Multiple outlets report that the state records a $2.4 billion tourism “windfall,” with spending powered more by residents than by visitors coming from outside the state. The articles say people within the state who travel to attractions and destinations close to home account for the largest share of tourism activity. In contrast, visitation from other states is reported to be weaker and to lag behind domestic demand. Overall, the coverage attributes the strength of tourism receipts to locals exploring their own “backyard,” rather than to a surge in inter-state travel. While the outlets describe the same central figure and driver, they emphasize different framing around travel patterns: local participation is characterized as the main contributor, whereas out-of-state visitation is described as comparatively slower to return. The reporting collectively indicates that current tourism performance relies primarily on intra-state travel, with external visitor numbers not matching the contribution level of residents.