Tourism in Loudoun

Tourism: Significant to Loudoun's Economy, Businesses, and Residents
Tourism is one of Loudoun’s major industries, employing more than 16,000 people in 2005. The county and its residents benefit in many ways from the expenditures by tourists:

It creates jobs
It brings income to Loudoun’s economy
It is a catalyst for preservation and economic development
It provides a better quality of life
It helps create civic pride

Loudoun's Tourism Industry

Consists of a number of industries in Loudoun, including accommodations, historic attractions, shopping, dining, meeting/event facilities, and meeting/event services, and visitor services.
Ranges from small independently owned farms, restaurants, and retail shops, to small and medium sized businesses, to corporations, and not-for-profit organizations.
The Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association works with the entire tourism industry to maximize the benefits of tourism for Loudoun residents and the local economy.

Fast Facts

In 2005 the economic impact of tourism on Loudoun County was $54 million.
Every household paid $602 less in taxes thanks to the expenditures of tourists.
The tourism industry employs more than 16,000 people in Loudoun.