CLEVELAND (WJW) -- Destination Cleveland on Tuesday announced visitors to Cuyahoga County in 2024 spent a record $6.9 billion, a 4% increase from the year prior.

Visitors also generated $1.6 billion in tax revenue, helping the average household in the county to save about $1,460 in taxes, according to a Tuesday news release from the tourism agency.

Tourism's overall economic impact was more than $11.4 billion last year, according to the release. Data shows that impact has grown nearly 40% in the last 10 years, and has moved faster than inflation.

“Year after year, more travelers are choosing Cleveland, which reflects the region’s growing reputation as a must-visit destination," David Gilbert, president and CEO of Destination Cleveland, is quoted in the release. "And given the halo effec

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