Landmarks
Name one famous NYC Landmark that appeared in the presentation?
Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Ellis Island, or One World Trade Center
Name a popular NYC shopping area.
SoHo, Fifth Avenue, or Times Square
Is the Staten Island Ferry free or paid?
Free
Name one popular Broadway show named.
Hamilton, The Lion King, or Wicked
Name one nightlife attraction tourists enjoy.
Bars, clubs, comedy shows, live music, or food tours
How many visitors went to the Statue of Liberty in 2024?
About 3.7 million
What kind of stores dominate Fifth Avenue?
Luxury brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton
How many people ride the ferry per year?
About 16 million
What percent of Broadway ticket buyers are tourists?
65%
How much did visitors spend on food & drinks in 2019?
$10.5 billion
What NYC observation deck gets roughly 4 million visitors yearly?
Empire State Building Observatory
How much did tourists spend on shopping in 2019?
$9.3 billion
About how long is one ferry trip?
25 minutes
How many Broadway visitors per year before the pandemic?
Over 12 million
What percent of the NYS tourism budget goes toward food & drinks?
26%
How much did visitors spend near the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island in 2023?
$250 million
How much was spent on retail tourism in 2024?
$10.1 billion
How many boats operate in the fleet?
9 boats
List two kinds of businesses nearby that are benefitting from Broadway tourism.
Restaurants, hotels, transportation, or shopping
About how many nightlife jobs does NYC support?
299,000
What percent of NYC jobs are supported by tourism overall?
Roughly 9% (380,000 leisure & hospitality jobs)
Which area is known for boutiques and local businesses?
SoHo
Why does the ferry benefit the economy?
Job creation, business traffic near terminals, commuting support, and real estate growth
What is Broadway’s total annual economic impact?
Over $15 billion
What is the nightlife industry’s total economic output?
$35.1 billion