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New York City is gearing up to welcome a significant surge in Indian travellers this year. With a robust 93 per cent rebound from its 2019 visitation levels, the city anticipates a 14 per cent growth in footfalls from India, targeting approximately 3,83,000 travellers in 2024.
In 2023, the city hosted 3,36,000 Indian visitors, according to a statement from New York City Tourism + Conventions, NYC’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organisation. This increase reflects the city’s ongoing efforts to attract a diverse global audience, with India emerging as a key contributor to its tourism influx.
The overall tourism numbers for 2023 stood at an impressive 61.8 million travellers, showcasing a remarkable recovery rate of 93 per cent from the pre-pandemic levels of 2019. New York City remains steadfast in its commitment to reaching and surpassing the 2019 record visitation levels, with a projected goal of 64.5 million visitors…
