 0.5% increase vs. 2014. Visitor spending related tax receipts provided over $1.7 million dollars to the City of Manassas and provided nearly $69 in tax savings per household to residents of the city.
According to a 2015 Texas A&M University Study conducted of Discover Prince William & Manassas’ impact on tourism and visitor spending, visitors to Prince William County spend an average $580 per visitor party with $76.6 million in spending attributable to the efforts of Discover Prince William & Manassas. Visitors to the City of Manassas spend an average $396 per visitor party with $7 million in visitor expenditures attributable to the agency.
Among the 135 counties and cities throughout the commonwealth, Prince William County ranks tenth in total visitor expenditures and shares that ‘Top 10’ ranking with other tourism leaders including Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Richmond and others. In addition, Prince William County ranks sixth in the Commonwealth for counties exceeding 3% growth or more in tourism related economic spending.
