According to Experience Columbia SC, visitation to the Columbia region increased from 15.1 million in 2021 to 15.8 million in 2022. The 2022 numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels by four (4) percent. The statistics also show that visitor spending in 2022 increased 12 percent over the previous year to $1.7 billion. generating a total economic impact of $2.6 billion in the Columbia region.
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