New York City Tourism's new brand identity builds on the graphic heritage of the city (2024)

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What is the tourism trend in New York City? ›

In 2022, New York City welcomed 56.7 million visitors, up from 32.9 million in 2021. Visitation is forecast to grow to 63.3 million in 2023 and surpass 2019 levels by 2024. Domestic travel has recovered rapidly reaching 89% of 2019 benchmark in 2022.

Summary Economic impacts (2022)

Visitors contributed a direct impact of $79 billion in 2022. This direct impact generated $44 billion in indirect and induced impacts, resulting in a total economic impact of $123 billion in the New York economy, 44% more than a year earlier.

NYC & Company is now New York City Tourism + Conventions.

International and Domestic Travel

In 2023, New York City's five largest international markets will be the United Kingdom (974,000), Canada (864,000), France (728,000), Brazil (589,000) and Germany (554,000).

New York's status as a cultural capital of the world is based, in part, on the wealth of museums and art galleries that afford every visitor the opportunity to revel in a wide array of works from all over the world. There are more than 170 museums and over 1,000 art galleries.

Major destinations include the Empire State Building, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, Broadway theatre productions, Central Park, Times Square, Coney Island, the Financial District, museums, and sports stadiums.

Local governments can leverage tourism to drive an increase in city revenue by strategically promoting their unique attractions, cultural offerings, and events to attract visitors, thereby stimulating economic activities, supporting local businesses, and increasing revenue through tourism-related expenditures.

The city's diversity and linguistic variety create opportunities to learn about different cultures and interact with friendly locals. New York City is known for its iconic Broadway shows, stunning views from the High Line, world-class museums like MoMA, and its reputation as a fashion capital.

Make It York are pleased to announce that data from the recent STEAM report, which measures the annual volume and value of tourism activity in the UK, has recorded that the tourism industry has had a total economic impact* of £1.7 billion within York in 2022, with visitors spending £1.2 billion in the city.

The City of New York has released an updated version of its unofficial emblem – Milton Glaser's iconic "I ♥ NY" logo – as part of a citywide campaign to "inspire optimism and civic action" post-pandemic.

Why is New York known for business? ›

With its strong economy and infrastructure, global workforce, and cross-industry innovation, it's no wonder that NYC is considered the business center of the world.

New York & Company, Inc.

(NY&C) is an e-commerce workwear retailer for women. New York & Company apparel and accessories are sold exclusively through their digital store. New York & Company was founded in 1918 as Lerner Shops by Samuel A. Lerner and Harold M.

The influx of tourists has significantly impacted New York City, contributing to its cultural diversity and economic growth. The city experienced a boost in its hospitality and entertainment industries, leading to the development of new attractions, restaurants, and hotels.

The city is the birthplace of many cultural movements, including the Harlem Renaissance in literature and visual art; abstract expressionism (also known as the New York School) in painting; and hip hop, punk, salsa, freestyle, Tin Pan Alley, certain forms of jazz, and (along with Philadelphia) disco in music.

The city's tourism industry is a key part of New York's economy, generating $74 billion in economic impact with more than $48 billion coming from direct spending that's not adjusted for inflation, according to the study, adding that the city's over 380,000 leisure and hospitality jobs represent some 9% of its workforce ...

Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism trends. A considerable number of hotels and resorts are taking the initiative and offering customers daily cognitive health scans, nutritious food options, and relaxing amenities.

Tourism. Hotel demand in New York City nosedived, with both business and leisure travel all but shut down. Some tourists came back in 2021, but at roughly half of past levels.

York - a vibrant festival city with Roman roots and a Viking past, offering an adventure for everyone. A city where ancient walls surround incredible local businesses, attractions, shops, accommodation and eateries, with exciting events every day and inspiring festivals every month of the year.