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Spokane County’s tourism industry surpasses pre-pandemic numbers for first time - Washington - The Black Chronicle

(The Center Square) – Spokane County experienced a notable peak in tourism for 2023, attracting 9.77 million visitors, which generated a total economic impact of approximately $2.3 billion. Visitors included people who stayed overnight or traveled more than 50 miles to the county; the nearly 10 million people spent $1.5 billion, a 3.9% increase since […]

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