Rochester Voice 12:06 p.m.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 12:06 pm

Spending by visitors in New Hampshire reached nearly $2 billion, a 65 percent increase from 2019. (Oglethorpe University photo)

CONCORD - The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism announced today that new records were set during New Hampshire's fall 2021 tourism season, with the Granite State seeing a 38 percent increase in visitors from the previous record year of 2019. In all 4.3M visitors spent time in the state last fall.

Spending by visitors in New Hampshire reached nearly $2 billion, a 65 percent increase from 2019.

"New Hampshire is the #1 state to live, work, and raise a family - and also the premier vacation destination for families looking for stunning views, tax-free shopping, and family-fun excursions," said Gov. Chris Sununu. "2021 was a banner year for New Hampshire's tourism industry, and we are looking forward to what's shaping up to be a fantastic 2022 summer season."