10/20/2026
This morning, Destination Cleveland reported another year of steady growth for Cleveland's visitor economy, with 18.9 million business and leisure visits to Cuyahoga County in 2025. This represents a 1.7% increase from 2024, outpacing both domestic and statewide growth, and marks a fifth straight year of gains for Cleveland's visitor economy.
Visitors spent a record $7 billion at local hotels, restaurants, attractions, shops and other businesses last year, contributing $11.4 billion in total economic impact.
Travel and tourism supported more than local 70,400 jobs last year. And there's another benefit for locals – the tax revenue generated by visitors is equivalent to a $1,475 tax benefit for each Cuyahoga County household.
These results demonstrate how travel and tourism brings new dollars into the local economy while supporting jobs, businesses and residents across Cuyahoga County. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3S2q2o7
This is The Land. The Land for keeping ‘em talking. The Land for getting inspired. And The Land for living it up. No matter what, we’re never losing sight of who we are or who we’re always going to be. And for that, you’re welcome.