Leicester and Leicestershire visitor economy tops £2.6bn despite hospitality pressures
Leicester and Leicestershire's visitor economy generated £2.676bn in 2025, according to new figures, as the region continued to attract more visitors despite a challenging period for the UK's tourism and hospitality sectors.
The latest Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor (STEAM) data shows the economic impact of tourism increased by 4.62% from £2.558bn in 2024.
More than 32.5 million people visited the city and county during 2025, up 1.65% year-on-year. Of those, 21.95 million visited Leicestershire, while 10.62 mill... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...
