Data collection of fiscal year 2003 tourism employment and payroll data for Mississippi
by Thomas E. Van Hyning (Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), Division of Tourism)
Abstract:
Data collection for the Employment and Payroll components of Mississippi’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2003 Tourism Economic Impact Report are presented within the context of NAICS. Mississippi’s estimated 91,500 direct tourism-related jobs in FY 2003 comprised 8.1 percent, or 1/12 of the statewide non-agricultural establishment-based employment for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2003. The 91,500 direct tourism-related jobs ranked second in the state’s Service Sector behind Health Care & Social Assistance’s (NAICS 62) 138,670 jobs. Mississippi’s FY 2003 tourism-related payroll was $1.59 billion. Selected county level tourism-related employment indicators and practical/managerial implications are highlighted.
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