A Yakima Herald article recently summarized the many benefits of tourism to the Yakima Valley.

Among other benefits Tourism brought to Yakima County in 2023:

  • Generated $397 million in spending in Yakima County
  • Supported 5,142 jobs
  • Generated $51 million in state and local taxes

Zillah Lakes Inn is one of the many small businesses that account for more than 60% of leisure and hospitality sector employment here in Yakima Wine Country.

Your visits to Zillah support many small businesses – a true reason to celebrate National travel and Tourism Week – May 19-25 – with many benefitting from local tourism!

Read the full article – Tourism is something to celebrate in the Valley.