Tourist spending in Henrico approaches $1.9B

Tourist spending in Henrico County last year approached [post_excerpt].9 billion – the highest total of any Central Virginia locality and the fifth-highest total of any locality in the state, according to data from the Virginia Tourism Corporation. The data shows that tourists spent 9.2% more in Henrico in 2023 than they did in 2022. The growth in Henrico is comparable to the statewide growth of 9.8%, which led to .3 billion in visitor spending statewide in 2023. “Tourism and specifically sports tourism represent a major growth industry for Henrico County as well as our region and commonwealth,” County Manager John...

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