Hotel and restaurant payrolls in New York City were tied to 450,000 hospitality jobs in 2023, yet pay and turnover are anything but steady, with hotel front desk turnover reaching 42 percent and hotel workers earning an average $24.67 an hour. Behind those labor realities, NYC’s hospitality machine still posted $45.2 billion in revenue and drew 62.5 million tourists, but immigrants made up 28 percent of the workforce while being clustered heavily in kitchen roles.
Key Takeaways
- Hospitality employment in NYC totaled 450,000 jobs in 2023, 12% of total workforce
- Average hourly wage for NYC hotel workers was $24.67 in 2023, up 6.2% YoY
- Restaurants employed 320,000 in NYC 2023, with 45% part-time roles
- In 2023, New York City had 706 hotels with a total of 118,000 rooms, representing a 2.3% increase from 2022
- The average occupancy rate for NYC hotels in Q4 2023 was 82.4%, up 4.1% year-over-year
- Manhattan's luxury hotels achieved a RevPAR of $512.67 in 2023, a record high with 15.2% growth
- In 2023, fine-dining restaurants in NYC numbered 1,250 with average check $150 per person
- NYC had 26,000 restaurants in 2023, generating $25.6 billion in sales, up 11% YoY
- Casual dining outlets in Manhattan totaled 4,200 in 2023, with 72% survival rate post-COVID
- NYC hospitality industry generated $45.2 billion in total revenue in 2023
- Hotel taxes contributed $1.8 billion to NYC coffers in 2023, up 14%
- Restaurant sales tax revenue: $3.4 billion in NYC 2023
- In 2023, NYC welcomed 62.5 million tourists, 95% domestic
- International visitors to NYC: 13.5 million in 2023, up 78% from 2022
- Average length of stay for tourists in NYC: 4.2 nights in 2023
NYC hospitality rebounded in 2023 with 450,000 jobs, rising wages, and record hotel performance.
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Employment and Labor
1Hospitality employment in NYC totaled 450,000 jobs in 2023, 12% of total workforce
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2Average hourly wage for NYC hotel workers was $24.67 in 2023, up 6.2% YoY
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3Restaurants employed 320,000 in NYC 2023, with 45% part-time roles
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4Female workers comprised 52% of NYC hospitality workforce in 2023, earning 88% of male wages
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5NYC hospitality added 25,000 net new jobs in 2023 post-recovery
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6Bartenders in NYC averaged $18.50/hour plus tips totaling $45K annual in 2023
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728% of hospitality workers in NYC were immigrants in 2023, concentrated in kitchens
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8Hotel front desk staff turnover rate was 42% in NYC 2023, highest in luxury segment
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9Chefs and head cooks earned median $58,200 annually in NYC hospitality 2023
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10NYC hospitality training programs graduated 12,000 workers in 2023 via CUNY/Hospitality Alliance
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11Unionized hospitality jobs: 120,000 in NYC 2023, covering 32% of workforce
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12Servers tipped average $25/hour effective in Manhattan restaurants 2023
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13Disability employment in NYC hospitality: 4.2% participation rate in 2023
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14Youth under 25: 18% of hospitality jobs, 65,000 positions in NYC 2023
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15Housekeeping staff wages averaged $20.15/hour in NYC hotels 2023
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16Remote/hybrid roles in hospitality admin grew to 8,500 in NYC 2023
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17Hospitality unemployment rate in NYC dropped to 5.1% in Dec 2023
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18Sommelier positions in NYC restaurants: 650 certified in 2023
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19NYC hospitality workforce diversity: 45% minority-owned businesses employing locals 2023
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20Managers in hospitality earned $72,400 median in NYC 2023
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21Janitorial staff: 18,000 jobs in NYC hospitality, $19.80/hour avg 2023
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22Event planners: 9,200 employed, $65K avg salary in NYC hospitality 2023
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23Kitchen support roles turnover: 55% in NYC restaurants 2023
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24Veteran employment programs placed 2,500 in hospitality jobs NYC 2023
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25Concierge staff: 4,100 in luxury hotels, $28/hour plus bonuses 2023
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26NYC hospitality apprenticeships: 3,200 enrolled, 85% retention rate 2023
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27Gig workers (delivery): 45,000 in food service, $22/hour effective 2023
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28Executive chefs: 2,800 positions, $95,000 avg salary NYC 2023
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29Benefits coverage: 62% of full-time hospitality workers insured in NYC 2023
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30Overtime hours in peak season: avg 12/week for 35% of staff NYC 2023
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Employment and Labor Interpretation
While the city’s hospitality industry proudly boasts adding 25,000 new jobs last year and a workforce that’s majority female, it still operates on a foundation of part-time roles, stark wage gaps, and punishing turnover rates that reveal an economy running on passion, sweat, and tips rather than sustainable stability.
