by CNNGo Staff
The London Olympics may have earned Britain plenty of bronze, silver and gold, but the hoped-for record-breaking hordes of overseas visitors failed to show up, according to official figures.
The United Kingdom's Office for National Statistics says a total of 3.18 million foreign travelers visited in July -- 180,000 fewer than last year.
Around 2.12 million came from European countries, although Chinese and North American travelers made strong showings.
Total visitor spending of £2.01 billion (US$3.25 billion) also fell short of expectations as it was £120 million lower than the previous year.
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