Washington, D.C. Had Record Visitors and Spending in 2013

1Tourism officials say 2013 was another record-breaking year for attractions in the nation?s capital with an increase in domestic visitors and spending.

Statistics released Tuesday by the tourism bureau?1?show Washington had more than 17.4 million U.S. visitors in 2013. That?s up 3.1 percent from the 16.8 million domestic visitors in 2012.

Visitors spent $6.7 billion last year in Washington, an increase of nearly 8 percent over 2012. Spending was up on retail goods, food, beverages and entertainment.

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Source:? Brett Zongker (2014), Washington, D.C. Had Record Visitors and Spending in 2013, Skift?1 published May 06, 2014. Viewed May 09, 2014.