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Hotels and Accommodation
1In 2023, New York City had 706 hotels with a total of 118,000 rooms, representing a 2.3% increase from 2022
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2The average occupancy rate for NYC hotels in Q4 2023 was 82.4%, up 4.1% year-over-year
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3Manhattan's luxury hotels achieved a RevPAR of $512.67 in 2023, a record high with 15.2% growth
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4Brooklyn added 1,200 new hotel rooms in 2023, boosting borough occupancy to 78.9%
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5NYC hotel ADR averaged $312.45 across all properties in 2023, with a 10.8% YoY rise
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6In 2022, 65% of NYC hotels were independently owned, contributing 45,000 rooms
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7Times Square hotels saw 91.2% occupancy in peak summer 2023, highest in five years
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8Budget hotels in Queens reported 76.5% occupancy and $189 ADR in 2023
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9NYC boutique hotels (under 100 rooms) numbered 210 in 2023, with 85.3% occupancy
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10Extended-stay hotels in NYC grew by 18% in room count to 8,500 in 2023
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11Upper East Side hotels had $425 average ADR in 2023, driven by 88% occupancy
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12NYC hotels employed 52,000 workers in 2023, with room revenue at $4.2 billion
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13Eco-certified hotels in NYC reached 45 properties with 12,000 rooms by 2023
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14Airport hotels near JFK saw 84.7% occupancy in 2023 due to travel rebound
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15NYC hotel supply grew 1.8% to 120,500 rooms projected for 2024
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16In 2023, Midtown Manhattan hotels hosted 55% of all NYC tourists
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17Short-term rentals (Airbnb) in NYC: 22,000 listings active in 2023, 75% occupancy
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18Four-star hotels in NYC: 185 properties with 35,000 rooms in 2023
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19Hudson Yards hotels saw 89.4% occupancy due to new developments 2023
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20NYC hostels: 45 facilities with 8,200 beds, 92% occupancy in summer 2023
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21Resort-style hotels in outer boroughs: 12 properties, $245 ADR average 2023
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22Conference hotels in NYC: 95 venues with 50,000 rooms, booked 82% in 2023
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23Historic hotels (landmarked): 28 in NYC, attracting 2.5M guests in 2023
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24Pet-friendly hotels: 320 in NYC 2023, 15% premium on rates
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25NYC hotel construction pipeline: 7,200 rooms under development for 2024
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Hotels and Accommodation Interpretation
While the dream of an affordable New York City hotel room remains as elusive as a quiet subway car, the city's hospitality industry is booming with record revenues, packed luxury towers in Manhattan, and a hip, expanding frontier in Brooklyn, proving that even at over $300 a night on average, travelers will gladly pay a premium to be packed into a city that refuses to sleep.
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Restaurants and Food Service
1In 2023, fine-dining restaurants in NYC numbered 1,250 with average check $150 per person
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2NYC had 26,000 restaurants in 2023, generating $25.6 billion in sales, up 11% YoY
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3Casual dining outlets in Manhattan totaled 4,200 in 2023, with 72% survival rate post-COVID
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4Brooklyn's food trucks and carts reached 5,800 units, sales $450 million in 2023
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5Michelin-starred restaurants in NYC: 72 in 2023, with 28 two-star and 4 three-star
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6Fast-casual chains expanded to 1,100 locations citywide in 2023, avg sales $2.1M/unit
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7NYC rooftop bars numbered 150 in 2023, contributing $300M in beverage revenue
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8Ethnic restaurants comprised 68% of NYC total, with Asian cuisine at 22,000 outlets in 2023
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9Delivery-only ghost kitchens in NYC hit 450 in 2023, processing 2.5M orders/month
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10Fine casual restaurants grew 15% to 950 venues, avg revenue $4.8M in 2023
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11NYC bars and taverns: 3,200 licensed, $5.2B sales in 2023
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12Vegan/plant-based restaurants reached 650 in 2023, up 28% YoY
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13Bronx eateries totaled 2,100, with Latin American cuisine at 65% market share in 2023
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14NYC coffee shops: 4,500 locations, $1.8B revenue, average 1,200 customers/day per shop in 2023
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15Staten Island restaurants grew 8% to 1,200 outlets in 2023, Italian dominant
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16NYC pizzerias: 1,800 locations, $1.2B sales, average 500 pies/day per shop 2023
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17Seafood restaurants: 450 in NYC 2023, peak sales $850M from coastal tourism
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18Pop-up dining events: 1,200 held in NYC 2023, generating $45M revenue
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19Farm-to-table restaurants: 380 certified in NYC 2023, 25% growth
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20NYC steakhouses: 120 premium venues, average check $120/person in 2023
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21Brewery taprooms: 85 in NYC 2023, $250M beer sales
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22Outdoor dining plazas: 150 permanent setups post-2023, boosting sales 30%
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23Halal restaurants: 2,200 in NYC 2023, serving 15% of food sales
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24Wine bars: 220 in Manhattan 2023, $180M revenue from tastings
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25Food halls in NYC: 25 venues with 450 vendors, 12M visitors in 2023
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26Upscale cocktail lounges: 95 in NYC 2023, avg $22/drink
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Restaurants and Food Service Interpretation
New York's restaurant scene is a spectacularly diverse, multi-billion dollar beast where your quest for a $150 tasting menu is powered by the same city that eats half a million pizza slices an hour and runs on coffee served at a pace that would give a barista a nervous breakdown.
