Economic Impact
The travel sector is an integral part of Arlington, Virginia’s economy. Visitors generate significant economic benefits to households, businesses, and government alike and represent a critical driver of the County’s future.
Arlington Visitor Spending Hit Record $4.5 Billion in 2023
Arlington welcomed 7.1 million visitors in 2023, according to a study released by the Arlington Convention and Visitors Service. Prepared by Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company, the study shows that these visitors spent a record $4.5 billion in Arlington County on transportation, food and beverage, lodging, recreation and retail. The visitors’ total economic impact supported nearly 27,600 jobs and generated $341 million in state and local tax revenues.