Travellers to Greater Victoria spent a combined total of $1.9 billion last year
A new Greater Victoria tourism study says the sector has rebounded from the downturn due to the pandemic to retain its place as one of the region’s economic foundations.
The report was released ahead of Tuesday’s Destination Greater Victoria event announcing its 10-year master plan for the tourism industry. These overnight travellers are prized by the tourism sector because they have a broader and larger economic impact. By staying longer, they spend more by going to hotels and restaurants, and taking in a variety of local activities and attractions.
Passengers visit downtown, shop, go to restaurants, hire sight-seeing drivers, visit Fisherman’s Wharf, rent bicycles and ride buses to local attractions.
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