New York City tourism officials announced that the city’s visitors reached 6.43 million this year, a 3.5% increase from the previous year. Visitor spending also amounted to $51 billion, leading to an economic impact of $79 billion.
International visitors stood at around 13 million, accounting for about 20% of all visitors. Among the countries, the UK had the highest number of visitors at 1.1 million, followed closely by Canada with 1 million. China recorded approximately 609,000 visitors, making it the top Asian country in visitor numbers. Additionally, business travelers numbered around 12.5 million, showing a steady recovery trend, and projections suggest they will reach pre-pandemic levels of 13.1 million by 2026.
Hotel performance also achieved notable results. As of November, approximately 700 hotels in New York City sold 34.1 million rooms, a 4.1% increase from last year. During this time, the average hotel occupancy rate reached 83.9%, maintaining one of the highest levels among major U.S. cities.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams reported that approximately 65 million people visited the city, marking the second-highest visitor count in history. He emphasized that New York’s reputation as a city of innovation, culture, and opportunity continues to attract tourists worldwide. He expressed confidence that the city would surpass previous visitor records with a full recovery expected next year.
New York City’s major airports, such as LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy International, and Newark Liberty International, recorded air traffic volumes exceeding pre-pandemic levels. In October alone, approximately 12.4 million passengers traveled through these airports, with international passenger numbers reaching around 4.3 million, setting a new record. New York City expects to welcome 67.1 million visitors next year.
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