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New York, known as “The City That Never Sleeps” and “The Big Apple,” continuously draws millions of visitors annually with its vibrant culture, historic landmarks, and bustling city life.

How many tourists visit New York each year?

New York City attracts approximately 60 million tourists annually, excluding the year influenced by the pandemic.

In 2023, the city welcomed 62.2 million total visitors, with 11.1 million coming from other countries and 51.1 million from within the United States.

The forecast for the following years anticipates further growth, with NYC expecting to welcome 64.8 million tourists in 2024 and 68.1 million visitors in 2025.

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How much do visitors spend in New York every year?

Visitors generated over $74 billion for New York’s economy in 2023. 

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Where do visitors to New York come from?

How many people visited New York in 2022?

A total of 56.7 million people visited the city in 2022, with 47.3 million domestic visitors and 9.4 million international visitors.

How much did tourists spend in New York in 2022?

Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic in New York Tourism: 2020 & 2021

When is the best time to visit New York?

How long do people stay in New York?

USA Travel Resources

How popular is New York as a tourist destination?

Why do people visit New York?

What to visit in New York?

US Travel Statistics Resources


References

  1. NYC: Travel and Tourism Outlook ↩︎
  2. TourismEconomics: Visitor Trends and Expenditure Patterns ↩︎
  3. CHlNY: Average stay in New York ↩︎
  4. SNYC: Top American Destination ↩︎