Yorks latest tourist figures for 2023 were revealed by Make It York today.
York saw 9 million visitors overall in 2023, an increase of 2.2% compared to 2022. Out of these visitors, an estimated 1.3 million came from overseas.
Tourism contributed a worth of £1.82 billion to the city’s visitor economy, with a direct visitor expenditure of £1.2 billion.
Included in the 9 million visitor numbers, 1.7 million stayed overnight (up 1.3%) and 7.3 million visited for the day only (up 2.5%).
Figures showed the proportions of spending, with the highest spent on York’s shopping scene at £411 million. Dining out followed second, with £332 million spent on food and drink.
The largest increase in spending was on the city’s accommodation at £309 million, growing 12.4% compared to the previous year (2022).
The data also highlighted tourism’s contribution to employment in York, with a total of 16,017 full time equivalent jobs supported directly and indirectly by tourism.
Sarah Loftus, Managing Director of Make It York, said: “Make It York is delighted to reaffirm our commitment to showcasing the city as a premier, world-class destination.
“As we celebrate this milestone, we remain dedicated to driving collaboration and continuing to focus on further elevating the visitor experience and sustaining our upward momentum.”
To view the data highlights report in full, click here.