Visitor Data: 19% Is The Magic Number

Travelers Around Alaska Spend Roughly Equal Amounts On Four Vital Services

Travelers to Alaska need just about everything. And they're willing to pay for it. Lodging, activities, gifts and food  all bring in about the same amount of money – between $355 million and $392 million to businesses in the summer.

Data from the McDowell Group shows that between 18% and 20% of all expenses are evenly divided in importance for visitors.

Here's the breakdown:

What Do Alaska's Travelers Spend Their Money On?

Lodging: $392 Million
Gifts: $363 Million
Activities: $360 Million
Food & Beverages: $355 Million

GRAPH: Courtesy McDowell Group