Henrico, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - Visitors spent more than $1.7 billion in Henrico County during 2022, according to a recent study for the Virginia Tourism Corp.
Henrico’s total included sales of $406 million on food and beverage, $226 million on lodging, $165 million on retail, $167 million on recreation and about $754 million on transportation. Overall, spending by visitors to Henrico County jumped by 27.2% from 2021.
“Every year, more and more visitors are learning what our residents and businesses already know – that Henrico County is a great place to be,” County Manager John A. Vithoulkas said. “Tourism continues to thrive not only in the county but across the region, helping to fuel our economy, fund local services and raise our quality of life."
Vithoulkas says Henrico is poised for further growth, specifically in the area of sports tourism. He cites the County's "first-class parks and athletic facilities, including the Henrico Sports & Events Center that will open later this fall.”
Tourism in Henrico supported more than 10,000 jobs in 2022, according to the latest figures. The combined payroll income generated by Henrico tourism was $521 million in 2022.
