(The Center Square) – Spokane County experienced a notable peak in tourism for 2023, attracting 9.77 million visitors, which generated a total economic impact of approximately $2.3 billion. Visitors included people who stayed overnight or traveled more than 50 miles to the county; the nearly 10 million people spent $1.5 billion, a 3.9% increase since 2022, according to an Oxford Economics report compiled for Visit Spokane. Visit Spokane is a nonprofit organization that promotes tourism throughout the region. The group is currently hosting Expo 50, a nine-week-long event commemorating the 50th …