The Outdoor recreation economy（户外休闲经济）.pdf

The Outdoor recreation economy tAke It outsIde for AmerIcAn Jobs And A strong economy 1 | t he benefits economic benefits: - 6.1 million american jobs - $646 billion in outdoor recreation spending each year - $39.9 billion in federal tax revenue - $39.7 billion in state/local tax revenue Introduction | 2 The state of the Outdoor Industry everyth Ing grows outsIde, IncLudIng Jobs A nd the economy. Much has changed since 2006 when Outdoor Industry Association commissioned the first economic study on outdoor recreation in the United States. The Great Recession radically altered consumer spending habits, unemployment reached its highest level in decades, and federal and state deficits resulted in massive spending cuts. Despite the uncertainty, more than 140 million Americans make outdoor recreation a priority in their daily lives, proving it with their wallets by putting $646 billion of their hard-earned dollars right back into the economy. Even better, this spending directly results in highly sought-after jobs for 6.1 million Americans. At the core of the outdoor recreation economy is the outdoor consumer, whose diverse interests fuel a robust and innovative industry. Today’s outdoor lovers aren’t confined to traditional demographics or activity segments. They seek meaningful outdoor experiences in their backyards and in the backcountry. They are all genders, ages, shapes, sizes, ethnicities and income levels. They live throughout America, and they view outdoor recreation as an essential part of their daily lives. They fill their garages with bicycles, dirt bikes, backpacks, boats, skis, tents, hunting rifles and fishing gear. This is redefining the outdoor industry, an evolution that is evident in the growth of sales and jobs since 2006. In short, outdoor recreation is a growing and diverse economic s