Record tourism results for York

New figures announced today show that tourists visiting York have spent over half a billion pounds in the city for the very first time.
Clifford's Tower, York.Clifford's Tower, York.
Clifford's Tower, York.

Using a new research model, research commissioned by Visit York shows visitors spent a record-breaking £606m during 2012.

Kate McMullen, Head of Visit York said: “These statistics are fantastic news and mean we have exceeded our targets.

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“It’s our strong partnership approach, working closely with York’s tourism businesses and their innovation that continually enables York to stay ahead of the competition.”

Visitor numbers remained constant 7 million – an estimated 6 million leisure visits and 1 million business visits.

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