A new report has found that Boston brought in £95.13 million of economic impact in 2022, the highest-ever amount since the data was first recorded. Global Tourism Solutions, who supplied the report, found that shopping and enjoying local hospitality were two of the most popular activities for tourists.

The impact was up from £70.96 million in 2021 and 2022 was the highest-ever recorded amount since the data was first recorded in 2011. The report also found that 1.3 million people visited Boston during 2022, up from 1.09 million in 2021, with 210,000 people staying in the Borough and over a million visiting for the day.




Councillor Sarah Sharpe, portfolio holder for culture at Boston Borough Council said: “It is great to see visitors coming back and enjoying what Boston has to offer again after the pandemic, especially enjoying some of the fantastic local independent shops, restaurants and traders we are lucky to have.

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“We want to continue to highlight some of the unique heritage, recreation, shopping and hospitality attractions we have as a Borough, and to make sure we put Boston on the map as a great place to live, work and visit.”

Councillor Dale Broughton, deputy leader at Boston Borough Council said: “This new report is really positive in showing an increasing interest in visiting Boston, and we want to use this as a foundation to continue to build on moving forwards.

“In the last few weeks alone we have seen great support for the May Fair, Classic Car Show, Teenage Market and Boston Bike Night, and with more large events planned, including around Christmas, I hope to see more and more people continue to come and enjoy.”