Kentucky Tourism Arts and Heritage Cabinet Revenue and Competitors

The Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet is dedicated to fostering and promoting the state's rich heritage as well as continuing Kentucky's long history of being a premiere travel destination for all travelers to enjoy. The Cabinet serves as Kentucky's top tourism agency, and collaborates with local tourism partners to coordinate tourism, arts and heritage efforts through legislation, tourism development, and marketing/outreach. Kentucky tourism is an $11.8 billion industry that brings millions of visitors to the Commonwealth each year. As one of the state's largest economic generators, tourism serves as a mechanism for driving economic growth in communities within all 120 Kentucky counties. \n\nUnder the leadership of Secretary Casebier, the Cabinet oversees the following agencies:\nDepartment of Tourism\nDepartment of Parks\nDepartment of Fish and Wildlife Resources\nKentucky Historical Society\nKentucky Humanities Council\nKentucky Heritage Council\nKentucky Venues\nCenter for African American Heritage\nKentucky Performing Arts\nGovernor's School for the Arts\nKentucky Artisan Center in Berea\nKentucky Arts Council\nKentucky Horse Park