New York City tourism officials (NYC & Company) are expecting to welcome 59.7 million visitors this year, making it the seventh consecutive year for record-breaking tourism.
“Every corner of New York City is full of diverse cultures, art, entertainment and performing arts,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “It is not surprising – but still exciting – to know that 2016 will be yet another record breaking year for tourism. I thank the businesses, artists and all New Yorkers who continue to make our city an attractive place for people around the world to continue visiting.”
“New York City is experiencing an exciting moment in its history, with unprecedented developments and openings debuting across the five boroughs this year and beyond,” said Fred Dixon, NYC & Company president and CEO. “We are pleased to announce during ITB Berlin that 2016 is slated to be another record year for tourism in New York City, its seventh consecutive year of growth, with 59.7 million visitors anticipated by year’s end.”
Visitation for 2016 is forecasted to comprise of 47 million domestic and 12.7 million international visitors, both all-time highs.
New York City has the US’s most active hotel development pipeline, with 107,000 hotel rooms this year, and a total inventory of 133,000+ rooms expected by the end of 2019. Noteworthy hotel openings in 2016 include Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel (April); The William Vale (May); InterContinental New York Barclay (spring); The Beekman (spring); Four Seasons New York Downtown (mid-2016); Whitby Hotel (fall); and 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge (late 2016).