It was another record year for tourism in Collier County. The county saw more tourists come to town than ever in 2015.
More than 1.8 million visitors stayed in hotels or other vacation rentals, a 3.1 percent increase over the year, according to a report done by county consultant Research Data Services Inc. of Tampa. Last year, visitors booked more than 2.5 million room nights, 1.3 percent more than they did in 2014. Their spending grew even more.
The total economic boom from tourists in the county reached more than $1.95 billion in 2015, increasing 8 percent over the year.
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