Published 5:57 pm Thursday, October 22, 2026 VALDOSTA — The newly released 2025 Economic Impact of Tourism in Georgia report highlights the continued economic impact of travel and tourism across Valdosta-Lowndes County, with visitors generating over $471 million in direct visitor spending in 2025, a 2.7% increase from the previous year and 11% increase since 2023. The Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center & Tourism Authority announced the release of the report in an email to The Valdosta Daily Times. Tourism directly supported 5,871 jobs in Lowndes County in 2025, an increase of 1% from 2024, according to the authority’s statement. Overall, 7.9% of jobs in the county are directly sustained by visitor spending, demonstrating the important role tourism plays in supporting the local workforce and contributing to the community’s economic vitality. Visitors also generated $39.5 million in state and local taxes, equivalent to approximately $856 in tax savings for every household. “These numbers demonstrate the value of investing in tourism and the significant return it can provide across our county,” said David DiSalvo, president and CEO of Visit Valdosta. “When visitors stay overnight, dine at our restaurants, shop with local businesses and experience our attractions, their spending creates a ripple effect throughout our community, allowing every visitor the opportunity to make an impact.” The economic impact of tourism extends across nearly every part of the local visitor…
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