Arkansas tourism breaks records, generates billions of dollars

Tourism in Arkansas is breaking records, not only surpassing pre-pandemic numbers but growing tourism spending well into the billions of dollars. Arkansas Director of Tourism Travis Napper said the number of visitors in the state continues to grow.

By: Tylisa Hampton

Tourism in Arkansas is breaking records, not only surpassing pre-pandemic numbers but growing tourism spending well into the billions of dollars.

Arkansas Director of Tourism Travis Napper said the number of visitors in the state continues to grow.

In the department’s latest report, 2021 broke records for the number of visitors, showcasing that a little over 42 million people came to visit the Natural State. That number was over a 40 percent increase from 2020 and 13 percent increase over 2019. Read more.