Patrick Morrisey: “Last year, our tourism industry had a record breaking year…”

“They deserve a very big thank you for all they do, all you do to make West Virginia a welcoming place for visitors from across the globe. Last year, our tourism industry had a record breaking year. Over $9.1 billion of economic impact. Think about that. Huge a record for our state. New River Gorge national park and Preserve welcomed a record 1.8 million visitors this past year.” (02:33–02:43)

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