Experience Sussex, the official visitor economy development programme for East and West Sussex, has revealed that that tourism contributed more than £4.06 billion for the local economy in 2024.

The number of overseas visitors staying in East and West Sussex increased by 21%.

These figures do not includes Brighton and Hove.

Councillor Penny di Cara, East Sussex County Council’s lead member for economy, said: “It is hugely encouraging to see the growth in overseas visitor and the important contribution this makes to the region’s economy.”