Jamestown  (CSi)  The year 2021 saw an increase in tourism in Jamestown.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund said compared to the pre-COVID-19 year, 2019, the 2021 tourism numbers increased by about 20-percent, as measured by road traffic.

He added that starting  in 2021 Frontier Village visitor numbers rose, noting that a recent survey, fill out by visitors, is being compiled with the results to be released later.

Searle said that this year, branding of Frontier Village was being reworked, to update the Village’s identity, along with a logo.

He pointed out a number of contributions continues including from the Jamestown Kiwanis Club and Jamestown Eagles contribution of the Frontier Village Railroad Parkette.   He said there has been a delay in the arrival of some of materials, due to shipping lags.

Looking forward to 2022, Searle said, tourism is looking for continued growth, in promoting Jamestown has a visitor experience, including the creation of the Bison World Cultural Attraction.