RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) have announced that Virginia tourism has set a record high in visitor spending in 2024.

According to a release shared by the governor's office on Tuesday, Aug. 5, the Commonwealth set a record for visitor spending in 2024, with $35.1 billion -- a 5.4% increase from $33.3 million in 2023.

Overnight visitation to Virginia increased by over 1 million to 44.7 million visitors in 2024, which is up from 43.6 million in 2023, according to the governor's office. This has surpassed pre-pandemic numbers for the first time setting a new record.

“In 2024, a record-breaking one million additional overnight visitors chose Virginia, drawn by our unmatched beauty, rich heritage, and welcoming communities,” Youngkin s

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