County Durham tourism grows to £1.48b as visitor numbers reach 22 million

11 Jun 2026 · Originally published 11 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: County Durham welcomes 22m visitors with tourism industry now worth £1.48b

County Durham welcomed 22 million visitors in 2025, marking a third consecutive year of growth for the local tourism sector. With the industry now supporting nearly 14,000 jobs, this increase in visitor spending provides a significant boost to the county's businesses and local economy.

Source: Chronicle Live County Durham

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