Tourism on the up in Chesterfield
Latest tourism figures for Chesterfield show the town is growing in popularity as a place to visit. In 2011 there was an increase of 9% in visitor numbers with over 3 million day visitors and 320,000 booking an overnight stay.
The boost in the number of tourists has also increased the amount of money being spent in the town by 11% since 2010. Tourists spent over £142 million across our hotels, visitor attractions, restaurants and shops. The 11% increase is way above the 2% increase for the East Midlands region and also tops the 7% increase for the Peak District and Derbyshire figures.
The positive news also extends to the job market where the number of people employed full time in the sector now stands at 2,035, an increase of 11%.
Councillor Amanda Serjeant, Executive Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism at Chesterfield Borough Council said: “More people are opting to holiday in the UK and we need to make sure Chesterfield promotes its many assets to attract this growing market. We’re delighted to see these increases across tourism figures as it’s a good indicator that we are promoting and positioning the town in a positive way.”
Peter Swallow from Destination Chesterfield said: “Chesterfield is now a serious contender for attracting day trippers and longer stay visitors which is a great boost for our local economy. “
Source:Chesterfield Borough Council
