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Tourism Industry Portal
Welcome to the industry site for Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD).
Welcome to the industry site for Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD).
Working hand-in-hand with you, our tourism partners, we inspire and promote travel to and within Georgia. We invite all travelers, from around the world and around the corner, to explore our state. To discover dark-sky swamps and mineral springs, reset among the mountains and coastal marshes, and wander through city neighborhoods and small towns. We support you by sharing research and industry insights, and creating opportunities within our marketing, sales, and communication efforts. Together, we will make Georgia the number one state for tourism.
Dashboard at a Glance
![Line detail of state of Georgia](https://cdn.statically.io/img/industry.exploregeorgia.org/sites/default/files/styles/stats_promo_icon/public/2020-09/ga-state-detail-peach.png?itok=7OEHK2V7)
Total Economic Impact
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Visitors to Georgia
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Visitor Spending
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State & Local Tax Revenues Generated
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Jobs Supported
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State DMO in the U.S. on Instagram
Explore More
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Research
Using data and analytics to inform and optimize all of Explore Georgia's efforts.
![A tall grassy field with the sun on the horizon with a horseback rider ahead of another.](https://industry.exploregeorgia.org/sites/default/files/styles/content_matrix_item/public/2019-11/1brand-content-studio-erikrragan_0.jpg?itok=PN_GUPr6)
Tourism Consumer Marketing
Ensuring consistent, integrated and inspiring message delivery across all platforms.
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Partner Marketing
Offering collaborative opportunities to new and existing partners.
![Providence Canyon in Lumpkin, Georgia](https://industry.exploregeorgia.org/sites/default/files/styles/content_matrix_item/public/2021-06/lumpkin-providence-canyon-credit-gljohnson.jpg?itok=IScBpL1_)
About Explore Georgia
Department contacts, strategic plan, and career opportunities