Tourist spending in Sampson County hit $68.47 million last year. "We are excited to see tourism in Sampson County continue to grow," said Sheila Barefoot, executive director of Sampson County Tourism, per The Sampson Independent. Tourism Economics released these findings in their "Economic Impact of Travel on North Carolina Counties 2024" report. Their analysis showed each resident saved $84.80 in taxes due to visitor spending. Daily visitor spending topped $100 million statewide, generating $7.3 million in daily tax revenue.