Why Tourism Matters
There's a symbiotic relationship between the visitors that visit our city and us, the local community that call it home. The same things that make Arlington a great place to live also make it a great place to visit.
Tourism, as an industry, is very much a part of the cloth that make Arlington what is. While visitors may come and go, their tax dollars spent while visiting stays here - and ripples through the community - touching local businesses, city services, and ultimately improve the quality of life for all Arlington residents.
Employment
12,000 jobs are created by tourism in Arlington alone, ranging from those that are directly related...
Civic Pride
Tourism creates a real sense of civic pride in Arlington, encouraging a culturally diverse identity,...
Infrastructure
Tourism also helps fund and improve our local infrastructure, amenities, programs and services...
Economic Growth
Tourism drives economic and income growth by supporting our local businesses, from locally-owned...