Gettysburg named top travel destination by TripAdvisor
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After a banner year commemorating the 150th
anniversaries of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address, the
quaint town of Gettysburg remains high on the nation’s radar.
Gettysburg has been named one of the top 10
“Destinations on the Rise” by TripAdvisor. This list features 54 locations
across the world that have experienced increased positive feedback by
travelers. Other places on the list include Kailua-Kina, Hawaii; Anchorage,
Alaska; Bar Harbor, Maine; and many others.
In a news release, the Gettysburg Convention &
Visitors Bureau estimated about 4 million people visited Adams County and
Gettysburg this year. In Adams County, tourism is the largest industry,
supporting more than 7,200 jobs and generating more than $605 million. The
tourism industry in the county has been on the rise since 2011 and has led to a
record number of visitors.
“This designation is very special because it reminds
travelers that Gettysburg is going strong, and that the anniversaries in 2013
were just the beginning,” says Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
President Norris Flowers. “It’s absolutely critical
to the business owners, employees and residents of Adams County, that tourism
remains successful in 2014 and beyond.”—Anna Seils
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