When viewed in the context of 171 million visitors who crossed into the state this year, Georgia’s visitation from international tourists may look minuscule. International arrivals in Georgia grew 43.7 percent compared to 2022, already a record year in its own right. Spending by international visitors in Georgia during 2023. While not necessarily included in the visitor numbers, since many are transferring passengers who technically never set foot in Georgia, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport hosted 13 million international passengers in 2023, up 28.7 percent over the prior year. 5 market share among the 50 states, with 171 million visitors who spent $43.6 billion on hotels, restaurants, transportation and more.