Visitor numbers and spending in Glasgow saw a significant increase in 2023 compared to 2022.
Scottish Tourism Economic Impact Model (STEAM) data shows:
✅ Visitor spending is up by almost 50% to £2.35 billion.
✅ Overnight visitor numbers are also up by almost 50%.
✅ The total number of people visiting Glasgow has increased by 26.6% to 25.75 million.
The figures emphasise the positive impact tourism continues to have on Glasgow’s economy. In 2023, tourism supported 37,117 local full-time jobs, up from 28,840 in 2022.
Visitor numbers and spending have been boosted by Glasgow hosting the first-ever UCI Cycling World Championships. The event attracted over 500,000 spectators and 8,000 athletes to the city.
People from all over the world also travelled to Glasgow to experience street artist Banksy’s first solo exhibition in 14 years. More than 180,000 people visited Cut & Run at Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art, which broke box office records.
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