Economic impact of tourism in New York, U.S. 2019-2023

The economic impact of tourism in New York state saw significant growth in 2023, reaching 137 billion U.S. dollars. When looking at a breakdown of tourism’s economic impact in New York, direct sales accounted for the highest share of economic impact, followed by induced sales.

Is New York the most visited state in the U.S.?

In 2023, the most visited state in the U.S., by international tourists, was New York. This was followed closely by Florida, and in third place, California. In 2023, visitation to New York City saw significant growth, reaching 62.2 million visitors.

What do visitors spend the most on in New York?

In 2023, the tourism segment with the highest visitor spending in New York was lodging. Visitors to New York also spent a significant amount on food and beverages, followed by retail and services. Comparatively, the industry which held the lowest share of visitor spending was recreation.