Savannah’s visitor economy continues to see vitality and post-pandemic growth, according to a recent report on the city’s 2023 tourism performance.
The report shows Savannah-area visitors stayed longer and spent more money last year. Eight of 10 visitors stayed three nights, which is up from three of 10 in 2022. Visitor spending was up 6.5%, with $4.7 billion spent last year.
“That will always be a priority for us, getting folks to stay longer and spend more,” said Joe Marinelli, president and CEO of Visit Savannah. “This year’s data tells us that we are accomplishing that.”
The average length of stay for visitors last year was 2.8 nights, which is likely the longest average ever, Marinelli said. The growth in an added night means that visitors likely have one more breakfast, visit one more museum or spend an extra day shopping, Marinelli said.
The habits of tourists
The data comes from an annual report by Longwoods International, a tourism and travel research firm. The report offers…
