Tourism contributes billions of dollars each year to the state's economy and Tennessee is ranked among the Top 10 destinations in the US. In 2014 a record 100 million people visited the state resulting in $17.7 billion in tourism related spending within the state, an increase of 6.3% over 2013; tax revenue from tourism equaled $1.5 billion. Each county in Tennessee saw at least $1 million from tourism while 19 counties received at least $100 million (Davidson, Shelby, and Sevier counties were the top three). Tourism-generated jobs for the state reached 152,900, a 2.8% increase. International travelers to Tennessee accounted for $533 million in spending.
Tourism contributes billions of dollars each year to the state 's economy and Tennessee is ranked among the Top 10 destinations in the US . In 2014 a record 100 million people visited the state resulting in $ 17.7 billion in tourism related spending within the state , an increase of 6.3 % over 2013 ; tax revenue from tourism equaled $ 1.5 billion . Each county in Tennessee saw at least $ 1 million from tourism while 19 counties received at least $ 100 million ( Davidson , Shelby , and Sevier counties were the top three ) . Tourism - generated jobs for the state reached 152,900 , a 2.8 % increase . International travelers to Tennessee accounted for $ 533 million in spending .
What was the percentage increase in Tennessee's tourism-based jobs in 2014?
What was the percentage increase in Tennessee 's tourism - based jobs in 2014 ?
2.8%
2.8%