NY Revises Tourism Estimates, International Arrivals Fall

New York City will have to postpone the toast for the record number of tourists expected, according to estimates, in 2025. New York City Tourism and Conventions, the Big Apple's tourism board was in fact forced to make the calculations downwards. The initial projections predicted 67.6 million visitors, while it is estimated just over 64 millions, the drop in international arrivals weighs heavily, 800 thousand in less than in 2024, due to negative feelings, after the re-election of President Trump, towards the United States United. Specifically, according to the new estimates, in the course of Over 12 million tourists are expected this year international, 17% less than initially forecast. Canadians are especially missing due to the US President's threat to make their country the 51st state American, the good news, in part, is that the domestic arrivals, 400 thousand more, however tourists internationals stay in the city longer and spend more, for 2025, therefore, it is estimated that 4 billion will be spent in less than last year, which had recorded a total of 51 billion. Julie Coker, head of New York City Tourism and Conventions, he said that they are trying to do marketing abroad motto of 'With Love + Liberty, New York City', arguing that the city ​​is still the most inclusive and diverse place in the world. According to the New York Times, tourism is a a fundamental pillar for the city's economy, it is good for various sectors including Broadway, museums, restaurants, hotels, and employs over 260 thousand people. To date, compared to 2024, 117 thousand fewer international travellers arrived in two major international airports, Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport.