Economic impact of tourism in New York, U.S. 2019-2022

The economic impact of tourism in New York state saw significant growth in 2022, reaching 123 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 2022, the most visited state in the U.S., by residents, was Florida. This was followed closely by New York, and in third place, California. While New York was not the most visited state, visitation to New York City saw significant year-over-year growth in 2022, reaching 56.7 million visitors.

What do visitors spend the most on in New York?

In 2022, the industry with the highest visitor spending in New York was lodging. Visitors in 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.