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Richmond Region Tourism reports record visitor spending; Hanover sees hotel occupancy and revenue gains
Summary
Richmond Region Tourism told the board that visitor spending and hotel sales rose in the most recent reporting period; Hanover posted nearly $230 million in visitor spending for calendar year 2023 and strong growth in hotel occupancy and events-driven sports tourism bookings.
Catherine O’Donnell, president/CEO of Richmond Region Tourism, updated the Hanover County Board on regional tourism figures and programs, reporting continued post‑pandemic growth in visitor spending and hotel sales and noting sports tourism and events as a key strength for Hanover.
O’Donnell said Richmond Region tourism covers seven localities and that regional cooperation helps capture visitor spending across jurisdictional lines. For calendar 2023, she reported nearly $230…
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