Number of Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
1,579
scenic and sightseeing transportation, water businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The scenic and sightseeing transportation, water industry has grown 34.6% since 2000 (from 1,173 to 1,579 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 1,579 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+17.0%).
- •Employment: 14,782 workers in 2023 (10.8% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 44%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,579 | 1,641 | 14,782 | 15.7% | 15.0% | +17.3% |
| 2022 | 1,568 | 1,631 | 12,776 | 21.4% | 13.5% | +26.4% |
| 2021 | 1,449 | 1,506 | 9,844 | 19.3% | 14.1% | -46.0% |
| 2020 | 1,371 | 1,422 | 14,306 | 14.0% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 1,349 | 1,404 | 14,953 | 14.1% | 11.5% | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 1,310 | 1,359 | 14,599 | 14.5% | 12.1% | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 1,271 | 1,321 | 15,019 | 14.4% | 11.4% | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 1,257 | 1,300 | 14,567 | 14.0% | 11.2% | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 1,205 | 1,250 | 13,018 | 13.4% | 12.2% | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 1,188 | 1,231 | 12,684 | 13.3% | 12.5% | +2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.