The recovery of Cleveland’s travel and tourism industry is well underway following the severe downturn in 2020. According to Destination Cleveland, business and leisure travelers to Cuyahoga County in 2021 increased by 17% from the levels recorded in 2020. This increased visitation resulted in a total economic impact of $9.3 billion. Industry officials predict that Cleveland and Cuyahoga County will fully recover by 2024, despite rising inflation and continued staffing shortages, as well as the possibility of a national recession in 2023.
