Business & Tech
Overseas Spending in Virginia Hits Record High
Canadian tourists especially helped the commonwealth's economy in 2012.
By Sharon McLoone
Virginia is for lovers – and spenders from overseas.
Overseas visitor spending in the commonwealth hit a record $425 million for 2012, a 9 percent increase from 2011.
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Canadians last year aided Virginia’s economy with overnight visitation up 3 percent and spending up more than 4 percent, totaling about $155 million.
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, the Survey of International Air Travelers and Statistics Canada provide the annual economic data.
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The data follow Gov. Bob McDonnell’s announcement in September that revenue from domestic visitors to Virginia hit a record $21.2 billion in 2012, a 4 percent increase over 2011, according to the U.S. Travel Association.
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