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Arizona wine tourism grows exponentially over 12-year period, study reveals

The studies show between 2011 and 2023, the industry grew 500%
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Posted at 8:39 AM, Jul 01, 2024

PHOENIX — The Arizona wine tourism industry has seen more than 500% growth between 2011 and 2023.

That’s according to a study conducted for the Arizona Office of Tourism by the Economic Policy Institute at Northern Arizona University.

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The study revealed that growth occurred across the board in total wine expenditures (677%), economic output (588%), employment (500%) and labor income (539%).

Gov. Katie Hobbs said in a statement that Arizona's flourishing grape and wine industry is an important part of the state’s agribusiness and agritourism sectors.

Read more of this story from the Business Journal.