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Government investment in tourism boosts local economies and jobs, with record visitor numbers and spending, especially in regional areas.

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Tourism investment drives record visitor numbers, spending, and jobs, particularly in regional Weste

Government investment boosts tourism, creating jobs and economic growth.

We are coming off a record year in tourism. We had a record-breaking year in 2025. There were 23% more visitors and 30% more visitors spend in just that 12-month gap between 2024 and 2025.

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Munday, LisaWhitby, Reece
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tourismeconomic developmentregional developmentjob creationmajor events

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