July Tourism News You Can Use – An update for members of Montana’s tourism industry

Travel Employment Adds 12,200 in June, Marking 10th Increase in Past 12 Months 

Late last week, the U.S. Department of Labor reported the economy added 224,000 nonfarm jobs in June, while the unemployment rate edged up slightly to 3.7%. According to U.S. Travel Association economists, travel employment increased by 12,200 in June, marking the 10th increase in the past 12 months.