STATISTICS
Tourism Statistics

 



2008 Visitors Statistics

 

 

  •  Total Domestic & Overseas Visitors to Boston & Cambridge: 18.3 m

  • Total Domestic & Overseas Visitors (including day trippers) to Metropolitan Statistical Area:  22.1 m

  • Total number of international visitors to Boston & Cambridge in 2008: 1,115,000 (4% increase over 2007)
  • Total of $7.2 billion in spending impact from domestic and international visitors
  • Hotel Occupancy for Boston & Cambridge: 76% 

  • Average Daily Rate for Boston & Cambridge Hotels: $211.40 (1.2% increase over 2007)
  • Museums and Attractions: In 2008 there were 9,086,755 visitors at 24 major museums, attractions and institutions (1.8% increase over 2007)
 Sources: Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, Business Travel News, Pinnacle Advisory Group, US Dept. of Commerce


  • Total Flights: 371, 604

  • Total Airport Passengers (2008): 26,102,651

  • Total Domestic Passengers: 22,032,246

  • Total International Passengers: 3, 977,297
 Source: Massachusetts Port Authority, Aviation Administration, Logan International Airport

 

 
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