Nottinghamshire’s tourism hits the £2bn mark
New data has revealed that tourism in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire achieved an all-time high spending record in 2022.
The local visitor economy crossed the £2bn mark, showcasing growth after the pandemic, even amidst challenging economic conditions.
The report, generated by Global Tourism Solutions through the STEAM (Scarborough tourism economic activity monitor) model, was jointly commissioned by Visit Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire County, Nottingham City, and the councils of Mansfield and Newark and Sherwood.
Taking inflation into account, the impact of the visitor economy is notable, adding £2.051bn to the region’s economy and supporting more than 20,500 jobs.
The value of the visitor economy increased by 15.6% compared to 2021, showing a robust rebound from the COVID-19 period.
Additionally, it rose by £72m (3.6%) compared to 2019. Visitor numbers have also displayed steady growth from 2021, rising from approximately £28.87m to £32.97m (14.2%).
Top tourism spots in Nottinghamshire include Clumber Park, Wollaton Hall, the National Justice Museum, Nottingham’s Caves, The Newark Air Museum, and Center Parcs in Sherwood Forest.
