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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Tourism is a Million-Dollar Business in Gilbert

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Mayor Brigette Peterson | Mayor Brigette Peterson Official Website

Mayor Brigette Peterson | Mayor Brigette Peterson Official Website

Gilbert, Ariz. – Each year, around four million people visit Gilbert, injecting millions of dollars into Gilbert’s economy.

In 2021, visitor spending generated $310M in revenue.

Out-of-towners come to Gilbert to soak up the sunshine and enjoy the vast number of amenities the Town provides.Arizona attracts around 40M visitors a year and more people are choosing to stay in Gilbert than ever before. Hotel revenue grew by 36% in 2022.

The Downtown Heritage District is one of the top tourist destinations in Gilbert.From the charming aesthetic to a larger-than-life gopher that watches over visitors along Gilbert Road, there's no denying the Heritage District has its own whimsical magic.The district supports 135 businesses and 1,494 jobs.

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Gilbert’s Office of Economic Development took over the tourism line of service for the Gilbert in 2014 and created the Discover Gilbert brand.

During National Travel & Tourism Week, we invite you to learn more about the Town’s economic development efforts by visiting DiscoverGilbert.com

Original source can be found here.

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