Savannah has a well-earned reputation as a favorite tourist destination. The distinctive style, spectacular coastal beauty, historic treasures and friendly residents are all hallmarks of this enchanting area.

In 2008, over six million visitors produced direct traveler expenditures of $1.94 billion.

Savannah continues to increase tourism jobs, bringing the total number of employees in the sector in 2009 to over 21,000.

Visitors to Savannah are loyal: 60 percent return, half of whom return four or more times.