University of Wyoming Survey Reveals Strong Public Support for State Tourism Promotion
A recent survey conducted by the University of Wyoming's School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies indicates that 74% of Wyoming adults believe state government tourism promotion economically benefits their communities. The 2026 Wyoming election-year survey, which polled 660 randomly selected adults, also found that a majority of residents think the overall benefits of tourism outweigh its negative impacts. Specifically, 61% of adults agreed that tourism benefits outweigh negatives, compared to 19% who disagreed. While 46% believe an increase in tourism would improve the overall quality of life, 28% disagreed, and 26% remained neutral. About 35% of residents feel the state is becoming overcrowded due to visitors, though 43% disagree with this sentiment. Half of the state's adults do not believe their own communities are becoming overcrowded, while 32% do.
