NYC setting new records

Saturday, 11 Jan, 2005 0

Numbers of tourists visiting New York City last year should hit a record of 39.6 million. And international tourism is up for the first time since 9-11.

The tourism industry is setting new records, said New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

The numbers would reflect a 4.6% increase in tourism for last year over the previous year.

Hotel occupancy also climbed to its highest level in four years, rising to 83% in 2004 after falling to a low of 73.4% in 2001.

The average daily hotel room rate also rose to $212 last year after a five-year low of $193 in 2003.

Report by David Wilkening



 

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