EAST Cheshire's visitor economy has enjoyed another boost according to new figures.
The borough's hotel sector saw a 3.7 per cent rise in August compared to the same month in 2016.
It's performance exceeded the average occupancy rate for both Manchester and the Cheshire and Warrington region.
Earlier this month, Cheshire East Council released figures showing a 6.3 per cent overall jump in revenue to the visitor economy in 2016, now said to be worth around £900m to the borough’s hotel and guest house sector.
The council aspires to have a visitor economy worth £1bn by 2020.
Cllr Glen Williams, cabinet support member with responsibility for tourism and the visitor economy, said: “These figures are undeniable proof that the borough’s hospitality sector is on target to achieve our goal of £1bn value by 2020.
“As a council, we continue to do all we can to support the events and attractions that draw visitors into the borough, while at the same time promoting the right kind of climate and economic environment to enable the hospitality sector to grow and thrive.”
The borough will once again host the Tour of Britain international cycle race next year, which brought in £3.5 million in 2016.
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