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Charming and historic Alexandria is a balance of cobblestone and contemporary, with restaurants, shops and history around every corner.

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Fact Sheet

Visitors to Alexandria

FY 2006 Tourism Figures

• $603 million in revenue
• $14.4 million in direct taxes generated

Primary Market

• Between the ages of 35 and 49
• Upper income: 76% have HHI's over $50,000, with over 24% over $100,000
• Reside in Mid-Atlantic area
• 71% combine visit with D.C. sightseeing
• 86% are repeat travelers; 75% of new visitors are very likely to return
• Often are weekend getaway tourists with an interest in history
• Inclined toward fine dining

Secondary Market

• Older baby boomers and young retirees between ages of 49 and 65
• Young professionals
• California residents
• International visitors, often from UK, Germany, Japan

Top Five Feeder States to Northern Virginia
(from Virginia Tourism Corporation)

• Virginia 14%
• New York 10%
• Maryland 9%
• Pennsylvania 9%
• Florida 6%

Alexandria has 1.5 - 2.0 million visitors annually

Alexandria is the most visited destination in the Northern Virginia area