August 30, 2017 3.41 pm This story is over 79 months old

Almost 20 million tourists attracted to Lincolnshire in 2016, new figures reveal

The value of the county’s tourism industry is now well over £1 billion.

New figures have shown that the value of Lincolnshire’s tourism industry has risen by more than £300 million over the last five years, reaching £1.37 billion in 2016.

The latest STEAM figures show that in 2016 the county attracted almost 20 million visitors in 2016 – almost three million more than it did in 2011.

And that has helped increase the value of the county’s visitor economy by around 30% over that five year period.

Lincolnshire county councillor Colin Davie. Photo: Lincolnshire Reporter

Councillor Colin Davie, executive member for economic development at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “Tourism is a key industry for the county economy, employing over 19,000 people.

“We’re working hard to attract even more visitors, and over the last couple of years we’ve dramatically improved what we have to offer.

“From the major refurbishment of Lincoln Castle to the new visitor centre at Gibraltar Point and the outdoor theatre space at Chapel St Leonards, we’re making sure Lincolnshire is a year-round tourist destination.

“With the RAF centenary year in 2018 and Mayflower 400 celebrations in 2020 there is much more on the horizon, I’m confident our tourism economy will continue to thrive in the years to come.”