Number of Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
549
scenic and sightseeing transportation, land businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The scenic and sightseeing transportation, land industry has grown 50.4% since 2000 (from 365 to 549 firms).
- •The peak year was 2019 with 617 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-11.0%).
- •Employment: 9,112 workers in 2023 (3.7% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 54%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 549 | 585 | 9,112 | 14.8% | 11.5% | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 532 | 566 | 8,358 | 28.0% | 12.2% | +33.3% |
| 2021 | 441 | 475 | 5,869 | 11.9% | 38.5% | -58.8% |
| 2020 | 578 | 621 | 10,608 | 11.4% | 17.6% | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 617 | 658 | 11,121 | 14.4% | 10.8% | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 582 | 626 | 11,603 | 14.2% | 12.6% | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 569 | 613 | 11,055 | 14.0% | 12.2% | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 561 | 612 | 11,902 | 15.8% | 10.6% | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 526 | 574 | 11,277 | 16.1% | 12.4% | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 498 | 544 | 10,395 | 17.6% | 9.2% | +6.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.