Bronx County
What Does Tourism Mean to Bronx County?
In 2023, Visitor Spending at Local Businesses Totaled: $1,007,000,000!
- $128M was spent on Lodging / Accommodations
- $207M was spent on Recreation / Entertainment
- $385M was spent on Food & Beverage
- $206M was spent on Retail Goods and Services
- $70M was spent on Local Transportation
- $11M was spent on Vacation Property / Second Homes
Visitor spending enhances our Standard of Living in Bronx County, generating:
- $90M in COUNTY TAX REVENUE, reducing the tax burden on residents
- $740M LOCAL EMPLOYMENT INCOME supported by visitor spending
Source: Empire State Development, I LOVE NEW YORK & Tourism Economics
Bronx County residents enjoy many amenities and an enriched quality of life that simply wouldn't
be possible in a community our size without the financial support of visitors. Lively arts and cultural facilities,
diverse dining establishments, museums, attractions, and unique retail shopping and recreational opportunities rely
on visitor patronage to survive and flourish.