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Revenue and Economic Impact
1NYC hospitality industry generated $45.2 billion in total revenue in 2023
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2Hotel taxes contributed $1.8 billion to NYC coffers in 2023, up 14%
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3Restaurant sales tax revenue: $3.4 billion in NYC 2023
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4Total visitor spending on food/bev in NYC: $12.6 billion in 2023
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5NYC hospitality GDP contribution: $28.7 billion or 8.2% of city total in 2023
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6Average hotel room revenue per available room (RevPAR) citywide: $256 in 2023
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7Catering and events revenue in NYC hospitality: $2.9 billion in 2023
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8Beverage alcohol sales in NYC bars/restaurants: $6.8 billion in 2023
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9NYC small hospitality businesses (under 50 employees) generated $15.4B revenue 2023
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10Luxury segment revenue: $8.2 billion from 120 high-end hotels in 2023
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11Multiplier effect: each $1 hospitality spend generates $2.45 economic output in NYC 2023
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12Property taxes from hospitality venues: $1.2 billion in NYC 2023
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13Online booking platforms captured 42% of NYC hotel revenue, $3.1B in 2023
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14NYC nightlife venues (clubs/bars) revenue: $4.1 billion in 2023
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15NYC hospitality payroll taxes contributed $2.1 billion in 2023
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16Direct jobs supported by tourism revenue: 380,000 in hospitality NYC 2023
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17Food and beverage segment revenue: $28 billion total in NYC 2023
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18Induced economic impact from hospitality wages: $12.4 billion in NYC 2023
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19Corporate hospitality spend: $3.7 billion on events/meetings NYC 2023
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20Tax incentives for hospitality recovery: $450M claimed in NYC 2023
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21Average restaurant revenue per seat: $1,250 annually in Manhattan 2023
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22NYC hospitality exports (international catering): $180M in 2023
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23Sustainability investments in hospitality: $1.2B spent NYC 2023
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24E-commerce share of restaurant sales: 22% or $5.6B in NYC 2023
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25Loyalty program revenue lift: 18% higher sales in participating venues NYC 2023
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Revenue and Economic Impact Interpretation
While New York City might run on coffee and ambition, it’s clearly fueled by a $45.2 billion hospitality engine where every cocktail shaken, every hotel pillow fluffed, and every late-night slice sold multiplies into the taxes, jobs, and economic vibrancy that keep the city’s heart beating.
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Tourism and Visitors
1In 2023, NYC welcomed 62.5 million tourists, 95% domestic
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2International visitors to NYC: 13.5 million in 2023, up 78% from 2022
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3Average length of stay for tourists in NYC: 4.2 nights in 2023
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4Hotel nights sold in NYC: 28.4 million in 2023, record post-pandemic
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5Top origin for international tourists: UK with 2.1 million visitors to NYC 2023
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6Leisure travelers spent $32 billion in NYC in 2023, 68% of total tourism spend
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7Business travelers to NYC: 15.2 million trips in 2023, generating $9.8B spend
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8Chinese tourists: 1.8 million visits to NYC in 2023, avg spend $1,800/trip
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9Summer 2023 peak: 1.2 million monthly tourists staying in NYC hotels
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10Family travelers: 42% of NYC visitors in 2023, favoring Brooklyn/Queens stays
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11Event-driven tourists (conferences): 8.5 million attendees in NYC 2023
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12Millennial visitors (25-40): 28 million to NYC in 2023, 45% of total
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13Eco-tourists to NYC: 4.2 million in 2023, up 22%, seeking green hotels
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14Repeat visitors: 71% of 2023 NYC tourists had prior visits
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15Airport arrivals for tourism: 45 million passengers through NYC airports 2023
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16French tourists: 1.4 million visits to NYC 2023, $1,650 avg spend
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17Cruise passengers: 1.1 million docked in NYC ports 2023, $450M spend
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18Solo travelers: 22% of NYC visitors in 2023, preferring boutique stays
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19Gen Z tourists: 9.5 million to NYC 2023, focused on food experiences
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20Canadian visitors: 3.2 million in 2023, top domestic market after NY state
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21Cultural tourists (museums/theater): 41 million attractions visits tied to stays 2023
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22Luxury travelers: 4.8 million, avg spend $3,200/trip in NYC 2023
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23Adventure tourists (rooftop/walks): 2.9 million experiences booked 2023
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24Off-peak winter visitors: 4.1 million in Q1 2023, up 15%
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Tourism and Visitors Interpretation
New York City’s hospitality industry is being carried on the shoulders of a massive, diverse army of tourists, from loyal repeat visitors and free-spending millennials to a growing wave of eco-conscious adventurers, all of whom seem determined to prove that even a record-breaking $32 billion in leisure spending can't buy a hotel room longer than 4.2 nights.
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