Economic Impact of the Travel Industry in New York State

Tourism done right drives responsible, sustainable economic growth, local job creation, small business success, community vitality, and increased local/state tax revenues, all resulting in improved standard of living, quality of life and pride of place for New York State communities and residents.

A robust local tourism infrastructure and visitor spending supports many amenities and an enriched quality of life that simply wouldn’t be possible without the financial support of visitors. Lively arts and cultural facilities, major events and concerts, diverse dining establishments, museums, attractions, and unique retail shopping and recreational opportunities all rely on visitor patronage to survive and flourish.

Check out how tourism continues to help drive success in your county!

Select a County from the drop down below or click on the interactive map to view stats and download a detailed PDF that is easy to share with key stakeholders for promoting tourism advocacy.

Please Note: The most recent data available is sourced from Empire State Development / I LOVE NEW YORK & Tourism Economics for calendar year 2023.

Albany Allegany Broome Cattaraugus Cayuga Chautauqua Chemung Chenango Clinton Columbia Cortland Delaware Dutchess Erie Essex Franklin Fulton Genesee Greene Hamilton Herkimer Jefferson Lewis Livingston Madison Monroe Montgomery Nassau New York City Niagara Oneida Onondaga Ontario Orange Orleans Oswego Otsego Putnam Rensselaer Rockland Saint Lawrence Saratoga Schenectady Schoharie Schuyler Seneca Steuben Suffolk Sullivan Tioga Tompkins Ulster Warren Washington Wayne Westchester Wyoming Yates