In 2010 Cape May County generated $5.275 Billion
Second in the State
after Atlantic County. Total statewide $35.5 billion
Accommodations $2.867 Billion
Food $1.066 Billion
Entertainment $ 454 Million
Retail $ 841
Million
Transportation $ 42 Million
Spending in NJ was flat
in 2010 and visitation was up, Cape May
County bucked that trend
in 2010 with a 5.4% increase.
Cape May County
performed quite well during the Recession and lead the way in recovery for
the entire state of NJ. Ken McGill, EVP,
Vantage Strategy
Cape May County reached
new heights statewide, rental income was up, generating a record
$1.7 billion in 2010.
Entertainment/amusements
spending is the highest in the state.
With 24% of total
statewide accommodations in Cape May County, approximately $16.85
million in Occupancy taxes was paid in 2010 by hoteliers.
Data provided by
Vantage Strategy for Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism
