Tourism Job Growth and State Budget Insights for the Region
A Growing Tourism Industry And Analyzing The State Budget, This West Virginia Morning
West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, March 26, 2025
By Staff
On this West Virginia Morning, produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, research indicates that over 21,000 jobs will become available in the tourism and hospitality sector annually for the next five years, a topic of vital importance for neighboring towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. Randy Yohe interviewed industry stakeholders about their efforts and expected growth within the region. Concurrently, state legislators are reviewing the budget, which impacts local programs and agencies. News Director Eric Douglas discussed this year's budget analysis with Sean O’Leary from the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, providing crucial insights into financial allocations affecting local services and communities. Listeners can catch this informative program on WVPB Radio weekday mornings at 7:43 a.m. or subscribe to the podcast.
