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How Does Tourism Drive Success in YOUR County?

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.

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.

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.