The number of people who visited New York City last year - 62.2 million - was about 7% less than the 66.6 million tourists tallied in 2019.
"Some visitors may also be hesitant to return amid perceptions of crime and public safety in the City," the report said, noting Gov. Kathy Hochul deploying the National Guard in the subways in response to a series of highly publicized violent crimes.
The lag was especially striking with international tourism, which, while up from 2022, was still 14% down compared to 2019.
Spending from international travelers is still down 20% from the pre-pandemic era, the report found.
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