Explore Evansville presents “State of the Tourism Industry” at latest Rotary Club meeting

EVANSVILLE, In (WEHT) – Explore Evansville presented “State of the Tourism Industry” at Tuesday’s Rotary Club meeting at Bally’s Executive Conference Center.

The speaker was President and CEO of Explore Evansville Alexis Berggren. She covered topics such as:

• Industry trends – An analysis of current trends impacting the local and national tourism industry, including travel patterns, emerging markets and the impact of technology
• Economic impact – Insights into the economic contribution of tourism to the local and regional economy, including job creation, revenue generation and tourism infrastructure investment
• 2025 preview – How Explore Evansville and its stakeholders are preparing for a potentially challenging economic and hospitality environment over the next 16-24 months.

“Tourism is a vital part of our region and its economic development, and this event will provide valuable insights for both our Rotary members and business professionals as well as the broader community,” said Berggren.

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