A new report from the New York state comptroller’s office released Thursday says the tourism sector in New York City is heading towards a “complete recovery” from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite a fewer number of tourists overall, the report indicated that visitor spending has surpassed pre-pandemic levels. According to the report, spending by visitors to New York City topped $48 billion in 2023, topping the $47.4 billion spent by visitors in 2019.
What You Need To Know
- A new report from the New York state comptroller’s office released Thursday says the tourism sector in New York City is heading towards a “complete recovery” from the COVID-19 pandemic
- A total of 62.2 million tourists visited New York City in 2023, the report indicated. That number is about 93% of the record 66.6 million tourist visits in 2019, according to the report, and also represents a 9.7% increase from 2022
- The comptroller said that if the city’s tourism industry hopes to continue to recover,…
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