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Visitors Generate Significant Economic Impact

In 2025, 9.1 million visitors spent $1.3 billion in the Galveston Island economy, generating a total economic impact of $1.7 billion.

9.1 MILLION VISITORS

Visitor volume to Galveston grew steadily in 2025 (+2.5%), reaching 9.1 million visitors. Cruise visitors again led gains, growing 7.5% year-over-year.

Source: Tourism Economics

Visitor Spending

Visitor spending reached over $1.3 billion in 2025, a 3% increase over the prior year.

Lodging spending made up the largest share of that total, at $392 million, or 30% of all visitor spending. Food and beverage purchases accounted for 25% of spending, representing the second-largest category.

In 2025, Visitor Spending included:

Lodging $392M | 30.%
Food & Beverage $339M | 25%
Rec & Ent $236M | 18%
Retail $217M | 17%
Transportation $90M | 7%
Cruise $38M | 3%

Visitor Volume & Spending Trends

Volume and Spend by Segment

Visitor spending rose 3.0% to $1.3 billion in 2025, driven by gains in food and beverage (+5.0%) and recreation (+3.8%). Visitor volume increased 2.2%, with cruise passengers now accounting for 20% of all visitors, up from 15% in 2019. Day and overnight visitation also posted modest growth.

2025 Visitor Volume & Spend by Segment

millions, $ millions, $ per person

Total Visitors	9.12
Day	4.38
Overnight	2.90
Cruise	1.84
Total Visitor Spending	$1,315
Day	$268
Overnight	$789
Cruise	$145
Per Visitor Spending	$144
Day	$61
Overnight	$272
Cruise	$79

Source: Tourism Economics v6

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Visitors Generate Significant Economic Impact

Visitor Spending

Volume and Spend by Segment

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