Arlington, TX (July 29, 2025)\u00a0\u2013 Arlington welcomed a record-breaking 16.3 million visitors in 2024, generating $3.1 billion in visitor spending, according to the newly released Longwoods International 2024 Travel USA Visitor Profile Study. These numbers represent a 4.5% increase in visitation from 2023\u2019s 15.6 million visitors and a substantial 10.5% surge in visitor spending from the previous year\u2019s $2.8 billion.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese impressive numbers show how Arlington continues to grow as one of America\u2019s top entertainment destinations,\u201d said Brent DeRaad, President and CEO of the Arlington CVB. \u201cOur incredible restaurants and attractions, along with arts and culture, shopping, local events that draw visitors, and our universities contribute to what makes Arlington such a vibrant and exciting place to visit.\u201d<\/p>\n
The tourism boom coincided with Arlington hotels also setting room revenue records six times throughout 2024, with several key factors contributing to the record-breaking year:<\/p>\n
Championship Sports Drive Major Visitation:\u00a0MLB All-Star Week coupled with increased attendance at Texas Rangers games, following the team\u2019s historic 2023 World Series championship, significantly boosted visitor numbers. The Dallas Cowboys maintained their position as the NFL attendance leader in 2024, hosting nine regular-season home games at AT&T Stadium.<\/p>\n
New Venues Amplify Arlington\u2019s Appeal:\u00a0The opening of the Arlington Convention Center (ACC) and Loews Arlington Hotel was a massive addition to the city\u2019s meetings and events sector, resulting in a record number of meetings and meetings-related hotel room nights. The debut of Drury Plaza Hotel further expanded accommodation options for visitors.<\/p>\n
Entertainment Set Revenue Records:\u00a0Major concerts filled Arlington\u2019s iconic stadiums throughout the year, while the highly anticipated Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight at AT&T Stadium cemented November 2024 as the top revenue month in Arlington hotel history.<\/p>\n
The 2024 results position Arlington as a continued leader in the competitive Dallas-Fort Worth tourism market, demonstrating the city\u2019s ability to attract visitors through a compelling combination of sports excellence, entertainment innovation, and Texas hospitality.<\/p>\n
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