"The report found overseas travel to New York fell by 3% in 2025 - a loss of more than 176,000 visitors - marking one of the steepest declines in the country and trailing only California."
"Officials say the downturn is being driven in part by federal policies, including tariffs and immigration restrictions, which have also contributed to a broader drop in international travel to the United States."
"International travelers spent nearly $17 billion in New York in 2024, but tourism-related economic output showed no growth through 2025, while hotel occupancy fell 1.2% statewide."
"Tourism-related visitation is also down across major attractions. National park attendance in New York dropped 18.2% in 2025, while state park visits fell by more than 2.3 million."
International tourism in New York decreased by 3% in 2025, resulting in over 176,000 fewer visitors. Federal policies, including tariffs and immigration restrictions, contributed to this decline, particularly affecting travel from Canada, which dropped by over 21%. The tourism economy suffered, with international travelers spending nearly $17 billion in 2024, but no growth in tourism-related economic output in 2025. Employment in tourism-related sectors declined, especially near the Canadian border, while national and state park attendance also saw significant drops.
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