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Banksy exhibtion helps fuel tourism surge for Glasgow

VisitScotland’s regional director for Glasgow, Lynne Cooper, said the figures were “very positive”, and indicated that a large amount of overseas tourists were now spending longer in the city.

The city also hosted more than 360 meetings and conferences, with about 120,000 delegates attending.

Ms Deighan said: “Glasgow continues to grow as a successful and popular tourism destination.

“These figures also highlight the importance of hosting major events and attracting unique exhibitions to the city.

“Visitor numbers and spending were boosted significantly by the hugely successful UCI Cycling World Championships and the unforgettable Banksy Cut & Run show at the Gallery of Modern Art. The data also emphasises the vital role tourism plays in Glasgow’s economy and how it benefits Glaswegians.”

Stuart Patrick, CEO of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce said the data showed further investment in the city was needed to ensure it could “offer a world-class visitor experience”.


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