TOURISM figures in Cheshire have hit a record high with visitor numbers reaching more than 45 million, an increase of 10 million people on 2009 and a 6.4 per cent increase on 2013 results.
The figures were announced by Marketing Cheshire at their Annual Visitor Economy Conference to an audience of the county’s key tourism partners.
Visitor spend is also up with tourism expenditure across Cheshire increasing by 9.5 per cent to £2.5billion in last year.
Tourism spend in Cheshire has grown significantly from £1.6 billion in 2009 to £2.5billion last year – a 51 per cent increase.
Katrina Michel, chief executive, Marketing Cheshire said:
“We don’t stand still in Cheshire and these record figures are testament to the hard work and commitment shown by our hotels, restaurants and attractions.
“Cheshire’s star continues to rise whether it’s through prime time television coverage with shows such as Homefires, Ordinary Lies and Our Zoo or stand-out experiences such as Bolesworth International, Cholmondeley Pageant of Power and this summer’s Rise Above Sportive with Mark Cavendish with visitors flocking here to stay longer and spend more money.”
Tourism figures hit a record high
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