TOURISM: FEWER DAY VISITS, CURRENCY IMPACT LOCAL NUMBERS
International Flights Soar, Defy National Trends
Originally published June 19, 2017 at 2:53 p.m., updated June 19, 2017 at 2:53 p.m.
To handle a rise in international passenger traffic, San Diego International Airport has begun construction on a $229 million federal inspection station, set to open next summer at Terminal 2. Rendering courtesy of San Diego International Airport
California Tourism By The Numbers (2015)
17 million: International visitors to the state
.58 million: Visitors from India and the Middle East
1.1 million: Visitors from China
7.8 million: Visitors from Mexico
13 percent: Portion of international visitors on business trips
Sources: U.S. Commerce Department, Visit California, CIC Research
San Diego International Visitors (2013)
Countries with the highest number of overnight visitors to the local region:
Canada: 443,000
Mexico: 338,000
United Kingdom: 96,000
China: 83,000
Australia/New Zealand: 71,000
Germany: 71,000
Japan: 67,000
Total International: 5.7 million
Source: San Diego Tourism Authority
San Diego It appears the forces dragging down some elements of the local tourism sector are not yet having an impact on international travel to and from San Diego...
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