Henderson County Tourism Reaches Record $453 Million as Regional Economy Surges
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-08-19T18:17:00.942Z
Business
WNC Business -- Tourism spending across Henderson County grew by 3.6% in 2025, reaching a record $453.34 million and cementing the county’s position spot as the 17th largest tourism economy of the 100 in NC.
WNC Business -- Tourism spending across Henderson County grew by 3.6% in 2025, reaching a record $453.34 million and cementing the county’s position as a major economic engine in Western North Carolina.The annual findings, released in The Economic Impact of Travel on North Carolina Counties study by Tourism Economics for Visit North Carolina, reveal that Henderson County outpaced the statewide tourism growth rate of 1.3% by nearly threefold. The performance placed Henderson County 12th statewide