City corrects tourism release

An error regarding travel and tourism dollars spent in Sweetwater County is being corrected by Green River’s communication administrator, Steve Core.

Core initially sent a press release March 8 regarding a presentation Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism‘s Executive Director, Jenissa Meredith made to the Green River City Council, claiming tourism spending in Sweetwater County was down $87 million dollars in 2020 when compared to 2019.

However, that number will not be known until the Wyoming Office of Tourism’s report is released.

It was reported that lodging tax dollars collected had increased, when in fact they decreased. Core reported fiscal year numbers from 18-19 to 19-20 instead of calendar year numbers. The current fiscal year does not conclude until June 30th.

“Although we did see a 24% decrease in local lodging tax collections in 2020 as compared to 2019, many areas around the country faired much worse. Wyoming is the ideal destination for people to explore safely with their loved ones and we are optimistic that this summer will be busier than ever,” Meredith said in a press release from the city.