Report finds tourism has big impact in Gwinnett

Tourism generated more than $905 million in direct spending in Gwinnett County in 2010, according to a new report.

The report, released by the Convention and Visitors Bureau Thursday, also found tourism represented about 4.2 percent of Gwinnett’s economy, generated 10,620 jobs and created $26.5 million in local tax revenues.

The report is based on economic impact figures prepared by the Georgia Department of Economic Development, with additional analysis by University of Tennessee economist Steve Morse.