How Does Tourism Drive Success in YOUR County? - 2024 Economic Impact

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.

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 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

Source:Tourism Economics, commissioned by Empire State Development / I LOVE NEW YORK

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.
Advocacy   NYS Tourism Developments