By David Brooks, Monitor Staff
Pent-up demand for travel after pandemic lockdowns continues to bring visitors to New Hampshire, with the state reporting that the fall 2021 tourism season set new records for visits and spending, following an equally vigorous summer.
According to the New Hampshire Department of Travel and Tourism, 4.3 million visitors came to the state last fall, an increase of 38% over the fall of 2019, the previous record year. They spent nearly $2 billion in the state, an increase of 65% from 2019.
Combining summer, fall and winter of 2021, New Hampshire saw a 43% increase in visitation and a 35% increase in spending above pre-pandemic levels.
