HENRY COUNTY, VA – Visitor spending for Martinsville and Henry County reached $70.4 million, a 5.1 percent change over 2021, according to the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation.
Tourism-supported jobs in the area totaled 787 while local tourism-related taxes were $2.8 million.
According to the Virginia Tourism Corporation, tourism in Virginia generated $30.3 billion in visitor spending in 2022, an increase of 20.3% from 2021.
Data is from Tourism Economics and is based on visitor spending from trips taken 50 miles or more away from home.
“Tourism in Martinsville–Henry County is certainly rebounding,” stated Kelly Rowland, the EDC's Tourism Marketing and Client Relations Manager. “Martinsville–Henry County is not just a place, it's an experience. With our diverse venues and attractions, we are crafting a destination that inspires curiosity and leaves lasting memories for all who visit.”
The leading tourism sectors in Virginia are recreation and food & beverage, which have exceeded 2019 levels by 10%.
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