North East tourism sector reaches £7.1bn value as visitor numbers hit 70 million
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North East tourism sector reaches £7.1bn value as visitor numbers hit 70 million

10 Jun 2026 · Originally published 10 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: North East welcomes 70 million visitors with tourism now valued at over £7bn
The North East welcomed over 70 million visitors in 2025, with the region's tourism industry growing to a total value of £7.13 billion. This increase in spending and visitor numbers keeps the region on track to meet its long-term goal of doubling the size of its visitor economy by 2033.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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