Tourist spending in Westchester County reached $2 billion in 2022, according to data released by County Executive George Latimer.
The Tourism Economics report released by Empire State Development found Westchester represented 43% of all tourist visitor spending in the Hudson Valley region, with year-over-year increases in retail (+39%), lodging (+27%) and food and beverage (+23%) spending. Westchester County ranked fifth in visitor spending in all of New York State, while the county’s wages generated by visitors amounted to at $1.1 billion, the most significant in the region.
Furthermore, local taxes (hotel occupancy, sales and property) and state taxes generated by the tourism industry were $243.5 million, which Latimer’s office said came to $668 in local and state tax savings for every county household.
“In collaboration with our local partners, we were able to illuminate Westchester as a safe and attractive destination for visitors seeking an experience beyond the everyday,” said Westchester County Tourism & Film Director Natasha Caputo. “The 2022 results show that our tourism industry is helping Westchester County recover, is creating meaningful job opportunities for residents and is a vital part of our county’s prosperity.”
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